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Are there any areas in SD that a gringo should not go? I do not want to inadvertently wander into the wrong area.

Ok. I've been reading and posting and the decision must be made soon as to my next trip. I plan on spending about a month somewhere and the DR is in the running. The whole island and its inhabitants appear to be genetically predisposed to separating tourists from their cash. Soooo having...

What is public transportation like in Santiago is it acceptable? I've been to places like london, chicago, berlin, miami etc Thanks

What is public transportation like in SD is it acceptable? I've been to places like london, chicago, berlin, miami etc Thanks

I would like to get some opinions on renting a car and driving it around the island perhaps along the coast. Will I run into people trying to rob me? Will I be able to purchase gas easily? etc C

Doing some flight cost research and spirit has them for under $300 to Punta cana. Are there any good guest friendly hotels and night life spots in the area? How about a gym? I would prefer an apartment for perhaps 3 weeks. Thanks

Does anyone know if Las Canas is guest friendly and is there a gym nearby? Lascanas Aparthotel Sosua | Rentals Sosua hotel | Condo hotel Sosua | holidays hotels sosua | rent sosua hotels Thankx

I am looking for recommendations for areas to stay in Santo Domingo. I am 40s SWM, no spanish (please beat me up on that one at the end of your recommendations). I would prefer safe, close to public transportation, nightlife (I refer you back to the single part). A gym that is nearby is a...

I'm thinking of renting a place in Sousa for a month are there any gyms that are reasonable? Thanks C

So after reading quite few posts, is it safe to say that the population doesn't speak english with any fluency at all? I ask because I am thinking of a trip down there and I speak no spanish but I wanted to stay away from the touristy areas if possible. But, I suppose if I come down, the...

Hi I'm a SWM, 40s dont' speak spanish but am attempting to learn some basics and not particularly interested in all inclusives. I'm not a newbie traveler and have been to many places outside the U.S. Are there any recommendations? I want to relax, see some sights, maybe hang out on the...

I have been reading various posts and related sites on the internet regarding teaching english in the DR. I have a couple of questions for anyone down there. I am planning on vacationing down there for several weeks and if I like it to make it a regular thing. The questions are as follows...

I wonder if anyone can answer questions regarding traveling from DR to the US. Is it possible for a Dominican woman to travel to the US for some period of time? The reason I'm asking is that some guys I know couldn't bring their girlfriend to the US even for a vacation without some type of...

So I'm searching for rental properties for a vacation and have found several that look reasonable < $1,000/mo. But having never been down there, I wonder if someone could provide some insight. I want to use this first trip to look around and perhaps locate a place where I may wish to visit...

I'm not sure if this is the correct location for this post but here is the info. I am planning to travel to Dr and stay for 3 weeks in October to relax, sightsee and enjoy myself. I have traveled extensively throughout europe and america but not in latin america. Where can a caucasian male...