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Hello, Can anyone tell me if natural or herbal sleep aids are available in Santo Domingo, and if so where? (Preferably around San Isidro area, but anywhere is ok...) Thinking along the lines of Melatonin, Tryptophan or Valerian Root?? Would they be the same quality and consistency as what we...

If anyone is travelling to POP from Toronto this week or next week latest...we need help! We need to send a pair of car keys back to the DR that were mistakenly brought up here!!!...there is no spare set of keys...lol:cheeky::ermm: Please contact me ASAP if you are travelling to POP from...

Hello, Does anyone know of anywhere on the North Coast...Sosua/POP area where a dog kennel/crate approved for airline travel is available?? New or used doesn't matter. We've checked with Dr.Bob, and Judy from the Pet Lodge and they don't have anything available at the moment. My dog is...

I've just heard there is a new DJ playing tomorrow (Saturday June 19th) at Simply Red. I've always enjoyed the restaurant, and I've eaten there many times, but I've also heard the occasional complaint about the music. So I thought I'd pass this info along. There's an American DJ coming this...

Does anyone have any news on current travel to Haiti? Particularly Port Au Prince? Have regular flights from the DR to PAP resumed? Or would a bus from SD be a better option? I assume this would be past the point where visitors would be viewed as a hinderance? Does anyone know if there are...

Hello, Can anyone provide me with info on the laboratory that does blood work in Charamicos? Like name of the laboratory, directions (more exact location), even better if anyone knows the phone number or hours of operation (particularly if they are open on Saturdays?) Thanks in advance for...

Hello, I have driven past many times, but never been able to catch the name or phone number of the Chinese Restaurant in Sosua, in that little plaza just past Texaco? I saw on their sign that they deliver. Has anyone eaten here before and have any feed back? Any idea if they accept any...

Please contact me my PM or on this thread if anyone knows currently of any used washing machines for sale at a reasonable price. Thanks in advance.

Hello, I have heard rumours about a new program/club for students after school in the Sosua/Cabarete area. I am trying to get more information about it, but haven't had much luck asking around. From what I have been able to understand it's in Sosua, however transportation is provided to...

I'm having trouble uploading the flyer I was e-mailed by the artists. It's nice to have some artistic and cultural events on the North Coast! However here is the basic information. The name of the group of artists putting on the show is "Grupo Pictorico Cultural Contraste". They were founded...

There have been numerous threads recently about foreign "volunteers" who (according to popular opinion) don't really contribute anything all that useful. (Especially in the long term sense). I would like to get some recommendations for some valuable and useful volunteer options/programs/ideas...

Between now and the next few weeks, I am looking for anyone who may be moving or upgrading and has used Appliances and Electronics for sale at a reasonable price. - TV (doesn't have to be LCD or flat screen, but at least 26'' and above) - Microwave - Washing machine (Dominican style) - CD...

Can any give any suggestions or recommendations on where to buy a hammock on the North Coast? (Preferably the Sosua/Cabarete area) And approx cost? ...can't wait to lay out in my backyard with a Benadicta & a good book, swaying back and forth in my hammock! :D (assuming I can find a place to...

How do locals and residents of this area feel about the safety and security living within this community? I've heard recently of a few break ins in the Perla Marina area. Up until recently I had heard nothing but positive feedback about the safety there. I've found a few older threads, but...

Hello, The last information I can find about leasing a vehicle was in 2007. The consensus basically seemed to be that a) it is not done or b) if you can find somewhere to lease, it wouldn't be worth it due to the cost. Has this changed at all? Does anyone have any information or experience...

Hello, I want to do a day trip with my family when they visit from Sosua to Playa Rincon. It's been years since I went to Playa Rincon, but I remember it being one of the most beautiful beaches on the North Coast. (1) Can someone give me en estimate of how long it will take to drive from...

I'm going to be buying a BBQ on the North Coast (in August), I've seen 2 advertised on the La Sirena website. One for for $7495RD and the other $14995RD (both including the tank). First of all - if anyone knows of someone selling a good second hand one for a reasonable price, please let me...

Hello, (I apologize in advance because I know I've seen this on here before, however I cannot find it thru the search, since all words must be more than 2 letters, so it won't allow "PO Box".) I'm looking for information in regards to getting a US PO Box address where everything gets...

On the first day, God created the dog and said: 'Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. For this, I will give you a life span of twenty years.' The dog said: 'That's a long time to be barking. How about only ten years and I'll give you back the...

I realize there are various threads with similar questions.... However I didn't find one to quite answer my specifics. What items are less likely to be taxed in Cargo shipments? What I have done for my last 3 trips, where I have been bringing down items for my new house is pack it all in my...