Hi:
I am new here to the forums. I have only visited the DR twice. Once for a week to volunteer at an orphanage in Esperanza-flew into Puerto Plata, visited Santo Domingo and spent the last 1/2 day in Sos?a (absolutely LOVED it in Sos?a!). My second trip was two weeks. We flew into Santo Domingo, stayed at the Chicken Hilton (if anyone knows where that is-about 1.5 hours from Santo Domingo) for a few nights at the beginning and end of the trip, stayed outside of Dajabon for most of the trip, volunteered at a hospital in Los Almacigos (sp?), spent the middle weekend in Manzanillo, and the last day went to Boca Chica. By far, Sos?a has been my favorite place in my limited DR experience. One day, I would love to live and work/do medical volunteer work in the Dominican. The thing is, hablo poquito espa?ol (haha, I have learned to say that!). . .
So, my boyfriend and I are probably going to be attending two weeks of a Spanish school in Sos?a, this August, to get some initial Spanish skills. I have a few questions for all you who live in Sos?a or who travel there. I am one of those people who ask a million questions. If you can’t answer them all, that’s fine. I appreciate any info at all!
1. Anyone know anything about this language school? Heard of it; any opinions? It is at http://www.ilangdr.com/. [edit: the school address is 11 calle Proyecto, Sos?a].
2. The place I am looking at staying right now is Condos Dominicano (http://www.condosdominicano.com). They have given me the best rate, and say they are located right across from the school. Does anyone have any opinions or knowledge about this place? Is it close to everything (beach/town/etc)? Is it a decent place to stay (we are students, so I am not looking for a 5 star place, just somewhere not horrible)?
3. Plane tickets. Anyone have any numbers/sources on how much they usually pay to fly into Puerto Plata from the States? We live in Cleveland. Again, we are students, so I am trying to find the lowest rate possible. Any recommendations other than the typical Expedia, Travelocity? I am thinking of trying Priceline, but am debating how much I should bid.
4. I think the school may provide transportation from the airport to where we stay, but if not, how much does it cost to get from Puerto Plata to Sos?a? And is it easy to access if I speak very little Spanish?
That’s all I can think of for now. Thanks in advance!
Vanessa
I am new here to the forums. I have only visited the DR twice. Once for a week to volunteer at an orphanage in Esperanza-flew into Puerto Plata, visited Santo Domingo and spent the last 1/2 day in Sos?a (absolutely LOVED it in Sos?a!). My second trip was two weeks. We flew into Santo Domingo, stayed at the Chicken Hilton (if anyone knows where that is-about 1.5 hours from Santo Domingo) for a few nights at the beginning and end of the trip, stayed outside of Dajabon for most of the trip, volunteered at a hospital in Los Almacigos (sp?), spent the middle weekend in Manzanillo, and the last day went to Boca Chica. By far, Sos?a has been my favorite place in my limited DR experience. One day, I would love to live and work/do medical volunteer work in the Dominican. The thing is, hablo poquito espa?ol (haha, I have learned to say that!). . .
So, my boyfriend and I are probably going to be attending two weeks of a Spanish school in Sos?a, this August, to get some initial Spanish skills. I have a few questions for all you who live in Sos?a or who travel there. I am one of those people who ask a million questions. If you can’t answer them all, that’s fine. I appreciate any info at all!
1. Anyone know anything about this language school? Heard of it; any opinions? It is at http://www.ilangdr.com/. [edit: the school address is 11 calle Proyecto, Sos?a].
2. The place I am looking at staying right now is Condos Dominicano (http://www.condosdominicano.com). They have given me the best rate, and say they are located right across from the school. Does anyone have any opinions or knowledge about this place? Is it close to everything (beach/town/etc)? Is it a decent place to stay (we are students, so I am not looking for a 5 star place, just somewhere not horrible)?
3. Plane tickets. Anyone have any numbers/sources on how much they usually pay to fly into Puerto Plata from the States? We live in Cleveland. Again, we are students, so I am trying to find the lowest rate possible. Any recommendations other than the typical Expedia, Travelocity? I am thinking of trying Priceline, but am debating how much I should bid.
4. I think the school may provide transportation from the airport to where we stay, but if not, how much does it cost to get from Puerto Plata to Sos?a? And is it easy to access if I speak very little Spanish?
That’s all I can think of for now. Thanks in advance!
Vanessa
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