Scenic Sosua

Pier Georgio in Sosua, D.R. is easily one of my favorite scenic places in the Caribbean!

DR JAZZ FESTIVAL

Now in its 19th year, the Dominican Republic Jazz Festival promises five nights of free concerts 4-8 November in Santiago, Puerto Plata, Sosua and Cabarete. Confirmed artists for 2015 include international jazz players David Sanchez Quartet and John Patitucci, and the Pedrito Martinez Group. From the Dominican Republic, Pengbian Sang and Retro Jazz, and Manuel Tejada will be playing, as well as Josean Jacobo, Javier Vargas and the Big Band of the Santo Domingo Music Conservatory. Marco Pignataro and Matt Marvuglio of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute will also be playing.
This year the festival will pay tribute to saxophone players Juan Colon, Crispin Fernandez and Sandy Gabriel.
The event is sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism.

Villa In Sosua

Casa Carmen is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom villa about 5-10 minutes from Sosuas town center. The gay-owned villa is located in the La Mulata area of Sosua in a gated community. The villa features a pool, gardens and cable tv. It is surrounded by a high hedge, offering privacy to its guests.

There are condos next door with a restaurant, coffee shop and a small grocery, all open to guests of the villa. There is a second restaurant about a 5 minute walk away.

Visitors will enjoy being close to Cabarete (15 minutes) and Puerto Plata. There is a shuttle bus into town that costs about US $1 each way.

Both Sosua and Cabarete are known for their beauty and charm. Gay tourists are spending more time there and the villa offers a great option to larger hotels and resorts.

Rates are $45 dollars per night for one bedroom, $80 dollars per night for 2 bedrooms and $110 dollars per night for 3 bedrooms.

There is an on-site cook available for an additional cost.

Interested persons may contact Joe English at joeenglish25@hotmail.com or by calling 1-809-571-3439.