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I'm looking for a budget priced short term rental at least 1 or 2 bedroom, in Costambar, Cafemba or Puerto Plata (not interested in Sosua or Cabarete). Must be furnished and have a fully equipped kitchen (not a kitchenette), preferably with a pool. Not interested in any time shares or studio...

I've heard that renovations are either underway or will be underway soon to the Gran Ventana Resort in Playa Dorada, POP. Does anyone have info on how extensive a reno this will be, which parts of the resort will be closed and for how long etc? I'm trying to plan a 2 week vacation December...

On several past trips to Costambar I noticed a sign when you pass through the main gate and come up near the Jenny Market, that there's a German Bakery. I've never attempted to visit the bakery but would like to on my next trip down. I assume they are the suppliers of the wonderful chocolate...

I'm coming back to POP for 2 weeks this June and I'm interested in purchasing a small charcoal or propane BBQ like a hibachi or other similar style. I assume that La Sirena would carry something like this. Does anyone know if they carry stuff like that and how much it would cost? Or other stores...

I'm looking for information from anyone who has travelled to Cap Haitien and what there is to see and do there. I'm looking at possibly spending a weekend there sometime in late spring or early summer and would like to know the safest most cost effective means of travelling there from POP, hotel...

Does anyone have an idea how much on average a day pass costs for a decent AI in Playa Dorada and what type of access this provides? I'd also like to know if they give better rates to walk ins vs those who prebook etc. I'm going to be in POP in January and plan to take my family to an AI for the...

CHRISTMAS EATING TIPS 1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Holiday spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls. 2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. It's rare.. You...

Has anyone been experiencing phone connectivity issues in POP area this past week? I've been having a lot of issues this week when I'm calling to DR. I've tried calling with my landline in Canada and also my cell, through Rebtel (which uses voip) and no matter what method I use, the calls keep...

I'm coming back to POP with my family this winter and I found a good deal January 9-16th from Ottawa to POP $522 taxes included on Air Canada Jazz, through Tripcentral.ca | All Inclusive Vacations | Packages | Last Minute Travel | Cheap Flights They've got lots of other great deals right now for...

I've noticed that most people in DR use wireless vs land lines in their homes and I'm wondering if this is because of lack of infrastructure, cost or just preference. The reason I'm asking is because all of the long distance carriers that offer flat rate deals to call from Canada to DR, such as...

Sometime this year, we taxpayers will receive an ' HST Compensation'' payment. This is indeed a very exciting program, and I'll explain it by using a Q & A format: Q. What is an 'HST Compensation' payment? A. It is money that the provincial government will send to taxpayers...

A real man is a woman's best friend. He will never stand her up and never let her down. He will reassure her when she feels insecure and comfort her after a bad day. He will inspire her to do things she never thought she could do; to live without fear and forget regret. He will enable her...

I just thought I'd share my positive feedback re my recent trip to POP. I stayed in a beautiful house rather than a hotel, for 2 weeks just outside the gates of Costambar and loved the area. The neighbors were great, I had a beautiful view from both the front and back terraces of the country...

I'm going to be staying in a villa and doing some of my own cooking on my next visit to the North Coast area and was wondering how safe the water is for cooking and washing veggies etc. I stayed at an AI last time and was told that the hotels use purified water for this purpose. However, I...

OK so being a caffein junky, I fell in love with cafe Santo Domingo when I was in POP this winter... thought I'd brought a lifetime supply back to Canada with me and thanks to friends at work who also love the rich aroma and caffein boost needed to survive another drab day at the office I'm...

I was wondering how safe it is to travel to POP during the hurricane season and which months are higher risk etc. I`ve heard that the risk is relatively lower on the North Coast but I`d like to know how high relatively low is. I was planning to travel in April but now that`s not looking like an...

I've been watching the news and note the reports of flooding and heavy rains this past week in Puerto Plata. Is this normal for this time of year? I travelled to Puerto Plata the week of Jan 22nd and we heard that it had rained the week before and again after we left with flooding and water...

Hi I was wondering if anyone knows how long it should take for a letter (containing card and pics)to be received in puerto plata from Canada. Canada post advised me it should take about 7 days but I'm not to confident in the DR postal efficiency...LOL

I'm a Canadian woman who recently met a Dominican man in my travels and would like advice and feedback from other women who have established long term relationships with Dominican men and what pitfalls to look out for. I've heard a lot of negative feedback from coworkers, neighbors and friends...