Winter 2003 season--Sosua and Cabarete?

abe · #1 01-21-2003, 07:34 PM

How is the tourism season going right now? It is certainly unusually cold in North America and I wonder how the numbers of visitors this winter stacks up.

I know that predictions were optimistic--has the reality been as good?

Thanks.

Ken · #2 01-21-2003, 07:59 PM

abe, reports indicate that so far this season is better than the last couple.

As I recall, you talked in one of your previous posts about the American company Super Breezes buying a hotel between Sosua and Cabarete. I have a contact there so know this hotel has gotten off to a great start under the new management with occupany over 90%.

abe · #3 01-22-2003, 09:36 AM

Thanks, Ken.

Anyone else have hard numbers?

and,,,,has the weather been affected by the cold on the continent? I have had some anecdotal reports of unfavorable beach weather.

JOHNNY HONDA · #4 01-23-2003, 01:56 PM

Abe
Lots of cheapie cheapie packages from Canada as in 700 cdn per week,which means lots of people who dont leave their hotels and have no$$$ to spend.Thats the main reason I didnt waste your time about the enquirery,I think your best bet is to stick out your high season and look here later
Regards
Johnny

Larry · #5 01-23-2003, 03:19 PM

I was in sosua almost the same exact dates last year and this year(first 2 weeks in Jan) and I there were more tourists walking around last year.
Larry