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 Post subject: First timer to CR
PostPosted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 8:47 pm 
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Hey guys This is my first time to CR. I tried going before but didnt happen. We got a good deal with spirit 594 for 3 tickets. One of the guys im going with been there before a few times some i will not be 100% lost. But i need help Im trying to found someplace to stay. I would like to stay at Del Ray but money is an Issue. I wanted to ask you guys what a good place to stay Near Del Ray. I dont care what the rooms have i Just dont want to get my room ransacked. and the cheapest place for 3 guys in one room. or 2 room for the 3 of us at a good combine price. the dates im going is August 8-12

Also any tips i would be grateful. Im read as much as i can on here lol. Also i wanted to know about Pics? If i take a camrea do the girl get mad or Weirded out if i wanted to take pics of them? or jack up the price if i did.


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PostPosted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 9:02 am 
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not to sound funny style but if you look at the sponsors you will see that there are many options for lodging. most if not all are in walking distance of hdr. for price you can go 25-30 bucks a night to 200+. if you get vip you can use it towards your stay. as for pics, some girls care some dont. some want money, some love the camera. also depends on if you are really into pics or not. they seem to give a little more wiggle room to pro/semi-pro pic takers than to joe blows. lol. anything else. take advantage of this good book and read. :mrgreen:

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 10:40 am 
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hotel asia or hotel nuevo johnson

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:22 pm 
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Thanks for the input guys. I just signed up for VIP. I just needed to know were to start looking.


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PostPosted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:42 pm 
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If you all are ok staying together, I would go for executives penthouse. Runs about $50 per person. It is about a dollar or two cab ride from del ray.


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PostPosted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 10:43 pm 
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Excellent suggestion from Brother Newbie2010. Check EP's classified ad for ino and special deals. They are a CRT Sponsor.

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 Post subject: Re: First timer to CR
PostPosted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 11:25 pm 
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Newbie2010 wrote:
If you all are ok staying together, I would go for executives penthouse. Runs about $50 per person. It is about a dollar or two cab ride from del ray.

Man that what I wanted but for both room 2 out of 5 days im there are taken. i sooo wanted this.FML lol

Im looking at Hotel la Amistad Barrio maybe get the Apartment or Penthouse but they have limited pic and cant tell how many sleeps.

What about Hotel Tiquicia room are cheap but i dont know what shared bathroom means.( do i shared with a random person?)


im mad at myself for still not have a room yet.Plus i have one friend wanting to rent the house for 200 a week but they like 20 cab ride from the heart of the city he cant understand why that not smart or safe. damn i wanted the executives penthouse.


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PostPosted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:17 am 
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Gunnerx7 wrote:
Plus i have one friend wanting to rent the house for 200 a week but they like 20 cab ride from the heart of the city he cant understand why that not smart or safe. damn i wanted the executives penthouse.

I would not rent a house. We got dupped into renting a house. The pics looked nice, but when we got there, the place smelled, there were yellow stains on the mattress, the sheets weren't big enough (so the stains were visible), there was dial-up internet (the computer was older than me also), the whole place hadn't been cleaned in months, and the worst was that it was 30 minutes from SJ (I don't remember but I think it was $10 taxi).

For the money you'd waste on taxis, you can get a decent room in SJ. Try Morazon, it's a block from HDR. The rooms are like $50/night.

I would not get 1 room for 3 guys.


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PostPosted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:21 am 
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Hemmingway Inn or Hotel Castillo.

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:23 am 
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"Shared" bathroom means that it is shared by multiple rooms, i.e. no private bath, typical of hostels.

The Amistad's penthouse and "apartment" rooms only have one bed.

Dunn Inn's standard rooms are also $50 a night with CRT discount., Amistad's are a little bit more.

You can also get a a suite at Hotel Little Havana, $169, one guy gets his own small bedroom, the other two either share the main bed or one sleeps on the floor. :D


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PostPosted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:54 am 
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Why not get the Executive Apartment for the 3 days they're available and go somewhere else for the other two days? Dunn Inn and Hotel Castillo have rooms around $50 and suites that you may be able to arrange 3 people in.


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PostPosted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:57 am 
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Castillo has rooms for as little as $38. If you offered $200 for 3 rooms for 2 days (that's $33/night), they would take it without a doubt.


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PostPosted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 4:47 pm 
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when we got there, the place smelled, there were yellow stains on the mattress, the sheets weren't big enough (so the stains were visible), there was dial-up internet (the computer was older than me also), the whole place hadn't been cleaned in months,

Try Morazon, it's a block from HDR.
Yes that pretty much describes the amenities at Morazan too, but at least they have Ricky Ricardo at your service. :lol:

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 Post subject: Re: First timer to CR
PostPosted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 5:05 pm 
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I would recommend the Freebird. If 3 of you already dont mind sharing a bathroom. The Freebird would be Ideal for you. Check out their Website.

I would not recommend the Tiquicia.


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 Post subject: Re: First timer to CR
PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 5:34 pm 
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Here my update I booked the Penthouse 1 from the 10th til the 13th. I cant wait to see this place. So all that need to be done is to fine a room for the 8th and 9th. I might try the Freebird and share the room. We talked about it we might do the tours for the 9th and worry about girls when we get to the penthouse. I want to do the 5hr ATV tours has anyone tried it? also want to horseback ride. thanks guys for letting me know about the penthouse i wouldn't have found if you guys didn't tell me.


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