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Need someone to do photo shoot of new villa (maybe with a drone also) and not crazy expensive. gracias singletravel

Wonder how this works with no courier?? https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2023/01/11/platform-allows-you-to-buy-online-from-the-dominican-republic-without-using-a-courier/

I had lunch today with Evelyn today (manager of customs at POP) and she said I should tell everyone that the airport will BE CLOSED May 9-20, they are repaving the runway at this time. I assume everything will be sent through STI. So if traveling at this time check with your airline and if...

I pulled a muscle in my shoulder and not healing as fast as it should, Anyone can recommend a orthopedics doctor on North coast. Gracias, singletravel

I was planning a flight to Miami (from POP) in September. Seems ALL THE FLIGHTS ARE GONE except Saturday ?? That quite a pulll-back from daily (which all seem failry full). Is this normal or I'm misssing something?? Hate to drive to Santiago :( singletravel

May is suppose be the quiet time. But there is more traffic than ever (or is just me??). I was trying to make a left out of NEXT gas this afternoon, took five minutes. Then at Super Polo back up a few 100 yards, another 5 minutes just to pass the light. Parking in Sosua is a nightmare (esp in...

I just heard a friend (joe) dies a month ago. He was popular in DT Sosua and always had a joke (always) to tell. A ex school teacher from Calif and all I know he had a back operation in PP that went south. A nice man that always made me smile. Does anyone know details???

My maid said they have (police) have closed enter/exit to the bario and many people are being evicted?? I couldn't figure out her explanation for why??? Both Haitians and Dominicans any idea?? singletravel

Yup, there is some good news …. Returned yesterday from Mia to POP. I used two stickers for upgrade (got my favorite seat, 1f) with no problem. I did this because had two bags over 50 pounds, including a TV and electric chain saw. Curb side check in took, 5 minutes, never lifted a finger...

My pressure washer broke the other day (seems they last about two years here) and where to buy another. Does La Sierna or Jumbo carry them?? There expensive in the Sosua/Cabarete area. thanks, singletravel

Seems all major hotels are closed??? I'm leaving (hopefully) the 31 from sdq tp Puerto Rico (jet blue ferry flight) but would like to be there Sat night, any ideas what is open?? Thanks, singletravel

For the last two weeks diet Pepsi has disappeared on the North Coast. I know, who cares, but its my one addiction (well might be another or two) and with the heat its a bummer .... Playero, Super Pola, and all the markets, nada :-( Anyone have an idea why??? I also noticed all diet drinks...

Left yesterday from pop, lady took my 2500 overstay fine and said "Te veo pronto" and smiled. Guys there is a difference between a "tourist overstay" and "visa overstay" which continuously gets confused here. The tourist overstay is a gold mine for the DR, it like taking money from a blind man...

Some friends invited me on a trip to Haiti and I figured why not. I expected he worse and was not disappointed, but lets start. I decided to fly to Port Au Prince (bus is all day thing) and fly out of La Isabelle airport (small airport in Santo Domingo). I traveled with a good friend and 45...

My pool heater broke and I'm looking for a: 100,000 BTU Propane Gas Pool Heater I know there are some in the big home supply centers in Santiago, has anyone seen any and the prices?? Or does anyone know where to buy one on the North coast??  Yes, I know I can buy one in the USA and have...

Some friends and I (2-3) are thinking of flying to Port Au Prince from POP on the first week of November and maybe chartering a small plane to take us. Has anyone done this before??  Curious of prices and does anyone have contacts with a company or individual  who can do this?   The owner of...

Updated 1h 28m ago FLL POP Fort Lauderdale · Tue, July 25 Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic · Tue, July 25 Departed Terminal Gate Arrived Terminal Gate 5:55 am - - 7:45 am - - Scheduled departure 1:30 am Scheduled arrival 7:21 am

Welcome back to the DR Just returned from a month back home. Landed at POP and two planes landed at once (a rarity  at POP). Long lines and 5 minutes to get to the booth. Walked up to immigration booth and he says this form  for locals (they handed it out on the plane for gringos?). He says, “...

Was on the beach yesterday, and their was a drowning around 3:00 PM. A couple swam out to far, the girl (foreigners) got back but her boyfriend disappeared. He just arrived (was from Hungary, from what I understand). The beach was in a little chaos but I left at 5:30 and still no body. The...

Just before I left for home for the holidays I had a blood work up at CMC. I had a bad cough and it was two years so I thought was a good idea. I have a history of bad cholesterol and the result were great (as the year before at CMC). Back home it was time for a physical and my doctor wanted his...