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    Trujillo Books.......

    Hi, can anyone recommend a good book about Rafael Trujillo? I am ashamed as a Dominican that I don't know that much about him but that he was a Fidel-esque. I want a book that tells it like it happened, How much he damaged the country and it's people, no sugar coating!...... I live in NYC, so...
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    Festival Presidente on TV?

    Hello All, It might be too early for this but, does anyone know if The Festival Presidente that just passed this weekend will be on tv? maybe on Telemundo (since they seem to represent DR more than Univision)............if anyone knows when, please post it because I don't want to miss it! thanks.
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    Need Price for...

    hello, I was just wondering if anyone living in DR knows how much does the Bermudez con Limon cost in pesos???? How much is a "grande" going for............ thanks in advance!
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    AZB, your pretty funny!

    Just wanted to say that you are so funny AZB! I am sitting here eating lunch, just browsing and here is your post. You know so much it's scary..........love the part about going to PUCMM around 6-9......that is hystericall..........actually, sounds a bit stalker-ish. Any way, thanks for making...
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    Zona Franca/Free Zone

    Hi, just wondering where I can get a complete list of all the companies that are in the zona franca(around Santiago).......is there a website? thanks in advance!
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    Any Santiagueros here?

    just wondering if anyone on this post is living in Santiago( my old home town).........I miss it dearly!
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    Attn: Ladies! Need your help on Hair Products

    Attn: Ladies! Need your help on Hair Products Hello everybody. I figure this would be a long shot but I'll ask anyway... I went to a salon here in NYC and they used a Dominican conditioner on me that I love, they wouldn't tell me the name of it or the name brand. I will be going soon and I...
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    Attn: Ladies! Need your help on Hair Products

    Hello everybody. I figure this would be a long shot but I'll ask anyway... I went to a salon here in NYC and they used a Dominican conditioner on me that I love, they wouldn't tell me the name of it or the name brand. I will be going soon and I need to stock up on it..... It is a green round...
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    How Much $$ to enter and exit ??

    Hi, can anyone let me know how much $$ it is for US citizens to enter and exit the country? Thanks!
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    Riu Hotels in Puerto Plata

    Does anybody know anything about the Riu Hotels in Puerto Plata? There is a Riu Merengue, Riu Mambo and a new Riu Bachata. Are they good? expensive? If you have a review, please let me know. Thanks!!!
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    What to see/do in Santiago

    Hello All DR1-ers! hope everyone is doing great, especaially my favorite, Hillbilly(you always have great advise for everyone)..... anyway, I am having a family reunion in late August and wanted to know if anyone knows what I should see and visit while in Santiago. I am going with about 15...
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    anybody going to Santiago at the end of August?

    would love to hang out and see things or if you can tell me what the must see is in Santiago! thanks.;)
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    Finally Miss Universe is Miss Dom. Rep.

    I just have to say how happy I am for DR and it's people. We needed this, we all know how beautiful the women are but now the rest of the world knows. We need more exposure, many people still don't know where or what it is.......or the only thing they know is that Sammy Sosa comes from there...
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    Need Airfares for end of August-PLEASE HELP!

    Hi everyone, I am new to this message board. I've always read it but now I am logged in! I have to go to Santiago or Puerto Plata for a Family Gathering at the end of August 2003 and am looking for flights. I can't find anything cheaper than $580. I most likely will need about 15 flights for...