Ed,

In all honesty, we haven't been to La Samana in years and the last time we were there it was for brunch and we were nicely dressed but in more casual daytime attire.

The only time we dined at Le Santal it was probably 35 years ago or more, and yes, DH wore a jacket and tie, but truthfully, everyone did back in those days. It was a wonderful evening and one I won't ever forget but not one I've ever particularly wanted to repeat, primarily because of the dress code. For a very special evening here at home, that would be fine, but for us - not what we want on vacation.

Do they still have the loner jackets and ties? They did have and offer them to those not quite up to their dress standards when we were there so very many years ago. Personally speaking, if that happened to us I would be offended and not really want to dine there, but that's just me. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />