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    Re: 12/2014 - Amber Cove ??? How long will this last ???

    So basically, if you believe them and want to experience playa Sosua as it is, it's one more high season. Sounds like they are planning to rip it all up this coming low season. Shame

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    Re: 12/2014 - Amber Cove ??? How long will this last ???

    Quote Originally Posted by minkyboodle View Post
    So basically, if you believe them and want to experience playa Sosua as it is, it's one more high season. Sounds like they are planning to rip it all up this coming low season. Shame
    The plan announced last year was for the renovations in the city of Puerta Plata to be completed first and then they will tackle Sosua beach after that. Its really about the money being allocated for this and the political will to do it. I hope Sosua beach does not become some sterile place like the Malicon in Puerto Plata, but it could. We shall find out next spring/summer I guess...


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    Re: 12/2014 - Amber Cove ??? How long will this last ???

    Here's a shocker........"Cruise Passengers Cheated"
    http://www.sosuanews.com/index.php?id=4274&article=1

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    Quote Originally Posted by daddyooo View Post
    Here's a shocker........"Cruise Passengers Cheated"
    http://www.sosuanews.com/index.php?id=4274&article=1
    That's the taxi mafia for ya. $25 from POP to Sosua is bullshit. 650 pesos to/from Cabarete/Sosua is bullshit - they're all bullshit. In the meantime you can go from one end of Santiago to the other for what, 250 pesos? But go to/from the airport and it's 1000. We all get ripped off. Cruise passengers just get ripped off more. Whoop-dee-doo.

    i can't wait until uber takes hold in the DR.

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    Quote Originally Posted by deezl View Post
    That's the taxi mafia for ya. $25 from POP to Sosua is bullshit. 650 pesos to/from Cabarete/Sosua is bullshit - they're all bullshit. In the meantime you can go from one end of Santiago to the other for what, 250 pesos? But go to/from the airport and it's 1000. We all get ripped off. Cruise passengers just get ripped off more. Whoop-dee-doo.

    i can't wait until uber takes hold in the DR.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimmydr View Post
    I use to hop a moto for 25 pesos.
    locally, maybe - but hop a moto from the airport with bags? Or from Sosua to Cabarete? fuck that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by deezl View Post
    locally, maybe - but hop a moto from the airport with bags? Or from Sosua to Cabarete? fuck that.
    I had a backpack and its actually a ten minute ride to Sosua. No way am i paying $25.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimmydr View Post
    I had a backpack and its actually a ten minute ride to Sosua. No way am i paying $25.
    Walk out to the publico with my bag and pay my 30 pesos.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimmydr View Post
    I had a backpack and its actually a ten minute ride to Sosua. No way am i paying $25.
    no way I'm putting my life in the hands of a moto on the highway to save $20. seen too many accidents down there.

    that's why it's good to have friends locally. they know I'm coming, they pick me up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by deezl View Post
    no way I'm putting my life in the hands of a moto on the highway to save $20. seen too many accidents down there.

    that's why it's good to have friends locally. they know I'm coming, they pick me up.
    Well I am alive and safe after 30 trips to Sosua.

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    Re: 12/2014 - Amber Cove ??? How long will this last ???

    I have considered the publico route to get to sosua after landing, but the fact that i arrive with 2 grand on me always dissuaded me from hopping a publico. just ask your hotel/apartment/suites if airport pickup is included. many will if you ask.

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    If somebody could get a hold of the 40 on-shore trips they are going to offer would be interesting.

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    The cruise ship line will find a new sucker just like the tout finds a new
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    Re: 12/2014 - Amber Cove ??? How long will this last ???

    Not that anyone who controls this will see but damn I would be sad to see Playa Sosua disappear....


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    Re: 12/2014 - Amber Cove ??? How long will this last ???

    A few cruiser videos starting to show up

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIBT4qsmNNE

    The port area looks pretty nice and you can see why 90% will never leave the port

    These girls did make it over to Sosua Beach so perhaps there is hope for the beach vendors if they play their cards right

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    Re: 12/2014 - Amber Cove ??? How long will this last ???

    Quote Originally Posted by j_d66 View Post
    A few cruiser videos starting to show up

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIBT4qsmNNE

    The port area looks pretty nice and you can see why 90% will never leave the port

    These girls did make it over to Sosua Beach so perhaps there is hope for the beach vendors if they play their cards right

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAhQn-9AGfg
    It looks like about what I expected. That first video makes it clear that they're positioning Amber Cove as the destination, more than the DR.
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    Re: 12/2014 - Amber Cove ??? How long will this last ???

    There was a cruise ship in port this past weekend and I didn't notice any extra tourist in Sosua.

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    Quote Originally Posted by psriches View Post
    There was a cruise ship in port this past weekend and I didn't notice any extra tourist in Sosua.

    There was 2 ships in port today with 7,000 passengers , however Puerto Plata city centre was like a normal day in the park. Something tells me the locals outside of the port are not too happy with the way things are happening....
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    Quote Originally Posted by steviewonder View Post
    There was 2 ships in port today with 7,000 passengers , however Puerto Plata city centre was like a normal day in the park. Something tells me the locals outside of the port are not too happy with the way things are happening....
    The thing is, I drove down to amber cove because an amiga wanted to see the ship. But we didn't see any passengers hanging out in the port either. So I guess they either go to the beach, maybe tours, or just stay on the ship???

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