Gri Gri Lagoon Tours

At check in I made the mistake of pulling out cash and from that point on I was marked…staff were begging me for tips…in a verbal way or body language way…when I gave the bell boy $5 for two small bags… he looked disappointed (at check I gave hime $10)…. had a swim-up room …I saw the drink butler once. They staff cater to international people n only to people who tip them on a regular like every meal…every drink…I forgot why I haven’t been back…. I remember now! I only came to Puerta Plata Sosua because my great neice had her first bday party! The property is in the middle of the ghetto but the beach was beautiful looking and the waves were rough. Food is mediocre. You won’t get a hit shower there… in the stores, they double the price once they find out you’re American. I baseball cap becomes $20 n they don’t want to give a receipt b/c they are pocketing 1/2 the money:)…mosquitoes…bring peppermint of OFF …here’s two great ideas LEARN SPANISH n learn how to convert pesos to USD. I give the restaurants a 3…service 3.5 cleanliness..4 …friendliness 3.5…I would try CURIO it’s classier.