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    Hotel close to Olympic Stadium for Aventura concert

    Looking for any suggestions or recommendations for hotels close to Olympic Stadium in Santo Domingo. I will stay the night so as not to have to drive or park near or at Olympic Stadium. I will Uber from the Hotel so it doesn't have to be walking distance . Thanks
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    Poll for small business owners in DR

    This is for fellow small business owners in DR . Responses from all even if it's a small side gig is appreciated and regardless of your size of business . Stating location of your business and type of business would be useful How is your business coping since the start of the state of...
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    DR is definitely open , I arrived today on a flight from JFK to Santiago

    I know there has been some discussion here as to the opening of the border and the requirements to fly. I arrived back today in DR July 1st , 2020 on Jet Blue from JFK to Santiago. I had previously left during the state of emergency. Quick synopsis : On the flight all passengers and Flight...
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    Crib for baby

    Any recommendations for where to buy a crib preferably in or between the Puerto Plata, Sosua/cabarette, santiago and nagua areas. Thanks .
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    Don't get defensive but be prepared to answer the questions

    You may be aware that eff Oct 26th passengers Flying To U.S. Face Heightened Screenings with a new question and answer interview segment for travelers on international flights to the U.S. plus increased scrutiny of luggage. The rules apply to people from all countries, but procedures vary by...
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    New rates for public cars from Puerto plata to Sosua

    Eff Monday Oct 30th 2017 New rates for public cars from Puerto Plata to Sosua 60 pesos day , 65 pesos at night. Pto Plata - Playa Dorado 30 day , 35 night, pto plata - cangrejo 40 day , 45 night , pto plata - la union 50 day , 55 night . Similar 5 peso increases at intermediate stops along...
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    Nort Coast Childbirth pros/cons / Doctor recommendations etc.

    God willing myself and la esposa will be welcoming a healthy baby into the family sometime next March. it's her first and my second. She wants to change from Dr Franklin Medina to Dr Juan Oscar Souffront Rodriguez and wants me to sound out the gringo side for opinions. She is considering...
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    Mothers Day Bazaar in the Park de Flores Sosua

    If you are in Sosua/cabarette area , three hours left to head over to the park in El Batey , Sosua and pick up something for your mother, mother-in-law, wife, girlfriend etc.
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    Theater at altos de chav?n

    Anyone has attended an event (concert, play etc. ) at Altos de Chavon. Specifically, is it a large venue? Viewing visibility good in all areas? Hotels nearby an option?
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    Yamaha Evolution Pasola

    Bump! A new Yamaha Evolution 44k cash , or financed 20k initial 3170 a month for 12 months (58k). Is it decent pasola? Decent price?
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    Venezuela Gets $1.9 Billion as Dominican Republic Pays Debt

    (Bloomberg) -- The Dominican Republic paid off almost all of a $4.1 billion debt owed to Venezuela for years of oil shipments after raising funds through a bond sale last week, Finance Minister Simon Lizardo said. With a discount of more than 50 percent, the government used $1.93 billion to...
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    Cure Hospital in Santo Domingo (Cure International)

    Any one familiar with Cure Hospital in Santo Domingo (Cure International) . Experience good or bad? Reputation? Just need more info since my sister is using this hospital for her step-son's club foot. Her appointment is late February.
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    Recommendation for bowling in DR

    I'd like to go bowling next Monday or Tuesday and I need recommendations. Any location on the North coast or in Santo Domingo or in and around Santiago are fine. Thanks
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    Trigger Alert!!!

    The following was posted by a member of a facebook group. I included the link to the group below. Trigger Alert!!! So I was kidnapped yesterday in front of Ocean Dream in broad daylight. A gua gua that had six men and a woman with a baby, I jumped in to go home to Encuentro. I told them to...
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    Bar burnt down in Sosua?

    A restaurant owner mentioned to me in a conversation by whats app today that a bar in Sosua owned by an Italian was burnt last night/early morning, allegedly by juvenile delinquents. I asked the name of the bar, but she didnt know the name. She just knew it was on Pedro Clisante close to where...
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    Free D.R roaming if T-mobile customer

    For frequent travellers ....Free roaming including DR starts October 31st if you have a T-mobile phone. Here's more info. T-Mobile makes data roaming free in 100 countries (128Kbps, but still) | Ars Technica
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    Selling or buying car private (license plates)

    Hi, When selling or buying an auto privately, do the license plates go with the auto or are new plated needed?
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    Recommended way to receive payment while selling vehicle to dealer

    1) Whats the recommended way to receive payment if selling your vehicle to a dealer? Wire transfer, cash, check etc.. I'm concerned about signing over title and check bouncing etc. , I know in buying a car..the dealers are pretty safe , but i'm not sure if selling is as easy and they can be...
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    Little things that make me admire Danilo

    Danilo Medina has been impressing me with some little things that he does. -I like his impromptude trips around the island to the smaller towns -I like that he's not abrasive and a lover of the spotlight -I like that he's keeping his time to a minimum outside the country (he flew to venezuela in...
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    La Mercedes

    Tapping into the wealth of knowledge here. Tell me your opinion of La Mercedes area of Puerto Plata?