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Sosua Bay Hotel- food poisening?
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I have heard nothing, but you could check out Debbie's forum, as they specialize in AI resorts.starnut said:
http://debsdrtravels.proboards47.com/index.cgi?board=Poparea
If there is a problem, I'm sure you'll find it mentioned.
Drink only bottled water, trust your nose for anything you eat, and if you think you are very prone to getting sick, brush your teeth with bottled water as well and keep a supply of immodium on hand.
That being said, if there were problems right now, they would be talking about it on Debbie's.
Happy travels.
That being said, if there were problems right now, they would be talking about it on Debbie's.
Happy travels.
My wife and I spent the first week of June at the Victorian House. The food was outstanding. The buffet for breakfast and lunch was very well done with great variety. We went to a different speciality restaurant each evening and it was close to perfect. The French restaurant is not to be missed. The only slight improvement could come at the Asian restaurant.
We knew of no one there who was ill. This is very old news and hopefully it will go away. This is a very nice hotel.
Please give our love to Mercedes.
We knew of no one there who was ill. This is very old news and hopefully it will go away. This is a very nice hotel.
Please give our love to Mercedes.
this is why i love this board. you guys keep it real. thanks for the advice everyone. I'm really looking forward to my trip. I figured as much with the water and ice thing and will just be smart about it all. I think some of the bad reviews are kinda silly, but hearing the good words from you guys is just what i needed to ease my mind. 
Kyle- I'm a liquor lover. Am I just gonna have to have warm drinks or switch to beer? suggestions?
drtampa- thanks for the good review. I can't wait to try the cuisine. I will certainly say hi to Mercedes.
Kyle- I'm a liquor lover. Am I just gonna have to have warm drinks or switch to beer? suggestions?
drtampa- thanks for the good review. I can't wait to try the cuisine. I will certainly say hi to Mercedes.
Ice.
Commercially made ice (in bags) invariably has pencil-sized hole in each piece. They use purified water which is safe in drinks. If the ice is in irregular chunks without holes, it is likely made with tap water, which is definitely not good to drink. Canadian Bob.
starnut said:this is why i love this board. you guys keep it real. thanks for the advice everyone. I'm really looking forward to my trip. I figured as much with the water and ice thing and will just be smart about it all. I think some of the bad reviews are kinda silly, but hearing the good words from you guys is just what i needed to ease my mind.
Kyle- I'm a liquor lover. Am I just gonna have to have warm drinks or switch to beer? suggestions?
drtampa- thanks for the good review. I can't wait to try the cuisine. I will certainly say hi to Mercedes.
Commercially made ice (in bags) invariably has pencil-sized hole in each piece. They use purified water which is safe in drinks. If the ice is in irregular chunks without holes, it is likely made with tap water, which is definitely not good to drink. Canadian Bob.
The little hole in the ice
If the ice has a hole through it (sort of like a donut) it is made from purified water. Avoid ice that is made of broken off chunks as this may be made from unpurified local water. I don't think you will experience this at the resort though. However, you just might bump into a lazy or imcompetent employee that practices using local water. Be careful in the small bars scattered around, however most people understand the problem with the water and purified ice is almost always used.
Don't use tap water for anything other then showering and washing up. Do not even rinse your toothbrush with tap water. Bottled water is very inexpensive and can be bought anywhere by the 5 gallon bottle.
Now go and enjoy those drinks, no need to drink them warm.
starnut said:this is why i love this board. you guys keep it real. thanks for the advice everyone. I'm really looking forward to my trip. I figured as much with the water and ice thing and will just be smart about it all. I think some of the bad reviews are kinda silly, but hearing the good words from you guys is just what i needed to ease my mind.
Kyle- I'm a liquor lover. Am I just gonna have to have warm drinks or switch to beer? suggestions?
drtampa- thanks for the good review. I can't wait to try the cuisine. I will certainly say hi to Mercedes.
If the ice has a hole through it (sort of like a donut) it is made from purified water. Avoid ice that is made of broken off chunks as this may be made from unpurified local water. I don't think you will experience this at the resort though. However, you just might bump into a lazy or imcompetent employee that practices using local water. Be careful in the small bars scattered around, however most people understand the problem with the water and purified ice is almost always used.
Don't use tap water for anything other then showering and washing up. Do not even rinse your toothbrush with tap water. Bottled water is very inexpensive and can be bought anywhere by the 5 gallon bottle.
Now go and enjoy those drinks, no need to drink them warm.
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We got back from Sosua yest we stayed in Casa Marina we were assured that the ice in the resort was fine and as a spirts drinker myself i can also recommend the ice in the Voodoo lounge and Club X also. Presidente in a bottle is really good too dnt think i'll be able 2 find it here tho
Best advice I can give you, aside from avoiding the tap water -- wash your hands. Well and often.
You can pick up those small bottles of alcohol-based hand-wash at any pharmacy. Get in the habit of washing your hands more often than usual (MUCH more often for many people) and your chances of being stuck in a room with a bug diminish exponentially.
Cheers!
joe
You can pick up those small bottles of alcohol-based hand-wash at any pharmacy. Get in the habit of washing your hands more often than usual (MUCH more often for many people) and your chances of being stuck in a room with a bug diminish exponentially.
Cheers!
joe
Although bad eggs can be a source of Salmonella poisoning, if an egg is bad, you can't cook the bad out of it.Gabriela said:
If your egg smells or looks funny, don't touch it.
Otherwise, if it seems fresh, there should be no problem.
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