Going to DR 1st time .. Advice ?

[tired_boy]

For example - one year i was getting 32 pesos to the pound in the hotel, but 37 pesos to the pound outside of it.

Have a good look round first, and dont exchange all of it in one go.

[toby]

In Ottawa Sens original posting he was inquiring as to the taste and quality of the beer. As experienced, Ottawa Sens fans are connoiseurs as to thier chosen beer. My reference in my reply was that indeed he should try the beer and not avoid it as it is a good quality lager. I think Ottawa Sens got the drift but apologies if not clear.
Advice from DR1 for my trip to the DR was to buy a small amount of pesos here to tide you over until you found the best exchange rate in the DR. My reference was to "buy some pesos here" then to find a good rate while down there. From my experience travelling I always carry around $20 in the currency of the country of destination and get it prior to arrival. That way you have cash on hand for purchases at the airport and taxi fares etc.
Hope this makes the postings clear and I hope Ottawa Sens has a wonderful time with a Presidente in hand.