OPENING NIGHT NEW DISCO CALLED "AFTER ONE"

[ChicaSeeka]

I was at classico last nite, don't speak much spanish , but a girl said whe was going to Herkules and I had no clue what she was talkin bout. I'll try it out tonite.

Herkules is the other new disco on the way to playa Chiquita, opposite dirrection of After One

[Cuba Libre]

The 2nd night I went to "After One" there was no charge.

It's a little different now.

The sign says they charge $150RD after 1:30am. (They do seem a little lax about the time, I walked in about 1:45 and they didn't charge me).

Although one night, there was a guy in Classicos handing out free wristbands.

[Gutter Meat]

It's a little different now.

The sign says they charge $150RD after 1:30am. (They do seem a little lax about the time, I walked in about 1:45 and they didn't charge me).

Although one night, there was a guy in Classicos handing out free wristbands.

Do you get a drink included for the 150 pesos?

[TPdog]

I guess then you don't want to go out to eat or go shopping either? At alot of the restaurents they have two menu's (tourists and locals) It goes for shopping as well......last time I was there I brought a dress for one of my regulars ($7.00 at Kohl's clearance) and decieded to buy her shoes to go with the dress......she begged me not to come into the store with her....she said it would cost double if I went iwith her. I gave her 300 peso's and she came back with a nice pair of heels and change.
I'm not trying to start a argument, just know that when ever and where ever you are while in the Dominican Republic you will be charged more and more often. JMHO

So what is the cover charge situation at hese repspective places? My last trip I had to pay to go upstairs to Classicos and I have since stopped frequenting the casino disco since the cover is discreminatory against gringos.

A cover for all guys is OK or a cover for everyone is oK but a cover only for gringo men sucks. I stand out as a gringo. I speak atleast 3 words in spanish. What words can I use to get them to not charge me? I guess I am being a jerk since it is not alot of money but the blatant "over charge the gringo" shit wears on you after a while.

What happens with sankie pankies and gringo women. Are the gringo women being charged entrance also.

[cainer]

I guess then you don't want to go out to eat or go shopping either? At alot of the restaurents they have two menu's (tourists and locals) It goes for shopping as well......last time I was there I brought a dress for one of my regulars ($7.00 at Kohl's clearance) and decieded to buy her shoes to go with the dress......she begged me not to come into the store with her....she said it would cost double if I went iwith her. I gave her 300 peso's and she came back with a nice pair of heels and change.
I'm not trying to start a argument, just know that when ever and where ever you are while in the Dominican Republic you will be charged more and more often. JMHO

I cannot figure out why the dominicans clothing stores wish to charge us different prices then they do the locals. I know we have more money then they do, but, if they charge us some ridiculus price, then we dont buy it and they lose a sale. On the other hand, i guess they can afford to lose 5 customers they would have had, (if the prices were the same way for us versus the locals), as long as one customer pays the gringo price.


I know when i go to the Philippines, i bring only 1 suit case with some clothes in it and another empty one to buy my clothes while i am there. I am stimulating theyre econemy in more ways then just sex and booze. And yes, they see u as a gringo(kano) and will try to ask for more then what they want, but, if u negotiate, u will get it at the same price the locals get it for, or damn close to it.

I am surprised the dominicans dont work the same way. I mean , a sale of any kind is a profit for them and maybe it puts that days meal on the table, with the customer walking away, its not in any way profitable for them.

Everyoen has a price and depending on your negotiation skills, i am sure u could get it for close to what the locals get it for.

[TPdog]

Most people (tourists) don't know its even happening. This is why I posted what I did....just know that you can bargain down for just about anything and be prepared to walk away from a "great deal only for you"...you will be suprised on how low they will go. On the other side of the coin, you will have chica's that will turn down 1,000 peso's from you and take 500 peso's from a local an hour later.....
I just posted that I was pulled over and received a 1,000 peso fine for a seat-belt violation.....I was saught out and a police officer ran out in the middle of the street and waved me over to stop.....If I understood a little more spanish I would of understood that he was asking for 300 peso's and I would not of received a ticket. I didn't know what was going on and got the ticket and had to pay 1,000 peso's for it....now do you think a local could even afford a 1,000 peso ticket? Its fucked up down there, but keep reading the board, learn more and more (I will always wear my seat-belt now) and the difference between you and the locals will be less and less....also know that the average worker in Sosua makes 6,000 peso's a month...that is less than $200.00!

I cannot figure out why the dominicans wish to charge us different prices then they do the locals. I know we have more money then they do, but, if they charge us some ridiculus price, then we dont buy it and they lose a sale. On the other hand, i guess they can afford to lose 5 customers they would have had, (if the prices were the same way for us versus the locals), as long as one customer pays the gringo price.


I know when i go to the Philippines, i bring only 1 suit case with some clothes in it and another empty one to buy my clothes while i am there. I am stimulating theyre econemy in more ways then just sex and booze. And yes, they see u as a gringo(kano) and will try to ask for more then what they want, but, if u negotiate, u will get it at the same price the locals get it for, or damn close to it.

I am surprised the dominicans dont work the same way. I mean , a sale of any kind is a profit for them and maybe it puts that days meal on the table, with the customer walking away, its not in any way profitable for them.

[Gutter Meat]

Sosúa boasts another new disco
The casino being built alongside Hotel Sosúa Bay is finally reaching the completion stage.

After One DiscotecBut it's more than just a casino - there will be conference and meeting facilities, as well as apartments. A new disco has been set up on the ground floor and is now fully furnished. This disco is called 'After One' - which is a good choice because it will be an addition to the current dance venues such as Merengue Bar, SeaCret's and the Latino Bar. When these discos have to close at 1:30 (weekdays) and 2:30 (weekends) then you can now move on to the After One, which will stay open until the early hours of the morning.

ChandeliersThe disco has been beautifully furnished, with a small bar to the left of the entrance, which leads to the first dance floor. An long oval bar has also been set up in the middle of the room, then there's a second dance floor with a large bar at the end. There are seats to the left of the room, which provide a good overview of the dance floor. Everything has been fitted out using luxurious materials. The lighting gives a good atmosphere, with sidelights and chandeliers. The disco can certainly compete with luxury dance venues in Europe or the USA.
Sosúa can now boast of yet another excellent disco, where people can enjoy themselves even if it's after 1am (After One).

[Hemp]

i wonder how this disco differs from the other casino disco

[TPdog]

Sounds like its a lot bigger....two dance floors...I'm getting excited already

[cainer]

Ill let u know in a few days . Ill be hitting both of them i am sure with regularity

[MisterPink]

Ill let u know in a few days . Ill be hitting both of them i am sure with regularity

How will you decide which one to go to?

mp

[TPdog]

I'm sure i will find out when I get there but exactly where is Sosua Bay Hotel? Reading it is walking distance from Classico's which is great compared to the old Casino....the business there must be taking a big hit ever since the new disco opened....

[MisterPink]

I'm sure i will find out when I get there but exactly where is Sosua Bay Hotel? Reading it is walking distance from Classico's which is great compared to the old Casino....the business there must be taking a big hit ever since the new disco opened....

Make a right leaving Mora Mai...the huge resort on your right heading down the ramp to the main beach. It's the only 5 story building in Sosua!
The new casino is pale yellow.
http://images.travelnow.com/hotels/POP_SOSU-exter-1.jpg


mp

[cainer]

How will you decide which one to go to?

mp

For sure ill be spending some time at Playa chiquita as they have the casino and poker tables. I love to gamble but i am a small time gambler. Ill check out the disco when i am there.

Then, i am sure ill be going to Afterone, when the bars close and ill be able to form an opinion there as well lol Update to come

[El Capitan]

I guess then you don't want to go out to eat or go shopping either? At alot of the restaurents they have two menu's (tourists and locals) It goes for shopping as well......last time I was there I brought a dress for one of my regulars ($7.00 at Kohl's clearance) and decieded to buy her shoes to go with the dress......she begged me not to come into the store with her....she said it would cost double if I went iwith her. I gave her 300 peso's and she came back with a nice pair of heels and change.
I'm not trying to start a argument, just know that when ever and where ever you are while in the Dominican Republic you will be charged more and more often. JMHO

I had the same experience during my December trip. We had returned from Jarabacoa and my ATFs hair (past her sholders) needed done as we had been rafting, hiking, waterfalls etc. and needed her hair done prior to us visiting her family.

She left me at a table drinking Presidentes...and told me she'd call when she was ready. (She didn't want the shop keeper to see GRINGO) Five beers later, she calls and I stroll in to pay the tab....$200pesos ($6USD). I left the girl in the salon $100DRP tip and we left.

[KoKi9290]

I fully concur with TPDog and El Capitan. As much as I hate having to sit in the car around the corner cooling my heels, I've learned prices multiply with a gringo involved. Recently, in SDQ, my novia went to a hairdresser who quoted her 500 pesos but later when she went back they had seen her with me in the street and the price jumped to 1000 pesos. So I've learned patience and she does the poor Dominicana act and saves me money.
Hell, I live in Miami and here we have three prices. Latinos, gringos who speak Spanish and the rest of you Americanos.

[WickedWillie]

Saturday night they were charging 150 pesos entrance fee or cover charge for entry after 1.30 am for Dominicans and gringos alike, no exceptions. Chicas free admission.
Previously no charge but hadn't been there for a couple of weeks so was surprised to see this but it does keep some of the 'riff-raff' out.

[MisterPink]

Saturday night they were charging 150 pesos entrance fee or cover charge for entry after 1.30 am for Dominicans and gringos alike, no exceptions. Chicas free admission.
Previously no charge but hadn't been there for a couple of weeks so was surprised to see this but it does keep some of the 'riff-raff' out.

Does the RD150 include a drink?

pink

[B_J_Lover]

No it does not. Sucks.

[MisterPink]

No it does not. Sucks.

At least you can walk there from Classicos.