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    Polish Bar in Sosua

    I vaguely ( and I mean Vaguely ) remember seeing a Polish Bar in Sosua. This is a pretty dumb question but is there a polish hangout in Sosua? I know that expats of different nationalities tend to hang out in certain places with like minded folks. A friend of mine from Poland is visiting and...
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    My "Pro DR" DR holiday

    Arrived today with my senior citizen parents. La Jefa arrived 2 says before to get the place ready. The folks are in their 80's and began the trip by saying this would probably be their last plane trip. They thought it wold be to much for them as they are becoming feeble. The first positive...
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    Meanwhile, back in the Northeast.....

    We'll getting a foot of snow today! followed by three hours of sleet and freezing rain! followed by three more inches of snow. Just in time for the rush hour home. To (sorta) paraphrase Scarlet 0'hara in Gone With The Wind. " as God is my witness, I will never spend another winter in the...
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    The DR doing some PR..

    I am a soon to be expat living in a Philly suburb. Went to a big annual golf expo there today. The DR ministry of tourism (?) I think that's what it's called, had a very nice display booth featuring info on golf destinations in the DR. But also, general travel info as well. Info about...
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    Majestic Colonial Resort In Punta Cana

    A friend of mine is looking to book a vacation at this resort with his children and several other couples. He asked me to see if I could get some good intel or feedback about the place. Can any of my DR1 constituents help me out on this one? Has anyone been there? Experiences? Any and all...
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    Gym in Sosua or Cabarete?

    I'm sure this has been asked before, but is there a gym in cabarete or sosua that I can use while on vacation?
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    I need flowers for my anniversary .

    Is there such a thing as a florist on the north coast?
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    Christmas on the North Coast

    I will be spending my first Christmas in the DR this year. Hopefully the first of many many more. I have been stalking DR1 lately and I've read some post about the holiday season in the DR. But I have a couple of questions ( sorry if they have been dealt with before in another thread ). What...
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    Golfing in the North Coast

    I know that there are basically two nice courses. Playa Dorado and Playa Grande. Last time i was there they were still renovating Playa GrandeDoes anyone know if they allow the public to play on them? Or are they for resort guests only? Are there any special rates for residents? And...
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    Looking to "Retire" in The DR

    I recently bought a place near cabarete. The goal was to rent it and use as a vacation home, until I was closer to retirement. The problem is the more I come to visit, the less I want to return home and get back to the grind. I am 50 yrs old and I have had it with my career. I'm done...