I'm a gringo that has been to the capital, Barahona, La Romana etc. over 30+ trips. Like so many others, I went to D R with my eyes wide open and acted like a wild man. Lots of notches on my belt and crazy stories. It got old and eventually settled down with a nice Domincana. Family man now. 2nd child on the way. Lots of trips to D R. Never any trips up north. In November I'm flying into Santiago and flying out of Santo Domingo. I want to do a night in Santiago because my flight gets in late, then take a bus to either Cabarete or Sosua for a couple days. Then a bus to Santo Domingo to hang out with the in laws before its time to head back to NYC. I'm going by myself. My wife has to work. My vacation time can't be changed and my tickets are bought. The guy I was going with canceled on me. I'm rolling solo, and because my friend isn't going, all of the expenses are on me now. It's kind of exciting to finally go on a solo adventure to a different part of D R. Don't worry, my conversational Spanish is pretty good, and I know how the street game works over there.
Questions:
1. What is an affordable, decent hotel close to the Santiago airport with things worth doing close by that wouldn't be on Travelocity or Kayak.com? (I know DR1 has hotel listings, but its good to get peoples opinions and prices before I make international calls)
2. Where can I catch the autobus from Santiago to Cabarete/Sosua? How often do the busses run? Price?
3. What is an affordable, decent hotel close to the beach in Cabarete/Sosua?
4. Is there a nonstop bus from the north beaches to Santo Domingo or do I have to change busses? Where would I catch it? Price?
If anybody out there in DR1 world can be of any assistance it would be greatly appreciated. You can send me a private message if you don't want your advice to be a point of debate.
Questions:
1. What is an affordable, decent hotel close to the Santiago airport with things worth doing close by that wouldn't be on Travelocity or Kayak.com? (I know DR1 has hotel listings, but its good to get peoples opinions and prices before I make international calls)
2. Where can I catch the autobus from Santiago to Cabarete/Sosua? How often do the busses run? Price?
3. What is an affordable, decent hotel close to the beach in Cabarete/Sosua?
4. Is there a nonstop bus from the north beaches to Santo Domingo or do I have to change busses? Where would I catch it? Price?
If anybody out there in DR1 world can be of any assistance it would be greatly appreciated. You can send me a private message if you don't want your advice to be a point of debate.