Dear Planner:I guess you are a dear, i thought you were guy as well.Sorry. Did you get a chance to read my message from dec 4? I know you are very busy and thanks. Question about school supplies. Does Midway(canadian bar) in Sosua still take donations for kids and is It best to contact Mario Mattana at Fun Royal (Fundacion Patria) to give supplies. Thanks again.
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Sorry I missed yours coldcanuck......LOL Must be that word COLD that I kind of just skim right over....
Don't know about Midway Bar in Sosua, but that is a ways away unless you are going there anyway.
Yes Mario will take the supplies. I also will come and pick them up either for him, the Beyond the Beach Foundation or for local schools. Your choice.... Just PM me if you like.
Don't know about Midway Bar in Sosua, but that is a ways away unless you are going there anyway.
Yes Mario will take the supplies. I also will come and pick them up either for him, the Beyond the Beach Foundation or for local schools. Your choice.... Just PM me if you like.
I'm not familiar with Midway but Checkpoint in Sosua (Colleen and Mark) will gladly take your donations for DREAM, Mustard Seed or Sosua KIds.
Gregg
Gregg
Regarding Ocean World, I would like to do the ?Dolphin swim? and the ?Magical night tour? is it best to book these before you get to DR and if so which website can you book through (I live in the UK) thanks for any advice
Hi Peterbridge
Do it when you get there. Every hotel and tour operator for miles around organises trips to Ocean World!
You'll have a great day out!
Good luck
WishIwasthere
Do it when you get there. Every hotel and tour operator for miles around organises trips to Ocean World!
You'll have a great day out!
Good luck
WishIwasthere
Yes Ocean World can be booked directly through your holiday Rep. However, they do fill up. Depending on when you are coming, it is better to book in advance, specifically the dolphin swim!
Here is their website:
Ocean World in the Dominican Republic | Dolphins Sealions Sharks Stingrays Tigers Tropical Birds Rainforests Snorkeling | Cofresi Beach,
The night tour is a fabulous buffet dinner, sea lion and dolphin shows, good dance show and casino. I enjoyed the entire evening.
Here is their website:
Ocean World in the Dominican Republic | Dolphins Sealions Sharks Stingrays Tigers Tropical Birds Rainforests Snorkeling | Cofresi Beach,
The night tour is a fabulous buffet dinner, sea lion and dolphin shows, good dance show and casino. I enjoyed the entire evening.
Hi
Does anyone know if there will be a Gala Dinner on Xmas Day and New Years Eve?
Last year some friends arrived at their hotel and were told they needed to dress appropriately for a gala dinner! All the ladies were in ball gowns and men were dressed in tuxedos etc!!!!
Just need to know what I need to pack! I don't usually take a jacket and tie on holiday so need some advance warning!!!
Hope someone may be able to help or find out!
Thanks again
Does anyone know if there will be a Gala Dinner on Xmas Day and New Years Eve?
Last year some friends arrived at their hotel and were told they needed to dress appropriately for a gala dinner! All the ladies were in ball gowns and men were dressed in tuxedos etc!!!!
Just need to know what I need to pack! I don't usually take a jacket and tie on holiday so need some advance warning!!!
Hope someone may be able to help or find out!
Thanks again
Attire
Long pants (not Jeans) and a shirt will be fine. No jacket is required. The Christmas and New Year's party are at the Buffet Restaurant.
Long pants (not Jeans) and a shirt will be fine. No jacket is required. The Christmas and New Year's party are at the Buffet Restaurant.
Hello Planner.Should i call myself Hotcanuck instead? Just kidding.I will be taking my daughter on outback tour. Some tours will take you to a school, would it be appropriate to give supplies during visit to school? I really would like my daughter to see the joy in there faces. And Fireguy you are absolutely right. I have the bad habit of calling Checkpoint "Midway". The couple that run the bar are great people. PS: Bring a jar of Miracle Whip for him and you will likely get a free beer.
Darlene,
I seriously think you should either email this entire thread to Holiday Village or print it off and take it to them.
They could set up a FAQ on their website and people could get the answers from there.
I am exhausted just reading all your answers to all of the questions! You have done an outstanding job for someone who isn't even employed by this resort!! :ermm:
I sure do hope that these posters appreciate it and make arrangements to meet up with you while they are there. That way they can show their appreciation by bringing you ... let's see ....hmmm .... ah yes .... CHOCOLATE!!!!!!!!! lol
You are a gem of a person to spend all this time helping others out, and all the running back and forth from the resort and picture taking, is above and beyond what some should expect.
Again, I think HV should at least give you a free dinner or something for doing all their work for them!!!
Marlie
I seriously think you should either email this entire thread to Holiday Village or print it off and take it to them.
They could set up a FAQ on their website and people could get the answers from there.
I am exhausted just reading all your answers to all of the questions! You have done an outstanding job for someone who isn't even employed by this resort!! :ermm:
I sure do hope that these posters appreciate it and make arrangements to meet up with you while they are there. That way they can show their appreciation by bringing you ... let's see ....hmmm .... ah yes .... CHOCOLATE!!!!!!!!! lol
You are a gem of a person to spend all this time helping others out, and all the running back and forth from the resort and picture taking, is above and beyond what some should expect.
Again, I think HV should at least give you a free dinner or something for doing all their work for them!!!
Marlie
Thanks for the answer but I wanted to book on line in the UK before I stay at the HV in May next year. i would hate for all the places to get booked up.
Thanks
Seems someone wasn't impressed with the place...
Not sure who this is or how he got his info, but I wonder if there's anything to it.
Like I told this guy on Debbie's let the people tell their own stories, he saw something from the beach the rest is heresay, there is no need to start rumours with zero back up.
You link also has been removed.
We will let those who were there have their say.
Wud
Not sure who this is or how he got his info, but I wonder if there's anything to it.
Like I told this guy on Debbie's let the people tell their own stories, he saw something from the beach the rest is heresay, there is no need to start rumours with zero back up.
You link also has been removed.
We will let those who were there have their say.
Wud
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Hey Everyone,
Boy I haven't used this fourm in almost 3 years now
. We are finally going back to DR. Last year we went to Cuba and really missed the DR lifestyle.
So the reason for my post is to say "thank you" to planner for helping everyone understand what the Holiday Village will look like, plus answering almost every question. It takes alot of time, but we all (even those that are lurking on the boards) really appricate it.
I have a question though. Will the Holiday Village supply bottled water in the rooms ? if not, will they give you bottled water at any time when asked? I am concerned that there is no fridge in the room, which is making nervious that we won't have access to bottled water. Other resorts gave you a big bottle per day. This was great because you took it to the beach during the day. Ah well if this could be answered, that would be awesome.
Second Question: The message a few lines up was deleted by Wudd, I suppose he/she is a mod and keeping the fourms clean (for that I appricate), but it would be nice to hear something about this hotel, even if it is just hear say. We go on Jan 18th.
Having all the info both good and bad is half the fun of getting down there and seeing for yourself. I do read all the negitive stuff about places, but that wouldn't stop me from going. There are people that always complain no matter what, so most comments you take with a grain of salt.
After all, you are on vacation - chill. Have your drinks, lie on the beach, spend time with your family. Thats what it is all about.
Im done ramblimg Please let me know about the bottled water situation. Thanks a ton.
Ottawa Sens Fan
Boy I haven't used this fourm in almost 3 years now
. We are finally going back to DR. Last year we went to Cuba and really missed the DR lifestyle.So the reason for my post is to say "thank you" to planner for helping everyone understand what the Holiday Village will look like, plus answering almost every question. It takes alot of time, but we all (even those that are lurking on the boards) really appricate it.
I have a question though
. Will the Holiday Village supply bottled water in the rooms ? if not, will they give you bottled water at any time when asked? I am concerned that there is no fridge in the room, which is making nervious that we won't have access to bottled water. Other resorts gave you a big bottle per day. This was great because you took it to the beach during the day. Ah well if this could be answered, that would be awesome.Second Question: The message a few lines up was deleted by Wudd, I suppose he/she is a mod and keeping the fourms clean (for that I appricate
), but it would be nice to hear something about this hotel, even if it is just hear say. We go on Jan 18th. Having all the info both good and bad is half the fun of getting down there and seeing for yourself. I do read all the negitive stuff about places, but that wouldn't stop me from going. There are people that always complain no matter what, so most comments you take with a grain of salt.
After all, you are on vacation - chill. Have your drinks, lie on the beach, spend time with your family. Thats what it is all about.
Im done ramblimg
Please let me know about the bottled water situation. Thanks a ton.Ottawa Sens Fan
Me Again,
I have another question. Last time we went to DR we went on the Monster Truck Safari. Awesome expirence.
Question: Is there another excursion that provides a similar expirence? Meaning going into a DR community and seeing how they live ?
One more thing. When we went there was a tour company that was offering 2 for 1 tickets to go on any excursions. It is tough to swallow paying almost $200 CDN for a days adventure. Is there some way to get a deal if you ask the right person?
Thanks in advance,
OttawaSens.
I have another question. Last time we went to DR we went on the Monster Truck Safari. Awesome expirence.
Question: Is there another excursion that provides a similar expirence? Meaning going into a DR community and seeing how they live ?
One more thing. When we went there was a tour company that was offering 2 for 1 tickets to go on any excursions. It is tough to swallow paying almost $200 CDN for a days adventure. Is there some way to get a deal if you ask the right person?
Thanks in advance,
OttawaSens.
Hello Ottawa. I am in the dark as well about refridgerators or bottle water, but as far as tours,i'm not sure if the monster truck tour is the same as the outback tour, but if it different the outback is a good one. Also there are many out of resort tour operators that offer alot better pricing. If you go to Sosua for a visit your first stop is Checkpoint (Canadian Bar), the couple that run the bar have lots of reliable connections. Also there is a tour operator right beside the bar, german operators i believe. Hope that helps a bit.
Water
Jack Tar always had a 5 gallon dispenser of purified water in the hallway outside each four room complex. My guess is that they are still using the same method.
Jack Tar always had a 5 gallon dispenser of purified water in the hallway outside each four room complex. My guess is that they are still using the same method.
Anyone have an email for this Canadian Bar? What kind of pricing have people seen with regards to the tours? On the Monster Safari website they state $85US per person. Last time we went it cost $75 US for 2 people. This is the price we are looking to get to.
If anyone has contacts with email addy please pass them along
.As for the water. If in fact they are still using the 5 gallon water in the hallways, do they supply something to hold the water in, or should we bring our own empty bottles?
Thanks again,
OttSens.
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