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Mabel Feliz, President of the DNCD has just announced that the following have been siezed from drug dealers to date.... 97 apts, 51 summer homes, 42 houses, 32 businesses, 2 villas, 12 lots, 15 Haciendas, 481 motor vehicles, 603 motorbikes, 5 helicopters, 5 Jet-skis, 1 boat and........13...

Following the Epiphany Mass at the Church in La Isabella, my wife and I were taken with 8 other friends to the nearby, most incredible restaurant/hotel/museum of Taino artifacts. It is called the "El Castillo Hotel", & "Miamar" restaurant. It is owned by Eugene and Lisanne Blancquaert...

For those interested in stained glass supplies. Santiago, Av General Lopez, Edificio 1 A. Local 1, Santiago. Tel. 809-583-1271. Santo Domingo, Av 27 de Febrero, 334, 1er Piso, Santo Domingo. Tels, 809-567-0456; 809-563-7775. Fax.809-567-0459. E-mail: vitralexdluxe@codetel.com The stores are...

This is the old Club On The Green. (I wish they wouldn't keep changing resort names!) Just spent a week there for $297Canadian. I guess you get what you pay for...... The room was mediocre, A/C barely functioned despite requests to fix it, the buffet food was nondescript & the same every day...

I have a young Dominican friend who lost an arm and a leg in a motoconcho accident years ago. He has to beg to make a living. Yesterday, I happened to see him. Thieves had slashed his good arm, his leg and his groin with a machete to make him tell where he had hidden his meagre beggings. They...

In yesterday's Dr1 news, it was reported that some 3,800m of cable was recently stolen (1250+850+1700m). It was noted that the "rate of theft is increasing" and also "unchecked thefts" (all of cable and SIX STREETLIGHTS.) This totals about TWO MILES of cable! The logistics of doing this are...

Hey Folks! I'm trying to get information on the "Cameleon Caribbean Village" Resort in Playa Dorada. NOT the "Puerto Plata Village" resort there. Where is it in relationship to the other Playa Dorada Hotels? Thanks a lot. (I already scanned the maps that Hollywood posted of the Playa Dorada)...

Hey Folks! I'm trying to get information on the "Cameleon Caribbean Village" Resort in Playa Dorada. NOT the "Puerto Plata Village" resort there. Where is it in relationship to the other Playa Dorada Hotels? Thanks a lot. (I already scanned the maps that Hollywood posted of the Playa Dorada)...

I am delighted to report that the December issue of this popular travel magazine has dedicated a dozen or so positive descriptive pages and excellent photographs of the Dominican Republic. It is a welcome respite to the rather sombre posts we have been reading here lately and may give a welcome...

While "locals" are familiar with tides and their possible dangers, visitors may not. This gives a brief explanation of the mechanisms causing tides and how to avoid hazardous situations when exploring unfamiliar beaches in remote areas. This post is triggered by my seeing two tourists with a...

Does anyone have any information as to the names of the companies involved? Canadian Bob.

This is to remind/inform all readers about the signs/remedies of dehydration. It is important to remember that thirst is often one of the last signs of dehydration. The color of your urine is an easy way to determine if you are drinking enough. If it is dark & strong smelling & if you are...

With the "holiday season" approaching and a huge influx of tourists from all over the world, it is useful for all salt-water-fish-eaters to remember/be aware of this problem in the Caribbean & elsewhere. While Dominican Doctors are aware of ciguatera symptoms/immediate treatment required, few...

Dioxin is 10,000 times more poisonous than cyanide. (From a search "Dioxin" in past posts in DR1). NB... On February 10th, 2006, Johns Hopkins released cancer news as follows. 1. Do NOT heat food in a plastic container in a microwave. (This especially applies to foods containing fat, as the...

While watching CNN TV last night, a commercial came on about the DR, accompanied by a spectacular video of whales. It is dominicanrepublic.com I checked it out & it is quite comprehensive, including health,( with numerous tel. numbers of Hospitals, Doctors), golf, hotel/search, beaches...

In todasy's Toronto Star newspaper, page K14. Excellent positive article on the DR by the Travel Editor, Robert Crew. Also includes a paragraph about the casino and marina nearing completion at the Ocean World Adventure Park. Notes that the marina will have 120 slips and space for cruise ships...

"It is comforting to know that one is completely safe to wander anywhere in the Dominican Republic, day or night. There is very little crime here......" This is a Quote from the October 1980 issue of the Gourmet magazine which I happened on in a used bookstore in Ontario. It is an interesting 10...

If you have a vehicle, you probably have an anti -theft alarm on it with a "remote." At night keep the remote handy, & if you suspect someone trying to break into the house, turn the vehicle alarm ON. This will help to deter the ladrones, who hate noise which warns them that the occupants are...

Today's news statement that there is a possibility that the shipping/receiving business may be moved to Haina is a real shocker, but perhaps it might ensure that Puerto Plata pull out all stops in modernizing its facilities to allow & encourage Tour ships to return. Canadian Bob.

While reports of crime have become common, yesterday's DR1 article on rampant crime in Bonau is a real shocker. Hopefully, this new crackdown will provide residents there with protection from these criminals. Canadian Bob.