I just returned from my trip to the Dominican Republic. I had the pleasure of meeting two extremely nice ladies and Chris from Latin Affairs.  I had corresponded with Chris via email on many occasions and was really looking forward to meeting him. I arrived in Santo Domingo on a Tuesday and Chris, even though he was in Santiago, told me that if I needed anything or encountered any problems to give him a call. My plan was to spend 4 days in Santo Domingo, 4 days in Santiago and 2 days on the north coast. I am thinking of relocating to the Dominican Republic and wanted to see different areas as well as meet some ladies. 
I met a wonderful woman in Santo Domingo through Latin Affairs. She was more beautiful than her photos. We spent 3 days together. She had a great personality and exceptional character.  This was an impressive young woman and we are still in contact. During my time in Santo Domingo I called Chris several times with questions and his help was invaluable regardless of topic. I was supposed to travel to Santiago on Saturday but decided to leave Santo Domingo on Friday instead. I informed Chris of my change of plans and he was very flexible.
I arrived late in the afternoon and checked into my hotel and called Chris. An hour later I finally met him in person in the lobby. Great guy and does all he can to assist. We had a drink and talked until I had to prepare for a dinner meeting. The lady I met in Santiago was very beautiful. She also was a woman of excellent character and very kind. I was very grateful for an invitation to eat lunch in her house with Chris and his wife. The food and the company were outstanding.
Chris had arranged for me to meet a realtor to look at apartments for rent. This was only one example of many where Chris went out of his way to make certain my trip was successful.  I spent two days in Cofresi after leaving Santiago. It was a great family owned hotel right on the beach.  Once again my thanks to Chris for the recommendation. I have no family in the Dominican Republic, speak very limited Spanish and the only person I knew there was Chris, yet I had a great trip. The ladies were wonderful and the country beautiful. Getting around the country is very easy and I am already looking forward to another trip when possible. Learn as much Spanish as you can and you will have a more rewarding trip.
My thanks to Chris and Latin Affairs.
Bob