Trying to plan a budget for first trip to Sosua plz help

[Mr. Smooth]

ArmyBen, first of all, as a former Army dog myself (M-1 Tank crewman) I wholeheartedly thank you for your service and wish you nothing but a great time on leave from the sandbox. Hope you and all your buddies eventually make it home safe.

You will love Sosua. As has been posted, chances are you will run into some good dudes who will help to steer you in the right direction. Never stayed at the NG but have stayed at the SeaBreeze just around the corner. Plenty of ISOC guys in that neighborhood.

I have no idea what salaries are for military people nowadays. It has been mentioned that $200 - $250 a day would be a good amount to spend for each day. If you have been able to save up a lot for this trip then that shouldn't be a problem. But I have to say, I have managed quite well on $150 a day, including the hotel.

Most places a beer will run around 60-80 pesos a piece whether at a beach bar or in town. Tasty food can be had for less than 7-8 dollars for a lunch or dinner. An all nighter with a chica can be had easily for $60. You of course can spend as much as you want. But I don't want you throwing your hard earned cash away if you don't need to.

After your first trip, you will be hungry for more. I guarantee it. Most all of us won't be leaving the dinner table anytime soon!

Too bad you won't be there in early March. Would love to buy you a beer. Thanks again and have a great trip.

[eldorob]

. It has been mentioned that $200 - $250 a day would be a good amount to spend for each day. . But I have to say, I have managed quite well on $150 a day, including the hotel..

I try to not go over $100 a day - not including lodging. So that's about the same as Mr Smooth. Not always possible, but I usually stay pretty close to that.

I stay in a condo, so am able to do a few meals at home. And not a heavy drinker unless I am influenced by my peers . ONe chica per day Max. It's all how much of a spender you are.

[jacknback]

Did Sosua alone just a couple of weeks ago.I averaged about $100 a day. That included a full time chica,($6000 pesos for four days) a couple of $9 dollar bjs, a st or 2, one for $600 pesos and One for $750 pesos and food and drink. I don't count the hotel cause I gotta pay for that anyway wether I spend anymore money or not.Also I don't drink alcohol so water and soda keeps my bill down.

[Summit]

Ben,
I'm glad to see you are taking the plunge and you are in my humble opinion doing the right thing regarding BB and NG. The best advice I have seen so far, is to use your bank card for cash advances. You will get the best exchange rate that way, and never have too much cash floating around.
Make sure to never leave your pants, valuables unattended with a chica in your room. They are really fast at checking out what's in those pants when you ain't in them.
I'm in Santo Domingo for the next couple of days, but it would be my pleasure to buy you a couple of Presidentes when I get up to Sosua on Friday. Send me a PM, and we can arrange something.

[giacomo]

I should probably warn you that you can get to $400 per day, if you have expensive taste. Having said that, at $400 per day it is still a steal for the amount and quality of entertainment you can get
Your budget will depend on whether you will be picking up girls cheap from classicos, or splurge at La Passion. I personally like to splurge at LP and a couple of happy hours there an a take out for the night add up. Perfect cure for 6 months in the desert though , I would not advise you any other way!

I agree with your schedule of BB and Sosua, make sure to stop for an afternoon at Field of Dreams and see India, Cafe, and Jacqui (it is on the way from BB to Sosua and definitely worth a few hours stay! - you can get a room for 4 hours there)

Enjoy and PM if you want more details

[LJDMV]

how about some recon (and nudies) of this chick?
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Does anyone know where the female in these photos is located currently?

[ArmyBen]

I'm here at BB now solo any one want to grab a beer 8299250728

[Jimmydr]

I'm here at BB now solo any one want to grab a beer 8299250728

How can you be solo?

[ArmyBen]

well.... chicas don't count.. if they did I would be rolling deep!

[Jimmydr]

well.... chicas don't count.. if they did I would be rolling deep!

All you really need is chicas?

[daddy999]

Ben, by this time it should be point and click! In terms of drinking buddies/wingmen, that will not be a problem as the people are really cool there!

[mikelodge]

im good on $200-$250 a day...that covers a few drinks, couple chicas, food, misc* im not a heavy drinker or eater. Usually have 1 or 2 chicas a day

well we agree that at two to two and a half you should have no problem and most nights have a nice chunck left if you are a bit conservative.

you fill rock with that budget some do a hundred a day I suppose because they have to.

[mikelodge]

I have used the Pimsleur cds and they are very helpful.

Any part of the Sosua strip- from the beach to cuba libres past passions and the area around NG and SB is very safe.

don't know if this helps but kind of basics I go by anywhere.

if I am not VERY familiar with the street I dont usaully walk it at night.

Sosua is like a horseshoe wih Dr Rosen at the bottom and PC pedro clisante and martinex going away from it widening our as they go.

Just Google earth the adreess of any hotel there from website and you wll see

[dunedain]

Peace Ben, you are rolling deep.