Sun 25 Mar 2007
Ever since I began experimenting with Dominican hair products ten years ago, I knew I wanted to be as close to the Dominican Republic as possible. I have yet to visit the DR, but believe me when I say it is next on my travel list.
There are plenty of sites that are more knowledgeable than I regarding Dominican history, culture, and such, so I won’t even attempt to be your guide.
I can, however, point you in the direction of some of the best that the
Dominican Republic has to offer: an online cooking forum, a great Dominican cookbook, a fun Dominican Republic chat board…and a luxury villa!
I am a long-time member of Dominican Cooking, a wonderful online forum whose main focus is members sharing delectable Dominican recipes with each other.
It is that forum where I learned how to make authentic sofrito, Dominican stews,
fish in coconut sauce, Dominican tortilla (egg casserole), tostones, cassava dishes, Caribbean rice casseroles, Dominican salads and veggies, and more.
How clever of the founders of Dominican Cooking to expand on their site and also create their own comprehensive Dominican cookbook!
Click this pic to order your copy securely from Amazon:
For those of you who learn best by association, visit DR1, an excellent message board where you can chat to your heart’s delight with others about all things Dominican.
As for luxury boarding…
Villa Costa Norte is a magnificent Caribbean luxury vacation villa rental located on the pristine northern coast of the Dominican Republic. Recently renovated and redecorated, this oceanfront Dominican Republic villa vacation rental is offered as the perfect spot for Dominican Republic family reunions, paradise island weddings, elegant Dominican Republic parties, Dominican Republic corporate vacation retreats, and even Dominican Republic romantic getaways.
Nestled along a sea cliff overlooking one of the most beautiful bays, each one of its luxury Dominican Republic villa bedroom suites offers a wide, breathtaking view of the ocean.
Villa Costa Norte provides a perfect Caribbean rental villa with six (6) huge bedroom suites with king and queen size beds; one suite is perfect for the kids with 2 bunk beds! Plus, each of the luxury villa bedrooms has its own private balcony, ceiling fan, full ensuite bathroom and elegant tropical designs. Take your meals overlooking the ocean, get a spectacular massage on your private balcony or just sit in a hammock read and snoozing the day away.
The one-of-a-kind private villa pool was specifically designed for relaxation and total enjoyment. Lounge in the pool while our dedicated villa staff serves you drinks poolside or pampers you with a wonderful oceanview massage.
Awesome!
Hey, if you live in the Dominican Republic or know it well and would like to be my
tour guide, just say the word. 
2 Responses to “Let’s Visit: The Dominican Republic!”
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May 21st, 2007 at 10:47 am
I have a great desire to visit the D.R. as well. I have my passport application in as we speak. A friend of mine from Anguilla, commented on how bad Americans were about getting passports. I just never got around to getting one. Previously I didn’t need a passport to travel to the Caribbean,so I was fine without one. Now, I don’t have a choice,I have to have one. I was in Vieques, Puerto Rico last week. While I was in a drugstore, shopping for allergy medicine, it hit me to check the hair care aisle. I must have bought as much as I figured I could fit in my already over packed suitcase. I considered boxing some up and sending it home, but it was the weekend and the Post Office wasn’t open. I’m officially obsessed with Dominican Products. I found Algabo at a discount store for $2.00. It’s great really good and it is manufactured in Argentina. I haven’t heard of it before, but for the price it’s wonderful.
May 21st, 2007 at 11:43 am
You are such a LUCKY DUCK for having been in Puerto Rico recently!
I’m jealous.
I’m cracking up about you bumrushing the hair products aisle and grabbing those products like there was no tomorrow. I would have, too!
Next time you go to Puerto Rico, let me know. I might join you and be your partner in crime.