09/2013 - Synopsis & comparison Blackbeards & Field of Dreams

[camaro1257]

In August I did 2 days at Blackbeards and 2 days at Field of Dreams for the purpose of my personal curiosity and to do a comparison for other mongers who are interested. For those who are not interested in the entire report I have complied the below listed synopsis:

Locations:

Blackbeard's is in the Costmbar area outside Puerto Plata. It is a laid back gated community with a beach and very comfortable.

Field of Dreams is on Calle Principal across the street from Playa Dorado in between Puerto Plata and Sosua.

Web Presence:

Blackbeard's has had the same web-site for years the design is quite antiquated but it is easy to navigate and everything is easy to find. All responses to inquiries were responded to in a timely manner.

Field of Dreams has a very modern web site that is very user friendly and informative. The responses were delayed and not timely.

Room quality:

Blackbeard's basic room was small but quite comfortable. The air conditioning worked well and I had view of the grounds from the balcony. The WI-FI worked intermittently in the room and when it didn't I used the WI-FI outside the room on the balcony. The furniture was decent and my room had a 24 inch flat screen TV but I am not much of a TV person on vacation.

Field of Dreams basic room was a decent size and quite comfortable. The air conditioning worked well and I had a view of the pool from my room. The WI-FI worked intermittently in and outside the room. The furniture was modern and my room had a 24 inch flat screen TV with the porn channel on when I walked in the room...what kind of guy do they think I am?

Payment:

Blackbeard's basic room was $45.00 per night plus $8.00 tax for a total of $106.00 for 2 nights.

Field of Dreams basic room was $50.00 per night a total of $100.00 for 2 nights.

Mini Bar fridge:

Blackbeard's - Blackbeard's discourages bringing food and drinks from outside but of course it can be done. The mini-bar had drinks and chips but no candy like last time. I had to suck it up when I got that chocolate craving in the middle of the night. The mini-bar had the basics: chips 60DP, water 40DP, beer 120DP Pepsi &7Up 60DP and rum 375DP. 16%TAX AND 10% service charge.

Field of Dreams had no refrigerator or mini-bar and when I woke up in the middle of the night with the munchies I was hurtin.

Safes:

Blackbeard's there was a key safe in the wall of the main closet.

Field of Dreams there was a key/combination safe in the wall of the main closet. Management wanted a $50.00 deposit for the key that would be returned upon departure. I passed as I have a combination lock on my luggage.

Assistance with luggage:

Blackbeard's total self serve

Field of Dreams total self serve


Staff service & Housekeeping:

Blackbeard's staff was EXCELLENT for the most part everybody was upbeat with greetings and good customer service.

Field of Dreams staff was good it started off slow in the absence of management but when the managers showed up for the most part everybody was upbeat with greetings and good customer service.


Bar:

Blackbeard's has 2 bars one downstairs next to the pool and one upstairs where they host events
Field of Dreams has 1 bar which serves as a front desk and center of all the action.

Grounds:

Blackbeard's grounds were immaculate.

Field of Dreams grounds were immaculate.

Restaurants:

Blackbeard's the food is reasonable and everything I ate was tan sabroso



Desayuno - Most of the breakfast items are a la cart. Eggs, bacon, toast and home-fries with a drink will cost approximately 250DP
Almuerzo - Chef salad - 195DP
Cena - Sanchocho con arroz y pan -300DP


Field of Dreams the menu was less extensive than Blackbeards and did not include comida tipico. In addition there were 1000DP items such as 10oz sirloin steak. In general everything was more expensive than Blackbeards. Everything I had was good.


Desayuno - Most of the breakfast items are a la cart. Eggs, bacon, I had pancakes and fruit. The pancakes were good with a orange flavor to them. 210DP
Almuerzo - Caesar Salad with chicken 318DP. It came with cheese, I made it clear I didn't want cheese and they rectified it and brought me another salad.
Cena - Pechuga de Pollo en Miel -409DP. The chicken breast was juicy and I could taste a hint of honey and butter.

Noise:

Blackbeards during the day there was some repairing going on so I heard some hammering. At night if there is an event going on in the second bar upstairs you will be able to hear the music and noise associated with the crowd. After midnight everything shut down and it was tan tranquilo.

Field of Dreams At night if there is an event going on you will be able to hear the music and noise associated with the crowd. After midnight everything shut down and it was tan tranquilo. I woke up one morning to the sounds of a man having what sounded like a heart attack, I cannot imagine what he was doing...


Transportation:

Blackbeards staff can call a moto or taxi per your request.

Field of Dreams staff can call a taxi per your request. (no motos because of the location)

Safety:

Blackbeards has overnight security and the gate is locked after midnight when the chicas leave. At no time during my stay did I feel unsafe.

Field of Dreams has overnight security and the gate is locked after midnight when the chicas leave. At no time during my stay did I feel unsafe.

Excursions:

The below list of excursions is not exhaustive but just a sample of things to do:

Amber Museum - Puerto Plata

Brugal Rum Tour- Puerto Plata

Ocean World- Puerto Plata

Damajagua Cascades (I guess it's like Dunn's River Falls in Jamaica)

Mount Isabel de Torres - the park and the Teleferico - Puerto Plata

Puerto Plata town - El Centro (for shopping and souvenirs)

Golf in Playa Dorada

Horseback & ATVing

Playa Dorada AI day pass for the beach

Chicas:

Blackbeard's Chicas:
The chicas are directly accountable to 1 of 2 Mamasans who have the authority to hire and fire them. All complaints and issues with the chicas are to be resolved through the Mamasan because the chicas are independent contractors that do not work for the hotel. There are 2 groups of chicas. the afternoon shift 11am- 6pm approximately a dozen and the evening shift approximately 2 dozen from 5pm - midnight. 1600DP for ST and 3000DP for TLN. The majority of the chicas work 6 days a week with 1 day off however some have other arrangements with the Mamasan. When they arrive at work they sign in and are required to turn their cell phones in. (EXCELLENT idea) They will often start their shift in heels and end in flats and of course I can't blame them.
The chicas are very friendly with one another and will often approach you in pairs in order to encourage "Happy Hour." Some will approach and give their saludos and others will just sit back tranquilla. Some really know how to work the room and others just look. I sensed no jealousy or competition it is as if they are a family, they share drinks and food together.
The chicas ranged from 6-8 with some stars (close to 9)that could pass for models, but I would say the average would be rated a 7.
GFE & PSE
All of the chicas I dealt with were pleasant some were more friendly than others. The sessions were professional but not mechanical. I could best describe them as somewhere between GFE and PSE, I found I either enjoyed the BBBJ or the sex more as can be expected each girl had her strengths and weaknesses.

Field of Dreams Chicas
The chicas are directly accountable to a Mamasans or the manager on duty. All the chicas are independent contractors that do not work for the hotel. Some of the chicas live on the property. One of the chicas told me she lives in one large room with no TV that has 6 beds and sometimes sleeps 10 chicas. There are 2 groups of chicas the ones who live on sight and the ones who live off sight which stragle in during different parts of the day. The tarifa is 1600DP for ST and 3000DP for TLN. The majority of the chcas work 6 days a week with 1 day off however some have other arrangements with the management. The chicas are not required to sign in or turn their cell phones in. There would be a dozen chicas on property at any time in comparison to twice as many at Blackbeards.
The chicas are very friendly with one another and they were a more lively group than the Blackbeards chicas. They do not work in pairs like the Blackbeards chicas. Some will approach and give their saludos and others will just sit back tranquilla. Some really know how to work the room and others just look. I sensed no jealousy or competition it is as if they are a family, they share drinks and food together. The chicas ranged from 5-7 with 1 or 2 close to 8. The chicas spent their time playing pool, in the pool or playing cards.
GFE & PSE
All of the chicas I dealt with were pleasant some were more friendly than others. The sessions were not professional like Blackbeards I had my first PSE and GFE of the trip here. The chicas in general could not touch the Blackbeards chicas but they made up for it in attitude and fun.


Check in & Check out

Blackbeard's has a check in desk, everything went smooth details are reviewed from their handbook and you are given your keys.

Field of Dreams has no check in desk and the office was closed upon my arrival. There is no handbook or orientation on how things work you are simply given your keys and fend for yourself.

Cambio:



Wells Fargo Bank US: 37-1
Exchange POP airport: 36-1
Western Union (La Sirena Puerto Plata): 42.6-1
Jenny's Market Costambar: 42-1
Balckbeard's: 40-1
Field of Dreams: 42-1


Jacuzzi Option:

Blackbeards has a Jacuzzi Option, you can take a girl into the Jacuzzi where both of you can get naked for about 30 minutes for 500DP. If you decide to session with her the 500DP is rolled into the regular tarifa 1600DP for ST and 3000DP for TLN. I did not try this option so I cannot make any personal observations.
I saw a Jacuzzi at Field of Dreams however it had no water in it and I am unaware if they offer a similar option.

Conclusion:

Both Blackbeards and Field of Dreams are inexpensive hotel options where mongers can practice this thing of ours in relative safety. They are excellent places for the novice monger or the veteran monger who does not want to hunt and desires everything at his fingertips. Since they both are controlled environments issues such as negotiation of tarifas, thefts and scams are rarely if ever an issue. The difference between the two options is Blackbeards is far more organized and efficient than Field of Dreams; in addition not only does Blackbeards have twice as many chicas on site than Field of Dreams the chicas of Blackbeards in general are far more attractive. I experienced 4 Blackbeards chicas and 2 Field of Dreams chicas and although I enjoyed them all I enjoyed my experience with the Field of Dreams chicas the most.

The primary advantage of Field of Dreams in my opinion is its location which is close to both the airport and Sosua. If a monger has a transportation he can more readily use Field of Dreams as a base of operations since Blackbeards is much further away from Sosua.

Finally if I was seeking a simple inexpensive sex vacation with the minimum of hassles I would choose Blackbeards over Field of Dreams as in all things YMMV.

[El-Rey]

Good stuff Brother. Nice observations and intel.

[JuanElGriego]

Camaro, if out of 6 total sessions, your 2 best were at FOD yet you'd still stay at BB's next time, I can only imagine how lacking the selection must have been at FOD while you were there.

[camaro1257]

Camaro, if out of 6 total sessions, your 2 best were at FOD yet you'd still stay at BB's next time, I can only imagine how lacking the selection must have been at FOD while you were there.

I know my logic is DISCOMBOBULATED...is that a word?:rofl::rofl::rofl:...let me explain there were some women at Blackbeards that were 8 model quality I mean tan hermosa but they were less GFE than the Field of Dreams chicas. In addition the Field of Dreams chicas were a more fun and lively group. The reason I would choose Blackbeards over Field of Dreams is that there were more women they were more attractive and I sensed from all of the chicas I was with I could get GFE if I spent more quality time with them I just didn't have enough time to make that type of connection.

[dquick]

I have been to FOD probably 10 times. It was always a day trip from Sosua. The one thing that makes it worth the drive is the quality of the session. I have never had a bad session from FOD. GFE every time.

My last time there, I felt the quality of girls had slipped. I did not see one cute spinner. I only saw a bunch of 6s hanging around. This was a Tuesday, so I ended up leaving after one drink. I hit the stores in Puerto Plata instead.

I do plan to go back again. Costumbar is far for a quick day trip and I am not spending the night at Blackbeards.

[exoticspirit]

This is a great comparison. I stayed at Blackbeard's for a few nights during my trip to DR last year. If I went to DR again, I was planning on doing a short stay at FOD but from photos I've seen as well as this review, I too would opt to skip it in favour of Blackbeard's too. More selection and this is important for me since I found that I'm only attracted to a certain % of the DR women there. So if I catch FOD on a bad time, it could be slim pickings for me no matter what the GFE would be.

[camaro1257]

This is a great comparison. I stayed at Blackbeard's for a few nights during my trip to DR last year. If I went to DR again, I was planning on doing a short stay at FOD but from photos I've seen as well as this review, I too would opt to skip it in favour of Blackbeard's too. More selection and this is important for me since I found that I'm only attracted to a certain % of the DR women there. So if I catch FOD on a bad time, it could be slim pickings for me no matter what the GFE would be.

...agreed...

[sonrisa]

Add my vote to the "Thank You Very Much" column for the detail comparison report. I have stayed numerous times at Blackbeards, usually for a week or so. I know most report they get bored and need to move on to Sosua after a few days. As for me, I enjoy reading, relaxing at the pool or nearby tranquil beach and taking a few side trips (I rent a car) to Puerto Plata, Sosua, Santiago and a few other places. So boredom was never a problem. In fact, I would have no problem staying another eight days, the length of my normal trips.

I have also visited Field of Dreams numerous times, but not overnight.

However, most of my trips are in Sosua where I stay at The Palms.

I agree with the comparisons made between Blackbeards and FoD.

While I like the fact that FoD continues to make improvements and seeks to listen to its customers, I still choose Blackbeards. Probably the biggest reasons are consistency, quality and value. Blackbeards is well-managed. The quality of food, rooms and facilities are excellent. The pricing for food, rooms and drinks are competitive and I never feel gouged there. I like the location. The quality of the chicas has always been very good when I've been there and are always friendly without being pushy. While they have some great activities and parties, the atmosphere also allows for both times of entertainment and relaxation. Plus, I always enjoy reading their newsletter . . . and seeing the photos. I sense that the management of Blackbeards is always concerned and, therefore, addresses the overall experience of its guests from food to rooms to atmosphere to grounds to entertainment to value. I've seen way too many businesses and business owners allow success to go to their heads and end up killing to goose that laid the golden egg. The ownership and management of Blackbeards appears to be sensitive to that danger by remaining ever sensitive to its customers.

I sense that FoD is trying to do some of the same and I wish them success. I think there is plenty of room for two such places, especially if the leadership of Sosua and beyond continue to try and kill their goose.

[camaro1257]

Add my vote to the "Thank You Very Much" column for the detail comparison report. I agree with the comparisons made between Blackbeards and FoD. While I like the fact that FoD continues to make improvements and seeks to listen to its customers, I still choose Blackbeards. The ownership and management of Blackbeards appears to be sensitive to that danger by remaining ever sensitive to its customers. I sense that FoD is trying to do some of the same and I wish them success. I think there is plenty of room for two such places, especially if the leadership of Sosua and beyond continue to try and kill their goose.

...thanks for the compliment and I agree with your observations also...http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/images/posticons/thumbup.gif

[kendean1]

I've never been to FOD.- But I would add Blackbeards has access to a beach - and they have a pretty awesome Massage and Manicure service on site by a cute little Chica - Maide.

Prettty sure no beach near FOD - not sure about other value added services offered....

[camaro1257]

I've never been to FOD.- But I would add Blackbeards has access to a beach - and they have a pretty awesome Massage and Manicure service on site by a cute little Chica - Maide.

Prettty sure no beach near FOD - not sure about other value added services offered....

...good point!http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/images/posticons/thumbup.gif

[thunderstar]

Discombulated - just starting to be widely used in the uk over the last 6 months or so - so I guess it's a word - not sure what the rest of the world make of the word.

"My discombobulated moral compass - do I pay the 500 to a new girl or the 1500 she was worth?"

[camaro1257]

Discombulated - just starting to be widely used in the uk over the last 6 months or so - so I guess it's a word - not sure what the rest of the world make of the word.

"My discombobulated moral compass - do I pay the 500 to a new girl or the 1500 she was worth?"

...I'll take 1500 Alex...:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Westy]

From the American Heritage Dictionary, 1975:

Discombobulate, tr. v. -lated, lating, lates. Slang. To throw into a state of confusion; disconcert; upset. [Mock-Latin formation.]

Just so's you know. :rolleyes2:

[Irie]

From the American Heritage Dictionary, 1975:

Discombobulate, tr. v. -lated, lating, lates. Slang. To throw into a state of confusion; disconcert; upset. [Mock-Latin formation.]

Just so's you know. :rolleyes2:


Will the educational value of this board ever cease? :rolleyes::lol: (jk Westy)

thanks for the report and synopsis Camaro. It sounds like you had a good trip.

[camaro1257]

Will the educational value of this board ever cease? :rolleyes::lol: (jk Westy)

thanks for the report and synopsis Camaro. It sounds like you had a good trip.

...yes it was a great experience however I did miss the LAWLESSNESS of Sosua...:biggrin::eek::biggrin:

[DMV81]

Thanks for the report - I'm headed to BB for 2 nights then Sosua in Oct.

Tipping, which is not just a city in china, is something I'm used to doing at home by habit and by virtue of working as a bartender.

Is tipping part of standard practice at BB or FOD? Do the chicas ask/beg for propina after the sessions?

If so - what would be an appropriate amount?

I'm likely at least to round-up to 2000 pesos or more for PSE/fotos/2-leche.

Does a tip make me a gentleman or sucker?

Does witholding make me a cheapskate the finer chicas will ignore?

[camaro1257]

Thanks for the report - I'm headed to BB for 2 nights then Sosua in Oct.

Tipping, which is not just a city in china, is something I'm used to doing at home by habit and by virtue of working as a bartender.

Is tipping part of standard practice at BB or FOD? Do the chicas ask/beg for propina after the sessions?

If so - what would be an appropriate amount?

I'm likely at least to round-up to 2000 pesos or more for PSE/fotos/2-leche.

Does a tip make me a gentleman or sucker?

Does witholding make me a cheapskate the finer chicas will ignore?

...tipping is neither required or expected either at Blackbeards or Field of Dreams. If it were me I would use that tip money to have breakfast, lunch or dinner with one or more of the girls for the purpose of building rapport. Both groups of women would appreciate the gesture and the investment would likely pay dividends in GFE going forward...

[kendean1]

Thanks for the report - I'm headed to BB for 2 nights then Sosua in Oct.

Tipping, which is not just a city in china, is something I'm used to doing at home by habit and by virtue of working as a bartender.

Is tipping part of standard practice at BB or FOD? Do the chicas ask/beg for propina after the sessions?

If so - what would be an appropriate amount?

I'm likely at least to round-up to 2000 pesos or more for PSE/fotos/2-leche.

Does a tip make me a gentleman or sucker?

Does witholding make me a cheapskate the finer chicas will ignore?

When are you going to Blackbeards in Oct? I've been there many times and am pretty familiar with the experience. Ken

[DMV81]

I'm arriving at BB wed 10/9 and checking out Fri 10/11 to head to Sosua for 2 nights.

Are you going to be there any of those days?

Interested in splitting rides b/w POP / BB / Sosua? I already reserved the BB driver for POP airport pickup at 2:00 on 10/9.

[nycdude]

I'm arriving at BB wed 10/9 and checking out Fri 10/11 to head to Sosua for 2 nights.

Are you going to be there any of those days?

Interested in splitting rides b/w POP / BB / Sosua? I already reserved the BB driver for POP airport pickup at 2:00 on 10/9.
That's too bad I will be at BB on 10/8 and will leave on 10/10 to go to sosua. Bad luck for me, I would have like to share ride to sosua. Anyway, hope to see you guys there, first beers on me.

[sonrisa]

Thanks for the report - I'm headed to BB for 2 nights then Sosua in Oct.

Tipping, which is not just a city in china, is something I'm used to doing at home by habit and by virtue of working as a bartender.

Is tipping part of standard practice at BB or FOD? Do the chicas ask/beg for propina after the sessions?

If so - what would be an appropriate amount?

I'm likely at least to round-up to 2000 pesos or more for PSE/fotos/2-leche.

Does a tip make me a gentleman or sucker?

Does witholding make me a cheapskate the finer chicas will ignore?


Tipping is not required and I've never been asked for a tip . . . maybe I'm just lucky. Actually, I think the "no tipping" approach works best for BB, the chicas and the clients. Here's why? The set prices for the sessions allow the chicas to earn very good money for the DR and even good money for the type of profession (?) they are in. The quality and safety of the environment is another bonus as a working environment for the chicas. A chica can earn in a few days what it would take a month to earn in another DR job and a chica who has a very good week could earn way more in a week than elsewhere. So the set prices are good for the chicas. Chicas win.

The set prices with no tipping is good for BB. The strengths of Blackbeards include: quality hotel, good reasonably priced food and drinks, nice amenities (including one of the very few working hot tubs), beach very close, great security, and, perhaps most importantly, a no-hassle positive experience. If Blackbeards starts promoting or encouraging tipping for the chicas the hassle-free approach is lost and BBs will suffer from frustrated customers who end up deciding the hassle isn't worth it. By setting reasonable prices, even though some may seem to be a little on the high side, the hassle-free experience makes the experience and value for price very positive. So the set prices are good for Blackbeards. Blackbeards win.

The set prices with no tipping is good for the clients. If you want hassles and constant begging for tips and other things, you can go to Sosua or lots of other places. Regular patrons of BBs enjoy the hassle-free approach and no need to worry about tipping or other drama. In fact, if there is drama the management and mamasan at BBs want to know about it in order to resolve any problems and remind the chicas of what is expected. So those who stay at BBs can enjoy a relaxing vacation. Personally, most of the time I stay in Sosua but I always enjoy my stays at BBs. In fact, I choose BBs when I want my vacation to be totally relaxing. The set prices are good for the clients. The clients of BBs win.

Win-Win-Win for all. I'd actually encourage anyone staying at BBs NOT to tip. Of course, I am speaking about the chicas and not other services. If my room is cleaned well, I tip for housekeeping. I also make sure the waitresses receive a tip or a little bit more than what is included on the bill. Most likely neither the housekeeping staff nor the waitresses have nearly the earning potential as the working chicas.

We have all experienced how GREED destroys. BBs has a good set up. It is fair to everyone. Maybe the prices for the chicas are not the lowest, but there is excellent bang-for-the-buck. If the chicas and/or management start getting greedy and destroy the atmosphere, then why go there. As for me, I think BBs is an EXCELLENT place that allows everyone to have a good time.

If you think I am mistaken about tipping the chicas, please share a reply giving your perspective. I always want to be fair and courteous, but I also know DR chicas can devour anyone who is too fair and/or too courteous . . . the voice of experience speaks here.

[camaro1257]

We have all experienced how GREED destroys.Maybe the prices for the chicas are not the lowest, but there is excellent bang-for-the-buck. If the chicas and/or management start getting greedy and destroy the atmosphere, then why go there. As for me, I think BBs is an EXCELLENT place that allows everyone to have a good time. If you think I am mistaken about tipping the chicas, please share a reply giving your perspective. I always want to be fair and courteous, but I also know DR chicas can devour anyone who is too fair and/or too courteous . . . the voice of experience speaks here.

...a good example of this is what the weekend warrior crew has contributed to Sosua by treating it like their own personal strip club as opposed to a developing world sex destination. Chicas that would have been happy with 500-1000DP from Dominicanos before they were corrupted now demand "cien." I am of the belief we should pay a fair price no more no less...

[Westy]

Will the educational value of this board ever cease? :rolleyes::lol: (jk Westy)

Thank YOU, Irie! If someone hadn't kidded me about my post, it would have been wasted.

[MrHappy]

Talk about deja vu'..... Am I going nuts, or didn't you just do a comparison between FOD and Blackbeards??

Tell me I'm not hallucinating...

[camaro1257]

Talk about deja vu'..... Am I going nuts, or didn't you just do a comparison between FOD and Blackbeards??

Tell me I'm not hallucinating...

...you are not hallucinating the entire report was posted in Trip Reports. I just modified the synopsis and posted this portion in the Blackbeards section for those who did not want to read the other trip report...

[MrHappy]

...you are not hallucinating the entire report was posted in Trip Reports. I just modified the synopsis and posted this portion in the Blackbeards section for those who did not want to read the other trip report...

Whew! Thanks. That's happened to me a couple of times. I read something and swear I've read it before. Spooky.

One of the great things about having such a shitty memory is I can watch the same movies 2-3 times, and each time it's the first time:rofl::rofl:

[camaro1257]

Whew! Thanks. That's happened to me a couple of times. I read something and swear I've read it before. Spooky.

One of the great things about having such a shitty memory is I can watch the same movies 2-3 times, and each time it's the first time:rofl::rofl:

...I am gonna change the synopsis again and post it in the Dominican Establishment section and really fuck with your head:rofl::rofl::rofl:...jk...:lol:

[MrHappy]

...I am gonna change the synopsis again and post it in the Dominican Establishment section and really fuck with your head:rofl::rofl::rofl:...jk...:lol:

You're enjoying this, aren't you?:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

[camaro1257]

You're enjoying this, aren't you?:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[huskerdude]

I am currently on the grounds now, spent 3 days at FOD, 3 days at BB over the weekend, then back to FOD for 2 days. I've always stayed at BB and was very satisfied but wanted to try FOD. Rates FOD 42-1, Yennys 42.6-1, BB 41-1. Food is great at both places, very consistant. FOD food is more expensive, especially the beef which Jeffrey says is angus, not Dominican. Chicas at BB very consistant, and saw over a couple dozen that I recognized & they recognized me from previous visits. FOD quality is almost up to par as BB. I found a lot more GFE at FOD with some girls really kissing DFK. Both places BBBJ is norm. No tipping at either. BB has the advantage of the beach and Sol Mia close by. FOD is isolated. BB has more mosquitoes due to location near beach. BB the chicas use their own towel, FOD the chicas use yours. The biggest thing that makes me lean towards FOD is: FOD has great air conditioning and outstanding hot water and water pressure. In fact you can only turn the hot water half way or it gets too hot. BB water still just trickles and you are lucky to get lukewarm water. Also the eclectrical problems still exists at BB with sa me having no AC Sun. afternoon til Mon when I left. It was also out for about 4 hours Sat. Also found actually FOD has more chicas on dayshift. BB only had 6-8 Fri, Sat, Sun. FOD had about a dozen to start and had even more as the day went on. BB has 2 shifts 11-6 and 6-12. FOD has around 10 live in chicas then shifts at 11,1,3,5. and they rotate shifts and live in. FOD maxed out Sat. PM with over 30 chicas according to another guy that was there over the weekend. FOD has a lot of guys that come in at night and get a ST and Room, just in & out. BB was about 3/4 full and FOD had around 4-5 guys on grounds. Anyway, that is my latest on both places. Of course the chica quality is YMMV and everyone has different tastes, but I found FOD to be improving compared to other reports. Of course BB has quality and consistency except for water and electricity.

[camaro1257]

I am currently on the grounds now, spent 3 days at FOD, 3 days at BB over the weekend, then back to FOD for 2 days. I've always stayed at BB and was very satisfied but wanted to try FOD. Rates FOD 42-1, Yennys 42.6-1, BB 41-1. Food is great at both places, very consistant. FOD food is more expensive, especially the beef which Jeffrey says is angus, not Dominican. Chicas at BB very consistant, and saw over a couple dozen that I recognized & they recognized me from previous visits. FOD quality is almost up to par as BB. I found a lot more GFE at FOD with some girls really kissing DFK. Both places BBBJ is norm. No tipping at either. BB has the advantage of the beach and Sol Mia close by. FOD is isolated. BB has more mosquitoes due to location near beach. BB the chicas use their own towel, FOD the chicas use yours. The biggest thing that makes me lean towards FOD is: FOD has great air conditioning and outstanding hot water and water pressure. In fact you can only turn the hot water half way or it gets too hot. BB water still just trickles and you are lucky to get lukewarm water. Also the eclectrical problems still exists at BB with sa me having no AC Sun. afternoon til Mon when I left. It was also out for about 4 hours Sat. Also found actually FOD has more chicas on dayshift. BB only had 6-8 Fri, Sat, Sun. FOD had about a dozen to start and had even more as the day went on. BB has 2 shifts 11-6 and 6-12. FOD has around 10 live in chicas then shifts at 11,1,3,5. and they rotate shifts and live in. FOD maxed out Sat. PM with over 30 chicas according to another guy that was there over the weekend. FOD has a lot of guys that come in at night and get a ST and Room, just in & out. BB was about 3/4 full and FOD had around 4-5 guys on grounds. Anyway, that is my latest on both places. Of course the chica quality is YMMV and everyone has different tastes, but I found FOD to be improving compared to other reports. Of course BB has quality and consistency except for water and electricity.

...thanks for the update...

[exoticspirit]

Of course BB has quality and consistency except for water and electricity.

When I stayed at BB and my room was on the second level, I found the water pressure and hot water to be pretty good. But yes I do remember the mosquitoes but not so much at night time but in the mornings at both the breakfast and lobby areas which are exposed to the outside. When I was just sitting in the lobby, they were attacking the legs and I had to retreat.

[camaro1257]

When I stayed at BB and my room was on the second level, I found the water pressure and hot water to be pretty good. But yes I do remember the mosquitoes but not so much at night time but in the mornings at both the breakfast and lobby areas which are exposed to the outside. When I was just sitting in the lobby, they were attacking the legs and I had to retreat.

...during my stay attacking mosquitoes were not a problem but attacking chicas that was another thing...:lol::lol::lol:

[MrHappy]

...during my stay attacking mosquitoes were not a problem but attacking chicas that was another thing...:lol::lol::lol:

Blackbeards really needs to get one of those handheld propane foggers and spray the area to the east of their property.

I have one, and it makes a huge difference. The only problem is finding the mineral oil based insecticide that's used in it.

[el toro]

Will places like BB's and FOD be on the soon to be closed list as well I wonder. Perhaps they have an advantage in that they're on the outskirts of Sosua and in smaller communties. I don't know.......

[jojoslim]

Thanks for the great info bro.

[camaro1257]

Thanks for the great info bro.

...de nada!

[dquick]

I am currently on the grounds now, spent 3 days at FOD, 3 days at BB over the weekend, then back to FOD for 2 days. I've always stayed at BB and was very satisfied but wanted to try FOD. Rates FOD 42-1, Yennys 42.6-1, BB 41-1. Food is great at both places, very consistant. FOD food is more expensive, especially the beef which Jeffrey says is angus, not Dominican. Chicas at BB very consistant, and saw over a couple dozen that I recognized & they recognized me from previous visits. FOD quality is almost up to par as BB. I found a lot more GFE at FOD with some girls really kissing DFK. Both places BBBJ is norm. No tipping at either. BB has the advantage of the beach and Sol Mia close by. FOD is isolated. BB has more mosquitoes due to location near beach. BB the chicas use their own towel, FOD the chicas use yours. The biggest thing that makes me lean towards FOD is: FOD has great air conditioning and outstanding hot water and water pressure. In fact you can only turn the hot water half way or it gets too hot. BB water still just trickles and you are lucky to get lukewarm water. Also the eclectrical problems still exists at BB with sa me having no AC Sun. afternoon til Mon when I left. It was also out for about 4 hours Sat. Also found actually FOD has more chicas on dayshift. BB only had 6-8 Fri, Sat, Sun. FOD had about a dozen to start and had even more as the day went on. BB has 2 shifts 11-6 and 6-12. FOD has around 10 live in chicas then shifts at 11,1,3,5. and they rotate shifts and live in. FOD maxed out Sat. PM with over 30 chicas according to another guy that was there over the weekend. FOD has a lot of guys that come in at night and get a ST and Room, just in & out. BB was about 3/4 full and FOD had around 4-5 guys on grounds. Anyway, that is my latest on both places. Of course the chica quality is YMMV and everyone has different tastes, but I found FOD to be improving compared to other reports. Of course BB has quality and consistency except for water and electricity.

Just read this today. I am glad to hear that FOD is improving chica quality again. I use to really enjoy my day trips to FOD. That use to be my break from Sosua. Go about 1. Get lunch. Fuck a chica. Take a nap. And back by 6. TIME FOR RUMBA!!!

[camaro1257]

Just read this today. I am glad to hear that FOD is improving chica quality again. I use to really enjoy my day trips to FOD. That use to be my break from Sosua. Go about 1. Get lunch. Fuck a chica. Take a nap. And back by 6. TIME FOR RUMBA!!!

...what did they want for the room?

[Bud64]

WOW great information so for a newbie like myself BB could be a good first plunge? (pun intended) :smile:

[JDR]

WOW great information so for a newbie like myself BB could be a good first plunge? (pun intended) :smile:

Join the trip report section and get more.

[TC]

WOW great information so for a newbie like myself BB could be a good first plunge? (pun intended) :smile:

BB's is a great choice for anyone's first plunge. For the inexperience monger, it's as hassle free as can be.

[UnMEnXTC]

esp at FOD - can any say what the rate for a ST room is, or is it the full nightly rate ie $50.00?

I am thinking of returning to DR next week after a 7 year hiatus.

[JDR]

esp at FOD - can any say what the rate for a ST room is, or is it the full nightly rate ie $50.00?

I am thinking of returning to DR next week after a 7 year hiatus.

You been gone 7 years?

[BrooklynBeas]

esp at FOD - can any say what the rate for a ST room is, or is it the full nightly rate ie $50.00?

I am thinking of returning to DR next week after a 7 year hiatus.

Wow, where the fuck you been? If I remember correctly we hung a few times at the old Sosua Palace... You're the clamato juice drinker, right? I think you used to mix it with your presidentes... Yeah, weird I remember this after 7 years lol

[weyland]

esp at FOD - can any say what the rate for a ST room is, or is it the full nightly rate ie $50.00?


Last I heard it was 800 pesos for two hours with an ISOC price of 600 pesos, but I think the latter offer has long expired.

[SrSuerte]

Last I heard it was 800 pesos for two hours with an ISOC price of 600 pesos, but I think the latter offer has long expired.


It has expired. The price for "El grupo de Roberto" is finished.

[porno frank]

Excellent and informative report on the two moneger spot in the dr.

[dgtlman]

By the way, do the chic as stay overnight in the room? I could not understand because I saw the shift ends at midnight?? Also, are you allowed all the banging you can ?

[camaro1257]

By the way, do the chic as stay overnight in the room? I could not understand because I saw the shift ends at midnight?? Also, are you allowed all the banging you can ?


If you choose the TLN option for 3k the Chica stays all night with you.TLN is generally 2 hits 1 at night and 1 in the morning. You maybe able to work out something more as always YMMV.

[Meyer Lansky]

By the way, do the chic as stay overnight in the room? I could not understand because I saw the shift ends at midnight?? Also, are you allowed all the banging you can ?


TLN= Todo La Noche AKA 2 maybe 3 nuts @ BB's.
They tend to fall asleep after a solid hour long session.
If you just got released from Rikers and require 12 straight hours of monkey sex all night, you may need to negotiate this before hand and a little propina may be in line.
Some girls like it non-stop all night, but not common.

[Nick T]

Thanks for the report - I'm headed to BB for 2 nights then Sosua in Oct.

Tipping, which is not just a city in china, is something I'm used to doing at home by habit and by virtue of working as a bartender.

Is tipping part of standard practice at BB or FOD? Do the chicas ask/beg for propina after the sessions?

If so - what would be an appropriate amount?

I'm likely at least to round-up to 2000 pesos or more for PSE/fotos/2-leche.

Does a tip make me a gentleman or sucker?

Does witholding make me a cheapskate the finer chicas will ignore?


No tipping is required at BlackBeards. The price at the bar and in the restaurant includes a 10% gratuity

[givengo440]

Camaro nice read! I too would choose BB's over FOD. Both nice facilities but def better GFE in BB's and food. Hay a brothers gotta eat before, during, and after sex.

[camaro1257]

Camaro nice read! I too would choose BB's over FOD. Both nice facilities but def better GFE in BB's and food. Hay a brothers gotta eat before, during, and after sex.

Thanks I forgot about this report it was 2 years ago...my how time flies...:p

[j_d66]

Perhaps you should visit both places again and give us an update from your perspective.

Both seem to have some changes going on and it would be nice to know what your feelings are on the places from the perspective of a S-T or daytime visitor.

Assuming you have some free time to spare :corky:

:iconTU:

[camaro1257]

Perhaps you should visit both places again and give us an update from your perspective.

Both seem to have some changes going on and it would be nice to know what your feelings are on the places from the perspective of a S-T or daytime visitor.

Assuming you have some free time to spare :corky:

:iconTU:

There you GOOOOOOO putting thoughts in my head as I am bored as HELL...:p

[QueGuapo]

Perhaps you should visit both places again and give us an update from your perspective.

Both seem to have some changes going on and it would be nice to know what your feelings are on the places from the perspective of a S-T or daytime visitor.

Assuming you have some free time to spare :corky:

:iconTU:

I have visited both places two weeks ago for an evening. BB is still the best of the two with by far better selection of girls and food. At BB the girls charge 1900 pesos for a Couple of hours and for an outsider ( not staying at the hotel) a room is 800 pesos for the same amount of time.
At FOD a 2 hour session room and girl is 3500 and again the girls are very low end and not properly dressed most of the time. If you go to FOD during the day you will see most of the girls sleeping on the couches or on the chairs. It takes the mood down in my opinion.

[MH16]

Cam, if you're around in a couple weeks, we could both offer comparisons...
My last visit was BB > FOD but thatz bcuz this one chica @ BB made me tap out...

[camaro1257]

Cam, if you're around in a couple weeks, we could both offer comparisons...
My last visit was BB > FOD but thatz bcuz this one chica @ BB made me tap out...

...lemme know we can wing but I only want to spend one night in each spot preferably during the week...don't want any weekend action...

[deezl]

I have visited both places two weeks ago for an evening. BB is still the best of the two with by far better selection of girls and food. At BB the girls charge 1900 pesos for a Couple of hours and for an outsider ( not staying at the hotel) a room is 800 pesos for the same amount of time.
May FOD a 2 hour session room and girl is 3500 and again the girls are very low end and not properly dressed most of the time. If you go to FOD during the day you will see most of the girls sleeping of the couches or on the chairs. It takes the mood down in my opinion.

BBs has always struck me as a place where guys vacation to, they book a room, fly to DR just to stay at BB's and the place is set up accordingly as a vacation destination.

FOD seems like a place that was set up for gringos who booked a vacation to an AI with the family but want to slip away for a few hours for some strange.

Never been to BB's because it's so far out of the way for me but I've always heard good things. I've stopped in at FOD twice and was very underwhelmed both times. Chicas were basically a bunch of 4-6's in street clothes, not very enticing at all.

And those murals. Damn. It's like they really wanted to drive home the 'this place is totally amateur' concept.

[MH16]

BBs has always struck me as a place where guys vacation to, they book a room, fly to DR just to stay at BB's and the place is set up accordingly as a vacation destination.

FOD seems like a place that was set up for gringos who booked a vacation to an AI with the family but want to slip away for a few hours for some strange.

Never been to BB's because it's so far out of the way for me but I've always heard good things. I've stopped in at FOD twice and was very underwhelmed both times. Chicas were basically a bunch of 4-6's in street clothes, not very enticing at all.

And those murals. Damn. It's like they really wanted to drive home the 'this place is totally amateur' concept.

For the sake of exploration , you should make the extra step and visit BB... Talent is waay better and the girls were more friendly once you engage a conversation.
The hottest girl i met at FOD was the waitress.. n she wasnt available for on site activities... :(

[MH16]

...lemme know we can wing but I only want to spend one night in each spot preferably during the week...don't want any weekend action...

During the week - My thoughts exactly..
Staying at FOD - I never felt like staying overnight there. No vibe
Staying at BB - An overnight sounds possible...

Week of Sept 27th is good for this guy

[deezl]

For the sake of exploration , you should make the extra step and visit BB... Talent is waay better and the girls were more friendly once you engage a conversation.
The hottest girl i met at FOD was the waitress.. n she wasnt available for on site activities... :(

If I was ever going to go to BB's it would have been on my first trip. It's not worth the time for me to drive 90mins there and back when I can relax on the beach in Sosua or Cabarete and call chicas to come to me. I hate driving through Puerto Plata.

[minkyboodle]

Just a quick couple of notes from my recent trip. I started with Friday and Saturday night at BBs and did Monday and Tuesday before I left to close the trip. I never stayed at F.O.D. I visited there on a Wednesday to check it out (once I was staying in Sosua) so this is just what I experienced. Again, I can only comment briefly on F.O.D.

BBs current line up DESTROYS what I saw at FOD. The girls there were sleeping and not even dressed when I was there. It was probably better on a weekend but I was underwhelmed to say the least. Played a game of pool, bought a few drinks, was leaving and the bartender (who was not the friendliest fellow, sorry no name) tried to pull shenanigans with the bill. Again, this was just my experience so YMMV. On to Barba Negra.

I loved my stay there. A couple of strengths to Costambar (even though its not ideal for a day trip location wise).
1. The beach - Not quite as beautiful as Sosua Beach but so much more peaceful
2. The neighborhood - I enjoyed walking around many times and found all who I spoke to be very pleasant.
3. The jacuzzi - At the end of the night, its fun to throw 500 at 3 or 4. Take em to the Jacuzzi and see if any win the TLN prize. Just a unique thing really.
4. Chica quality - I concur with Cam, I'd say the average was 7 with a few definite 9s. They are friendly and were not nearly as pushy as the FOD girls.
5. GFE - I think this may have gotten better, as I know with comment cards and the chica of the month BB is actively trying to improve this. I'd be interested to hear an updated review Cam. Maybe in addition to the 4000 DOP girl, you can spend a few nights at Barba Negra to celebrate the upcoming retirement anniversary.

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=122721&d=1442353760

:corky::corky::iconTU:

[camaro1257]

I'd be interested to hear an updated review Cam. Maybe in addition to the 4000 DOP girl, you can spend a few nights at Barba Negra to celebrate the upcoming retirement anniversary.

Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=122721&d=1442353760)

:corky::corky::iconTU:

It's almost a done deal I need to try something different and I haven't been to either establishment since I first wrote this report. In addition since I live in Puerto Plata perhaps the chicas can turn me on to any networks they may be a part of. I think one night in each location is enough it doesn't make sense to do more since I live in the area. I can stay just long enough to get a feel challenge my boredom and gather enough info for Part 2 of this report

The only thing for me to do is to pick a date...

[QueGuapo]

BBs has always struck me as a place where guys vacation to, they book a room, fly to DR just to stay at BB's and the place is set up accordingly as a vacation destination.

FOD seems like a place that was set up for gringos who booked a vacation to an AI with the family but want to slip away for a few hours for some strange.

Never been to BB's because it's so far out of the way for me but I've always heard good things. I've stopped in at FOD twice and was very underwhelmed both times. Chicas were basically a bunch of 4-6's in street clothes, not very enticing at all.

And those murals. Damn. It's like they really wanted to drive home the 'this place is totally amateur' concept.




it really depends on how long you are staying or how often you go to Sosua. I personally like to change things sometimes and this could be a way to do it.
I usually go there once or twice a year just for a dinner and then see if there is some good talent to pick. I usually go with a friend or two so worse case scenario we had dinner ( decent at BB) and spend some good time. If there a couple of chicas that are worth out time then it's a bonus..if not we go back home....

[minkyboodle]

It's almost a done deal I need to try something different and I haven't been to either establishment since I first wrote this report. In addition since I live in Puerto Plata perhaps the chicas can turn me on to any networks they may be a part of. I think one night in each location is enough it doesn't make sense to do more since I live in the area. I can stay just long enough to get a feel challenge my boredom and gather enough info for Part 2 of this report

The only thing for me to do is to pick a date...

Tough livin' down there :smile::smile::iconTU:

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