I recently returned form my 1st. trip to the DR (Boca Chica), and of course was blown away by my reception by the local women. (Please park you attitudes at the door - I know this is a loaded subject, so please don't make snap judgements.) I'm white but have a black friend/business associate who heard of my experience and would love to go. I know that in many places black men have a bad rep. I would hate to recommend this trip to my friend and have him experience a lesser reception because of his color. For instance, I know that some Dominican women think that all (or almost all) Dominican men are dogs. Will my friend be stereotyped there, or will he get the royal treatment, as I did? - D