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    internet dating in the DR

    has anyone tried it? Can you suggest a website that locals might use? In my experience its a great way to make a friend, if nothing else.
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    first trip-with hindsight-if you could do it again

    As per title - for those who have been to the DR once or many times, with all that you know now what do you recommend (assuming all options open) the first time traveller to DR do? eg a- hire a car and travel to every major and minor spot on the island? b- as above but using public transport...
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    getting there from Aus

    what the .....!!!! I just checked the 'cheap' fares from Melbourne to DR cost: $3,100+ time: 38 hours hmm not really a smart choice for a 'short break'.??!! What would you do? 1. do whatever it takes to just get there ASAP for any amount of time, with a view to going again ASAP 2. wait till...
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    re payment for services rendered

    I havent been to the DR yet so Im seeking your opinions re 'holiday romances' and how one should handle the economics of the situation, given the economic inequality of the two people involved (Dominican and tourist) Is there an unspoken "understanding" of how things should be done? In DR is...