haiti dominican republic - the new york times
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Blue MoonRetreat
Cabarete
Rio San Juan
Santo Domingo
Sosúa
Puerto Plata
Miles 25
DOMINICANREPUBLIC
HAITI
PiergiorgioPalace Hotel
Patrick’sSilversmithy
SOSÚA BEACH
Playa Alicia
North CoastDiving
Cafe Cubano
El Flow
Mofongo King
Sosúa
Cabarete PalmBeach Condos
CabareteWindsports Club
Lax
La Casita deDon Alfredo
CABARETE BEACH
Cabarete
Where to Stay
CABARETE PALM BEACH CONDOS Cabarete Beach877-240-5605www.cabaretecondos.com Find spacious apartments with full kitchens and private patios.
PIERGIORGIO PALACE HOTEL Calle La Puntilla No. 1, Sosúa809-571-2626www.piergiorgiopalace.comThis resort features a clear blue pool, a good Italian restaurant and endless terraces overlooking the bay.
Where to Eat
BLUE MOON RETREAT Sabaneta-Moca Highway, Jamao al Norte809-757-0614www.bluemoonretreat.netAn Indian restaurant with a Caribbean twist, hidden on a hilltop.
LA CASITA DE DON ALFREDO (A K A PAPI’S)Cabarete Beach809-986-3750This tables-on-the-sand restaurant is famous for whole shrimps served in a cast-iron pan.
MOFONGO KING Sosúa Beach Order this shack’s namesake dish, a mound of mashed plantains mixed with pork crackling or chicken.
Cheap Beaches
PLAYA ALICIA At the end of Calle Dr. RosenThis idyllic cove has a lazy feel.
Where to Party
EL FLOW Calle Pedro Clisante No. 34; Sosúa This local hangout serves cheap beer and rum to a boisterous, informal crowd.
LAX Cabarete Beach 829-915-4842Trade in the corny beachfront clubs for a more relaxed, loungey feel.
What to Do
NORTHERN COAST DIVING Calle Pedro Clisante No. 8; 809-571-1028northerncoastdiving.comTake a snorkeling trip with this company staffed by friendly English speakers.
CABARETE WINDSPORTS CLUB Cabarete Beach809-571-0784cabaretewindsportsclub.comRates for windsurfing gear include a lesson.
What to Buy
PATRICK’S SILVERSMITHY Calle Pedro Clisante No. 3 809-571-2121The owner of this shop makes earrings, bracelets and charms out of silver.
CAFE CUBANO Calle Pedro Clisante No. 27, Sosúa809-571-3493Find great Dominican cigars.
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