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    air traffic strike

    Hi I just returned from a week just outside of Sosua. I ended up getting dealyed becasue there was a national air traffic controller's strike and we couldnt leave the DR. (I was happy.) DEspite the inconvenience (we each had kids to get back to, jobs, doctor's appoitments, etc), I was so happy...
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    Bringing supplies?

    Hi, I am travelling to the north coast in March for a week's vacation. I'd like to bring some school supplies for an elementary school. Does anyone have advice about how to do this? Shoudl I check with the owner oif the villa where I am staying in Sosua? Can visitors to the DR "drop in" on...
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    Where's the best place?

    How old is everyone here? I am going to Sosua in March to begin celebrating my 50th birthday this summer! If anyone has advice for me--I will be travelling with my novio-- spill it! We are looking for a combination of quiet and activity. He is a So. California surfer boy in another life so...
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    motorscooters?

    the last time I was on the north coast, in Cofresi, in 1986, I got around by renting small motorscooters. I wil be going to Sosua in late March. Are these bikes still available for renting? Also, are regular bicycles available? many thanks.
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    motorscooters?

    I will be travelling to Sosua at the end of March. the last time I was on the north coast, in like 1986, I stayed in Playa Cofresi and I remember renting motor scooters to get around. It was a blast. Are they still available for renting? Many thanks.
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    travel to Cofresi? Advice?

    Hi all, I am thrilled to discover this list. Can anyone offer suggestions for budget places to stay at Playa Cofresi or Costumbar? I am not looking for an all inclusive place, just a modest one bedroom apt or condo with cooking facilities. I'd like to go in March and want nothing more than to...