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Dominican Republic Extremely High Prices

Don�t let your travel agent give you the false information that the Dominican Republic is cheap. It is NOT TRUE! The prices are triple US prices for the basic necessities. Add insult to injury 85% of their people are poor!

The problem began when the last president drove the dollar to 56 to 1. Prices skyrocketed.

The elections rolled around and the voters sent President Mejia packing his bags. The new American raised president, Leonel Fernandez took on huge loans with the International Monetary Fund and he raised taxes American style to unbearable levels for their impoverished people.

This immediately plummeted the dollar back down to 28 to 1. After about 6 months the merchants lowered the prices on some items by approximately 10% and raised the prices on most items to a comparable price as if the dollar were at around 60 to 1. Everyone refuses to lower prices even though the peso revalued 50%! Prices continue to climb on everything. From a Coca Cola to a new car.

What that means to tourism is certain failure. Their Zona Franca that depends on a lower labor forces is crumbling with the devaluation of the dollar verses their worthless over valued peso.

The actual exchange rate is about 60 to 1, but the exchange rate is being falsely held down with Presidential hype, huge taxes and borrowed dollars. So in other words when a tourist exchanges dollars at 28 to 1 he is loosing 50% right from the get go. There are many poor people who have money sent from relatives who work for dollars in the US. When theses poor people receive their dollars from abroad they are forced to trade them at a 50% loss. When they go to the grocery store to buy foods the prices are based at 60 to 1.

Gasoline costs 103 pesos per gallon. Divide that by 28 and that gives you a price of $3.64 per gallon. Food and pharmaceuticals are so expensive that only the rich eat and have medicine available. The President lowered the dollar exchange rate but raised the prices. People are striking occasionally. Most people in the country are poor. They have a wealthy class. I don�t see how any rich person would want to live there with the mud roads and huge holes in the streets. And every where you look you see trash and poverty.

Simply put their poor just don�t eat.

The only solution is to let the peso free fall to its actual price of 60 to 1. But that looks like it is not going to happen because of the 50 million dollars a month their American raised President borrows every month from the IMF and the overbearing taxes the government forces their poor to pay as opposed to eating. There are plenty of IMF dollars in the street. Who knows where they are going other than in political pockets.

Long live poverty in the Dominican Republic.

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A Carnival Cruise? It's a 24-7 Party!
By Linda Woods

Sometimes you just want to have fun! If there�s any place on earth that can guarantee you fun (24/7), it�s a Carnival cruise. Imagine boarding a floating resort decked out with amenities designed purely to bring a smile to your face. You will surrender immediately to relaxation, laughter and excitement. Whatever your pleasure, a Carnival cruise will not disappoint you.

Even the most die-hard clubber will relish the range of venues on board. Not only can you party hard until the wee hours of the morning, but you don�t have to worry about being pulled over and breathalyzed on your way home. And don�t stick to your Cosmopolitans and Manhattans or your favorite beer; venture into a world of elaborately garnished, fruity concoctions and a range of imported beers that will tempt even the most jaded taste buds. Dance the night away at costume parties on a Carnival cruise, where you will need to come up with some kind of disguise using whatever you�ve brought in your suitcase. Play �guess who� with other guests whom you may have met in a swimsuit (just hours earlier).

Theme nights are big deals on a Carnival cruise. Sometimes they�re based on the hit movie of the day, such as the latest James Bond flick or action adventure. You may even hit the jackpot and have a celebrity appear (in person) to drive the theme home.

When you need to relax and chill out, you certainly won�t be bored. Even couch surfing is more fun on a Carnival cruise. Satellite TV beams an extraordinary array of channels to the ship so you�ll never miss an important game or the latest news. Enjoy a cold beverage while you lounge around and build up your energy reserves because the next party is never too far away.

If shopping is your thing, Carnival cruise ships resemble sailing malls, offering duty-free stores for unbeatable prices on luxury goods. Stock up on your favorite perfume or discover a new one. Try some extravagant jewelry on for size. With almost everything else covered on board, shopping sprees can be irresistible. Souvenirs are a must but it�s probably best that you buy them on shore. They are more likely to be authentic, hand-made representations of the local wares.

Also, try your luck in the Carnival cruise ship casino. These are not inferior gambling lounges. Up-to-date slot machines, beautifully appointed gaming tables and expert croupiers combine to provide an experience that matches any that you�ll find in Las Vegas. The hustle and bustle, ringing bells and cheers of delight are no different here than in any landlocked casino.

You won�t have any problem satisfying your hunger on a Carnival cruise. A late night pizza and beer is easy to find, as is champagne cocktails and canap�s. Enjoy a mid-morning cappuccino and Danish while you spot for seagulls, or feast on wicked desserts after lunch and dinner. When you start to feel guilty, take a jog around the various decks or build up a sweat on a treadmill, cross-trainer or rowing machine as you look out to sea.

Speaking of sweat, there are saunas and hot tubs to help relax you even further. A day spa with a full menu of irresistible treatments will help you look your very best each day, no matter how much you party!

Add to all of that, comedy and cabaret performances, art auctions, ping pong, blackjack, cooking classes, movies, temporary tattoos, piano bars, karaoke and belly dancing instruction. You�ll soon agree that a Carnival cruise is the best idea for a party that lasts for days. Also, don�t forget the shore excursions and the exciting things you can see and do while away from the ship.

Known as a �fun ship�, a �party boat� and a �floating party�, a Carnival cruise is ideal for birthdays, graduation rewards, like-minded people and partying your heart out!

Linda Woods is a freelance writer and radio talk show host with a focus on healing, self-help and empowerment. Intention is everything. Set your intention to take time for yourself and have fun. Get the latest information on cruising at http://www.takethatcruise.com Be sure to check out our carnival cruise pages.

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