brodies2013
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Registration: 20 December 2014
Paying Edenorte bill online?
Hi, all. Not sure if anyone can help. We have been paying our Edenorte bills through Xoom for 10 years and all of a sudden that's not an option anymore. Are there any other ways to pay it from abroad these days? Gracias in advance. Read More
Best Bank for US Expats by brodies2013
We are finally in the planning stages of our move to DR! (We've been members here since 2014 and purchased a fixer upper on the north coast in 2015!) We are also shopping for a new bank...what bank would US Expat.com members recommend?
Thanks, also good to know...I'm asking more about banks in US that make transferring money easier. Does residency require a local bank account...I assume yes? Read More
Best Bank for US Expats
We are finally in the planning stages of our move to DR! (We've been members here since 2014 and purchased a fixer upper on the north coast in 2015!) We are also shopping for a new bank...what bank would US Expat.com members recommend? Read More
Flights between US and DR under new 'open skies' agreement?
Last spring I heard from multiple sources that the new Open Skies agreement between DR and US was going to make flights cheaper...the opposite seems to have occurred. Is that coincidence based on other factors? And/Or has the new agreement not had ... Read More
Internet Options
What's the best pay as you go internet option? Sometimes we need a mobile internet connection for the guest house that is too far from out internet. I'd like the option to have an altice or Claro 'hub/fob' that keeps guests connected...but this ... Read More
Cheapest way to send a 42 inch flat screen tv by Connie Hackett Polemis
Hi. I need some help I am moving to the DR in January with my husband who already lives there .I am trying to take with me my 42 inch TV. What is my best options to ship it .or bring it with me as an oversize baggage . I also would like to know if ...
TV arrived without a scratch. I had to pay $100 oversize fee... but I got it down and customs guy did't charge me anything because it was not new (POP). I flew Air Transat out of Toronto which allows much more in terms of linear inches. I ... Read More
Cheapest way to send a 42 inch flat screen tv by Connie Hackett Polemis
Hi. I need some help I am moving to the DR in January with my husband who already lives there .I am trying to take with me my 42 inch TV. What is my best options to ship it .or bring it with me as an oversize baggage . I also would like to know if ...
Don't close it yet. I will be attempting to bring a used 55" TV with Air Transat tomorrow! Haha...we done it all shipped brought with bought there...any TV we have purchased there only lasts a couple years...It may be that we had bad luck each ... Read More
Car Rental in DR by SatoriNow
Hi, I am looking to rent a car but it looks like there is some mandatory liability insurance that is needed to drive in DR. Does anyone know about this "casa de conductore"? I reserved a car rental with full coverage but apparently this ...
Once with Alamo at Lifestyles in Puerto Plata we argued around and around about the increase in the booked price. The employee was adamant that everyone (gringos) needed the additional full coverage beyond what was qoted on the website when we ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
@dougdanakidsDR does not recognize IRA's as legal entities... you will have to register your company in DR to buy/sell land, and pay taxes on all holdings every year in DR. Just FYI... Read More
3 Month/6 Month Passport Validity Rule by Brewpub56
We fly on 12/5/23. I just realized that my passport expires in April 2024 (4 months validity) and my husband's in May 2024 (5 months validity). We both have empty pages so that's not an issue.Everything I find on line indicates that RD follows the 3 ...
US citizen, If you can prove you have immediate international travel plans AND can get an appointment, you can get a same day passport. I had to do this back in 2019, and I just hosted my friend's son for a weekend to get his same day passport. He ... Read More
Importing car to Dominican Republic by Scorpiana
So I received a quote to have my car delivered from Florida to DR for about $1,200-seems reasonable. What kind of cost should I expect when it arrives to the DR and relinquished to the officials?
I'm gonna try re-energizing this topic:I have a couple questions:When a couple gets residency (retiree + spouse) can both individuals import a car? (I realize that there are extra fees/costs involved with car imports...even with a container)Can ... Read More
Is driving from Santo Domingo to North coast safe?? by SayMen25
Hello, We are thinking about visiting in the summer and renting a car in Santo Domingo to travel to the North Coast. The idea is to drive there and stop at different towns and beaches to get to know the areas to see which one we like best to ...
@queenamandap123 We drive from SDQ up to Cabrera all the time. Straight up the 7 (toll road) We have always paid with pesos. You can exchange money before driving. going north it's 60 pesos, then 200, then another 200?? Maybe first one is 100? (it ... Read More
Need advice on bringing dogs to D.R. by Lisa1971
HELP!!! I have 2 snub nose breed dogs (Boxers) and I do not want to leave them behind if/when me move to Sosua. Any suggestions? Has anyone done this before? We currently reside in the U.S.A.
@ddmcghee right but most of those don't have direct flights to DR. Needs to be a port if entry... but I did forget Boston! 🤪 Read More
Need advice on bringing dogs to D.R. by Lisa1971
HELP!!! I have 2 snub nose breed dogs (Boxers) and I do not want to leave them behind if/when me move to Sosua. Any suggestions? Has anyone done this before? We currently reside in the U.S.A.
@Cikris Your vet should initiate everything. There will be a person who checks your paperwork upon entry and make siue you find where the medical examiner is located at airport before checking in for departure. At least that's how it went at SDQ. ... Read More
Is leaving the DR for the day sufficient to restart tourist visa? by brodies2013
I know this topic has been done to death. But, I want to know what the solution is to the 30-day limit. We can prove 1k net rental income for the last 5 years (more if we don't stick to the 5 year rule), we have additional income from our ...
Do you think after a few times, they could deny us? Does anyone have experience doing this? Read More
return ticket under 30 days on entry required? by sabanero
I heard that now a return ticket under 30 days is required on entry to the DR?Can anybody confirm that or is there no time restriction on the return ticket?Thanks and regardsManfred
This is going to be my life for the next 8 years . Read More
Is leaving the DR for the day sufficient to restart tourist visa? by brodies2013
I know this topic has been done to death. But, I want to know what the solution is to the 30-day limit. We can prove 1k net rental income for the last 5 years (more if we don't stick to the 5 year rule), we have additional income from our ...
Oh my goodness, time flies... I started this post 5 years ago and we are STILL not down there full time... or even half-time!?!?! *sigh* Pandemic changed all those plans...And, just checking in... with an additional question. We closed our property ... Read More
Health Insurance … by Ian1272
I remember reading on this board when I first discovered this board that there were no Health Insurance companies that would not start a policy if you were older than 65. I did read sometime after on this board, that someone had found a provider for ...
Weird question. Can we get insurance before we get residency? My husband is starting the residency process soon even though it will be a few years before we live there full time. (but not 10 anymore! ) We aren't sure about me being added yet. (I ... Read More
US State Dept. re-issued warning by brodies2013
For the people who have been there for a while now. Is there anything noticeably different in DR in terms of crime lately? Or is this an atempt to scare people to vacation domestically?? 🤪I can say there are WAY more gringos in our area than ...
We own a home but only get to come down on short visits. I asked only because I have had a few people send me a notification about the US re-issuing its warning about DR. I just wanted to know from people who've been there like 10-15 years what ... Read More
US State Dept. re-issued warning
For the people who have been there for a while now. Is there anything noticeably different in DR in terms of crime lately? Or is this an atempt to scare people to vacation domestically?? 🤪I can say there are WAY more gringos in our area than ... Read More
What are the US tax implications?
Have any US citizens/residents sold property in DR? We are potentially looking to sell for a profit our house and lots in the DR. I read some threads, but they weren't super detailed. I'm fairly convinced we will be paying 27% capital gains to the ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
@michael7014 Did you find a place? We bought a house in Cabrera in 2015. Welcome! Read More
Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner
Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...
Ok, so we are movi g ahead with my husband's residency. I have sent Lishali (?) a dm a couple times and have not heard back. Are there any EU citizens with a recommendation for an immigration lawyer? Read More
Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner
Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...
Question: Does each resident get the duty free one time import? My husband can qualify now with his rental income, and would like the option to legally stay longer than 30 days. I will qualify (or we both could) on my pension that I will get in a ... Read More
Proposal on reforming Law 875-78 on Visas by windeguy
Plan seeks to amend Law No. 875-79 as a way to update itYamalie RosarioSanto Domingo - Jan. 22, 2023 | 12:01 a.m. m. | 4 minute readA deputy proposed reforming Law 875-78 on Visas. (FILE/FREE JOURNAL)In order to update Law No. 875-79, a bill was ...
I would hope the DR would create a visa category for people who work remote, but want to reside in DR. As it stands, people do it, but on tourist visas that they overstay... some of these digital nomads bring in a lot of money and positive exposure ... Read More
EdeNorte rate hikes?
I noticed on our last bill that electricity is getting more and more expensive. Sometimes I wonder if I can trust the meter. I just paid $100 for October with no one living in the house. That‘s compared to ‘normally’ paying ... Read More
Some fun - Dominican SLANG by planner
Something a little more fun to lighten things up.DOMINICAN SLANGWe joke here often that we do not speak Spanish, we speak Dominican. It's true. One of the hardest things to get a handle on is slang. After more than 19 years here, I still get ...
apparently guapo=means grumpy?? in Dominican Read More
New Samana Cruise Port, How will that effect Las Terrenas? by Ian1272
I read with much interest the construction of the new Samana Cruise Port that will be completed in the end of 2023 or the beginning of 2024. How many day excursions, visitors will the cruise ships bring to Las Terrenas ? Will these cruise ship ...
@Ian1272 I just hope the cruise ships don’t dump their sewage in Samana Bay as that is where the humpback whales come to calve. Hope there are groups monitoring this kind of development… Read More
Buying new windows for a home by jperryjr1
My wife and I are in the process of building a small casita on our property in Cabarete. We hired a builder to start the house to gray wall and we got an estimate from his window guy for the sliding glass door ($500) but he wants $800 ea for a 2ft ...
@danimcdg34 This is the place where a bunch of us Cabrera Expats also got our doors and louvered security windows (that have steel bars built into the louvered glass panes…and were inadvertently tested with my 6’4“ husband ... Read More
Buying new windows for a home by jperryjr1
My wife and I are in the process of building a small casita on our property in Cabarete. We hired a builder to start the house to gray wall and we got an estimate from his window guy for the sliding glass door ($500) but he wants $800 ea for a 2ft ...
I still haven‘t gotten the number! Working on it! Read More
Buying new windows for a home by jperryjr1
My wife and I are in the process of building a small casita on our property in Cabarete. We hired a builder to start the house to gray wall and we got an estimate from his window guy for the sliding glass door ($500) but he wants $800 ea for a 2ft ...
@jperryjr1 It‘s further away from Cabarete, but our neighbors got all new sliding windows with good fitting screens for very good price from a guy in Nagua. I will try and get the contact info and post it here. Read More
Thoughts on renting furnished or unfurnished..... by colmcb
I just wanted to get some opinions on this. It's something I've been wondering about for a while:When we finally make the move to the DR it will be for retirement, and for good (as far as we are planning now). We plan to rent for a few months in ...
@Tippj 🤪 Read More
Thoughts on renting furnished or unfurnished..... by colmcb
I just wanted to get some opinions on this. It's something I've been wondering about for a while:When we finally make the move to the DR it will be for retirement, and for good (as far as we are planning now). We plan to rent for a few months in ...
Oh! And DO NOT get talked into long lease terms unless you have been living in a rental short term and know it has stable water and electricity ( that doesn’t break the bank) and doesn’t flood or that is in a particularly loud ... Read More
Thoughts on renting furnished or unfurnished..... by colmcb
I just wanted to get some opinions on this. It's something I've been wondering about for a while:When we finally make the move to the DR it will be for retirement, and for good (as far as we are planning now). We plan to rent for a few months in ...
My two cents:I would rent furnished AirBnB for a month or two until you find an area and rental you think you could live with. Then furnish yourselves with purchases in DR. Most things are available and not too pricey. Stick to the brands you know. ... Read More
Can you imagine this.... by planner
All those times we say: can you imagine this in ...... Insert country name......For example one day I saw a moto with 5 people on it and the dad was backwards on the back holding a washer spindryer machine!!!!
Once I was driving in the evening and was just about to pass a moto… luckily, I turned on the high beams and saw a huge pane of glass stretching out 4 feet to either side! Completely invisible with low beams… no idea if the glass made ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
@nachafarm living the dream… ❤️🇩🇴We plan to do the same. Cirrently we just fly down whenever we can… Read More
A tired question I am sure... by rlwoodz
...but here goes...are there forum topic categories or is the organization simply flat but in chronological order ? I'm sure this is a tiring question so pardon me if the answered is obvious and/or easily found. I see specific categories ...
@rlwoodz You can search the whole DR site Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2022 by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in Dominican Republic or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their ...
@GRAWUKU Just putting in our experience and that of the retired couples in our area. Almost everyone builds…but, as planner says, it’s a more North American expat living. We could and there are several couples that do live way ... Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2022 by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in Dominican Republic or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their ...
@brodies2013 Nvm…figured out I can edit Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2022 by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in Dominican Republic or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their ...
We have several couple friends who built a nice ocean view home with pool and live off 2500 USD very well.For two people in our home in Cabrera, (this is costs without rent rather it’s for owning a home) with A/C in bedrooms, large pool. Water ... Read More
Shipping a vehicle.. by veronicascott69
How do they determine the year of the vehicle? I know it can't be more that 5 years old correct? So an example..if I wanted to ship a car there in July 0f 2016 what year can I purchase here in the states? Was told they go by the manufactures ...
Awesome! We are seriously considering an electric SUV/pick up truck for the DR…not so great here in Michigan even though I :heart: my Volt! Read More
Shipping a vehicle.. by veronicascott69
How do they determine the year of the vehicle? I know it can't be more that 5 years old correct? So an example..if I wanted to ship a car there in July 0f 2016 what year can I purchase here in the states? Was told they go by the manufactures ...
Weird question: Has anyone here heard of someone buying/importing an electric vehicle? I have a volt (since 2013…so can’t bring it with us) and we are thinking of getting an all electric SUV/pick up in a couple years to bring with us ... Read More
Where to Buy? by mindyfox2000
Of course we want a place on the beach. The more private the better. Few if any stairs. But no more than $300k US. We were looking slightly inland in Punta Cana. So far we have been to Punta Cana, Samana, and the airport. We want to explore more ...
I feel sad that Tomas Cabrera is no longer with us to pipe up for Cabrera in these types of forum inquiries. So I’ll step in…come check out Cabrera as you look around!! Read More
Construction Quality Control by Guest2022
Construction quality control is something that should be a concern for all expats especially because of the vulnerability of the country to flood, wind and earthquake risks. If you are building a new property or buying into a new property, you need ...
Just to be clear… the panels are steel “rebar” cages with a styrofoam core fastened together and and then 3 or more inches of concrete sprayed on both sides…and structural columns of poured concrete. If you look at a cinder ... Read More
Construction Quality Control by Guest2022
Construction quality control is something that should be a concern for all expats especially because of the vulnerability of the country to flood, wind and earthquake risks. If you are building a new property or buying into a new property, you need ...
I’ve heard that M2 sends a team to your location for additional price… My husband is German ( he has built and renovated houses in Germany and the US with his own hands) and knows the system from Europe and the necessary procedure to ... Read More
Noise and the DR - Be Warned by Guest2022
Excess noise is a common complaint from expats living and visiting the Dominican Republic. Living in the capital can be painful for those who like peace and tranquility. The noise from constant traffic alone can be uncomfortable, but add to that ...
Our first stay in our house was in December 2015 and I thought we had made a huge mistake! I didn’t sleep the whole week of my ‘vacation’ in the future when we are snow birds down there it will probably be after New Years and ... Read More
Construction Quality Control by Guest2022
Construction quality control is something that should be a concern for all expats especially because of the vulnerability of the country to flood, wind and earthquake risks. If you are building a new property or buying into a new property, you need ...
Emmedue panels are being used in US now…so I imagine there is data pertaining to performance and insurance out there now. Read More
Construction Quality Control by Guest2022
Construction quality control is something that should be a concern for all expats especially because of the vulnerability of the country to flood, wind and earthquake risks. If you are building a new property or buying into a new property, you need ...
We are going to build with the M2 panels. Developed in Italy to withstand seismic activity. (35+ years building around Mediterranean and Latin America) They have a factory in Santo Domingo. But is hard to find people well versed in how to build with ... Read More
Building vs buying by pjcksn321
I'm looking to the Dominican republic. I can't decide whether to buy or build a house. I'm interested in the LA Romana area. I prefer a house over an apartment. Any ideas? Patrick
We bought an existing home (good bones...but needed work that we could do ourselves) WITH extra land should we chose to build later... Read More
No longer moderating by planner
I have resigned the volunteer position of moderating these forums. For somewhere around 14 or 15 years I have mostly enjoyed the roll. I have met a lot of new people and for that I am grateful. I am done being accused of various things. Now I ...
You go girl! Gloves are off! 😄 Read More
Electricity from municipality by Meleger
Hello. I wanted to clarify something about electricity prices. If you live in a community or a condo complex they will provide the electricity for you and probably will have back up generators. So this is more expensive. I asked around and seems ...
Yikes!!! Read More
Electricity from municipality by Meleger
Hello. I wanted to clarify something about electricity prices. If you live in a community or a condo complex they will provide the electricity for you and probably will have back up generators. So this is more expensive. I asked around and seems ...
There’s an 11.11 rate I believe, but we have never gotten that high… Definitely worth buying direct solar pool pumps and AC…but, we opted for 80% solar to still have grid tied…at the time when we got our solar AC the 100% ... Read More
I moved to the DR because by DRVisitor
Seeing some new people moving and curious your reason. For me though not full time loved the Punta Cana area that I found.
Hmmm…he qualifies for US social security payments when he turns 62…will that be affected should he cancel green card? Read More
From Michigan - U.S. by ana-eliz
Hi. I was a volunteer teacher in Ecuador for several years when I was young. I fell in love with the Latin-American culture at that time. I speak fluent Spanish. My husband and I first visited the D.R. in 2019 for our 20th anniversary. We ...
Welcome to Expat.com forums! We are also in MI with hearts in DR. We bought a house in Cabrera back in 2015 after a deep dive into this community! We recently got fiber optic internet to our house…and I am considering online teaching in a ... Read More
Importing car to Dominican Republic by Scorpiana
So I received a quote to have my car delivered from Florida to DR for about $1,200-seems reasonable. What kind of cost should I expect when it arrives to the DR and relinquished to the officials?
@WilliWeb Sounds like you successfully imported a car. We hear so many horror stories about importing cars…would you recommend it? Has anything improved with respect to quality and price of cars in DR? Read More
Need advice on bringing dogs to D.R. by Lisa1971
HELP!!! I have 2 snub nose breed dogs (Boxers) and I do not want to leave them behind if/when me move to Sosua. Any suggestions? Has anyone done this before? We currently reside in the U.S.A.
@Jules Manning See earlier CDC link. As of July 14, esa dogs/pets will not be permitted re-entry into US when traveling from DR for at least a year. (We also have brought our 90 lbs Doberman with us to our house in DR previously...) Read More
Need advice on bringing dogs to D.R. by Lisa1971
HELP!!! I have 2 snub nose breed dogs (Boxers) and I do not want to leave them behind if/when me move to Sosua. Any suggestions? Has anyone done this before? We currently reside in the U.S.A.
haha...tried to add photos...didn't work?? Read More
Need advice on bringing dogs to D.R. by Lisa1971
HELP!!! I have 2 snub nose breed dogs (Boxers) and I do not want to leave them behind if/when me move to Sosua. Any suggestions? Has anyone done this before? We currently reside in the U.S.A.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/193363212@N04/51281808211/in/dateposted-public/ We had just rolled the dice and booked round trip with Westjet out of Toronto (betting that we would be able to travel via Toronto as Americans...I was fully accepting of ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
Welcome to all the newbies! I just read this ENTIRE thread in hopes of that newbie smell rubbing off on me! I kind of miss the DR obsessed me who dived head first into this forum and took away a wealth of knowledge and made some great ... Read More
Canada new entry restriction: COVID-19 PCR test result negative by danactive
Message from Transport Canada with new Entry Requirements for Canada [quote]Starting January 7, 2021, air travellers 5 years of age or older will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test result to the airline prior to boarding international ...
Anyone here use the testing place in Nagua? That's closest to us in Cabrera...so many booked flights...and THEN they changed the testing requirements... Read More
What is the curfew policy regarding travel to from airport by brodies2013
My husband has a 6 am flight out of SDQ on Sunday.
Home address in another country? We are staying at our house driving our car... Read More
What is the curfew policy regarding travel to from airport by brodies2013
My husband has a 6 am flight out of SDQ on Sunday.
Ok! Thanks! I will also be driving past curfew after dropping off my mom! Thanks, Planner! Read More
What is the curfew policy regarding travel to from airport
My husband has a 6 am flight out of SDQ on Sunday. Read More
International Phone Service by SFP203
Good morning; There was a thread back in 2015 about this topic but I wanted to get a more recent set of comments/suggestions. I will be living in Sousa and the house I have has internet included. My challenge is that I will need to make (and ...
I was going to suggest google voice as well...uses you internet connection and has lots of features Read More
Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner
Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...
Our income from two rental properties and a property rental business is $2,265 per month and has been for 7 years. If we moved down we would actually rent our current home too, so more income. But, is there a requirement for a certain amount of $$ ... Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 [b]Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO[/b] Worrying signs, with ...
I also would like some details on phases 3 and 4. Medina talked about the phases that were being implemented running up to elections...but, I would like to know in which phase border would be open and what the protocols will be for enter the ... Read More
Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner
Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...
lishali: can you clarify the “retirado” category? I’ve heard the 1500 + 250 per month before...but then you say $2000 at the end? And I’ve heard from friends and acquaintances it’s more like $2500?? We meet the ... Read More
Flight Cancelled by Mark and Al
Just as a note to anyone wondering about getting to the DR.... Our flight to Punta Cana on May 20 (from the US) was cancelled by the airline. I was fortunate that they gave me a refund instead of forcing me to take a voucher\credit. Next I get to ...
What happened in Puerto Plata? Read More
Flight Cancelled by Mark and Al
Just as a note to anyone wondering about getting to the DR.... Our flight to Punta Cana on May 20 (from the US) was cancelled by the airline. I was fortunate that they gave me a refund instead of forcing me to take a voucher\credit. Next I get to ...
Very interesting...our situation is a bit different...we plan to fly ourselves in our own plane...and we own a home...so no planes/hotel to worry about...but, we need to wait until stay at home orders are rescinded here and there! We are in ... Read More
Flight Cancelled by Mark and Al
Just as a note to anyone wondering about getting to the DR.... Our flight to Punta Cana on May 20 (from the US) was cancelled by the airline. I was fortunate that they gave me a refund instead of forcing me to take a voucher\credit. Next I get to ...
So there are no flights from North coming into DR until June?...why does it seem some airlines are still operating? AA? Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 [b]Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO[/b] Worrying signs, with ...
I imagine DR might follow the Michigan curve...similarities ~10 million in population, vast socio-economic splits in the population, mix of dense cities and very sparsely populated rural areas...our epicenter is Detroit where access to water has ... Read More
Tankless Water Heaters by wishinguwell
Hi all: I am building a house in Bonao and strongly looking at putting in a whole house propane gas hot water heater. My problem is I don't know if there are any dealers or installers in the country. Can any one help?
For clarification, our tankless water heater runs on propane and seems to be very efficient...finally refilled the tank this past January after three years of use. It replaced an electric hog of a heater...but because of propane we needed to make a ... Read More
Price of a 50"-60" LED smart TV?? by brodies2013
Anyone been holiday shopping for a TV recently? We arrived home to find our TV which is 15 years old no longer able to show a picture. Debating on ordering on Amazon and having shipper get it down here from Miami or driving all over island to find a ...
Ok. Mercado Libre may have not been the best choice. Anyone know someone in Monte Cristi? I would ask then to verify that this guy and his store really exist. It would literally take a while day to drive there and see for ourselves...the store is ... Read More
Tankless Water Heaters by wishinguwell
Hi all: I am building a house in Bonao and strongly looking at putting in a whole house propane gas hot water heater. My problem is I don't know if there are any dealers or installers in the country. Can any one help?
We brought ours down in luggage and installed ourselves......most of our friends and neighbors who originally went solar, ended up having electric assist units installed afterwards...they envy our propane tankless hot water heater... Read More
Price of a 50"-60" LED smart TV?? by brodies2013
Anyone been holiday shopping for a TV recently? We arrived home to find our TV which is 15 years old no longer able to show a picture. Debating on ordering on Amazon and having shipper get it down here from Miami or driving all over island to find a ...
Ok, so we are purchasing a TV via Mercado Libre. We'll let everyone know how it goes! Read More
Price of a 50"-60" LED smart TV?? by brodies2013
Anyone been holiday shopping for a TV recently? We arrived home to find our TV which is 15 years old no longer able to show a picture. Debating on ordering on Amazon and having shipper get it down here from Miami or driving all over island to find a ...
Gracias, Planner! Does anyone have experience with MercadoLibre?? Read More
Price of a 50"-60" LED smart TV??
Anyone been holiday shopping for a TV recently? We arrived home to find our TV which is 15 years old no longer able to show a picture. Debating on ordering on Amazon and having shipper get it down here from Miami or driving all over island to find a ... Read More
Economic Downturn by Steverino7777
I am witnessing a significant chill in business and tourism activity on the south east coast this winter. From hotels to BnB,s to boat tours to Saona Island to restaurants, the message is the same. Dramatic decrease in business and cash flow this ...
2VPSoldier: And a great lunch meetup in Sosua, right? ;) I just spent the last 10 days in Cabrera and I made the comment and everyone agreed....things seem busier there than normal...tons of buildings going up...large and small... Totally ... Read More
Thinking of moving with 4 kids to Dominican by Mariakuna
Hey everyone! My name is Maria and me and my husband have been thinking of moving to Dominican or Spain for years now. We have 4 kids ages 2,4,6,and 8. We love the weather, culture and food in those places. We have been to the Dominican 3 times but ...
Back to the original post. None of the school and transport issues would exist in Spain. Trade-off: You would have a higher cost of living. Not sure where you are from...but, if you are EU citizens, then work permit and residency isn't an ... Read More
North Coast Meet Up by ChristieE
[b]Hola Hola!! [/b] Who is interested in a NC meet up? Proposed date : Saturday, December 7th Proposed location /s: Flip Flop-close to the beach, or Hispaniola Restaurant-ample parking. Proposed time: 2pm?? I am not sure how these work in ...
Trust me...it's safer in a small older plan with Thomas than a commercial jet flown by computer! ;) Read More
North Coast Meet Up by ChristieE
[b]Hola Hola!! [/b] Who is interested in a NC meet up? Proposed date : Saturday, December 7th Proposed location /s: Flip Flop-close to the beach, or Hispaniola Restaurant-ample parking. Proposed time: 2pm?? I am not sure how these work in ...
DITTO! Hey, ChristieE! If Thomas gets his plane...we'll plan a quick flight down to you guys...here state side...and we'll all commiserate together that we aren't in DR...I bet you iit's an hour flight from Detroit with a piper ... Read More
North Coast Meet Up by ChristieE
[b]Hola Hola!! [/b] Who is interested in a NC meet up? Proposed date : Saturday, December 7th Proposed location /s: Flip Flop-close to the beach, or Hispaniola Restaurant-ample parking. Proposed time: 2pm?? I am not sure how these work in ...
24 days until Flip Flop NC meetup! Read More
personal Aircraft maintenance
We only know of one person who is a private pilot and owns a plane in DR. I've reached out to see if he know a reputable mechanic. My husband is a pilot and would love to make contact with private pilots in the DR. Feel free to PM us. We want ... Read More
Bus transfers between Airports
I'm trying to help guests at our house get from Cabrera to Punta Cana airport. I know that they will take Caribe Tours bus from Cabrera to southern end of Toll Road #7. But, where do they pick up the Expreso Bavaro bus?? Does it leave from ... Read More
Electricity Shortfalls and Cuts. by Guest2022
It was just over two weeks ago that we were being told that the District National in Santo Domingo would all have 24/7 electricity on October. But alas Edesur are now having to make large cuts to 24/7 circuits daily in the capital due to deficits ...
October 31st update for Cabrera...while there is no 24/7 power still...apparently Danilo himself was in Cabrera and ordered our road to be paved!!!??? And work started...but, until I see blacktop all the way up to my house...I withhold judgement. ... Read More
Advice From Boots on Ground by ChristieE
We are in Sosua and planning an early December day trip with house guests. 6 total-3 guys, 3 gals. All in fairly good shape. We will have a driver 2 part question - is Samana too far for a day trip? Other than the beach, are there other things to ...
If you do the falls...I might join you! Also, it's a good 1-1 1/2 to Las Terrenas from Cabrera...I just left you a whatsapp...Our area has a lot of Sehenswürdigkeiten....(things worth seeing...in German) Read More
North Coast Meet Up by ChristieE
[b]Hola Hola!! [/b] Who is interested in a NC meet up? Proposed date : Saturday, December 7th Proposed location /s: Flip Flop-close to the beach, or Hispaniola Restaurant-ample parking. Proposed time: 2pm?? I am not sure how these work in ...
I want to be there right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :sosad: Read More
North Coast Meet Up by ChristieE
[b]Hola Hola!! [/b] Who is interested in a NC meet up? Proposed date : Saturday, December 7th Proposed location /s: Flip Flop-close to the beach, or Hispaniola Restaurant-ample parking. Proposed time: 2pm?? I am not sure how these work in ...
So, is it Flip FLop? ChristiE PM'ed me asking what I thought...that's the only reason I made a different suggestion! Flip Flop isn't very big, right? Read More
Thinking of moving with 4 kids to Dominican by Mariakuna
Hey everyone! My name is Maria and me and my husband have been thinking of moving to Dominican or Spain for years now. We have 4 kids ages 2,4,6,and 8. We love the weather, culture and food in those places. We have been to the Dominican 3 times but ...
Residency first...then...my two cents If I could move my kids to Cabrera in DR (custody agreement prevents this) I would. However, I would work with their US school and see what options there are to home school and keep them on track to graduate ... Read More
North Coast Meet Up by ChristieE
[b]Hola Hola!! [/b] Who is interested in a NC meet up? Proposed date : Saturday, December 7th Proposed location /s: Flip Flop-close to the beach, or Hispaniola Restaurant-ample parking. Proposed time: 2pm?? I am not sure how these work in ...
ChristiE will have to make an executive decision...Uncle Buck, better halves, and I like the Waterfront...even though it's pricey...it's never very full.... Read More
North Coast Meet Up by ChristieE
[b]Hola Hola!! [/b] Who is interested in a NC meet up? Proposed date : Saturday, December 7th Proposed location /s: Flip Flop-close to the beach, or Hispaniola Restaurant-ample parking. Proposed time: 2pm?? I am not sure how these work in ...
"new" car??? Ok...I'll grant you "new" to me...but old and trashed are better adjectives for that car...Hahaha...Speaking of no cell phone...I forgot it at home again! I think I resent that thing controlling my life! Read More
North Coast Meet Up by ChristieE
[b]Hola Hola!! [/b] Who is interested in a NC meet up? Proposed date : Saturday, December 7th Proposed location /s: Flip Flop-close to the beach, or Hispaniola Restaurant-ample parking. Proposed time: 2pm?? I am not sure how these work in ...
I may have a couple other people to join... Read More
North Coast Meet Up by ChristieE
[b]Hola Hola!! [/b] Who is interested in a NC meet up? Proposed date : Saturday, December 7th Proposed location /s: Flip Flop-close to the beach, or Hispaniola Restaurant-ample parking. Proposed time: 2pm?? I am not sure how these work in ...
Ok...so, December 7th, 2 PM at Flip Flop. Read More
North Coast Meet Up by ChristieE
[b]Hola Hola!! [/b] Who is interested in a NC meet up? Proposed date : Saturday, December 7th Proposed location /s: Flip Flop-close to the beach, or Hispaniola Restaurant-ample parking. Proposed time: 2pm?? I am not sure how these work in ...
I can drive small children + caretakers back when needed...I'm recalling last spring's pitch black drive on new black top with no reflective markers of any kind...your casa to rental Villa! YIKES...that was the worst! So, piece of cake... Read More
North Coast Meet Up by ChristieE
[b]Hola Hola!! [/b] Who is interested in a NC meet up? Proposed date : Saturday, December 7th Proposed location /s: Flip Flop-close to the beach, or Hispaniola Restaurant-ample parking. Proposed time: 2pm?? I am not sure how these work in ...
I will pick Uncle Buck and all family members up and we'll pile in my car DR style...we will be there! Read More
pesos/cnd dollar by soozie
Hi Folks, Can someone please advise me the best way to handle money during my stay in Caberete? Do I bring pesos, do I go to bank and do withdrawals daily, do I use credit card. Any suggestions on handling my money in the cheapest and safest ...
Xoom now exists in Canada...and for those part timers...you can pay claro/edenorte-sur...Transfer up to 2500 USD...ect. Not the best exchange rate...but, for making large cash purchases that sometimes give you advantages (special holiday ... Read More
What is happening to Cabarete Beach?? by brodies2013
I've been hearing things about Cabarete's beach being adversely affected recently...posts on FB, e-mail from friends about it. What's going on and is it a cycle...I've known many 'come and go' beaches...but, I didn't ...
Yeah...I re-read the email and I think they were talking about Kite Beach (her husband is learning Kite Surfing) but they were also talking about having been in Cabarete for a weekend...so, I think that's where I got confused...supposedly Kite ... Read More
What is happening to Cabarete Beach?? by brodies2013
I've been hearing things about Cabarete's beach being adversely affected recently...posts on FB, e-mail from friends about it. What's going on and is it a cycle...I've known many 'come and go' beaches...but, I didn't ...
Well...that's why I asked...our neighbors were at Kite Beach and said the beach had completely disappeared...then I saw some postings on FB...no trolls...I was confused...still am a bit...maybe it was hyperlocal issue?? Read More
What is happening to Cabarete Beach?? by brodies2013
I've been hearing things about Cabarete's beach being adversely affected recently...posts on FB, e-mail from friends about it. What's going on and is it a cycle...I've known many 'come and go' beaches...but, I didn't ...
I saw that 4 foot drop this year at Playa Granda...but that is seasonal...and I have seen to lesser extents in previous years...I just hope it's not due to development on properties around that area interfering with the natural ebb and flow of ... Read More
What is happening to Cabarete Beach?? by brodies2013
I've been hearing things about Cabarete's beach being adversely affected recently...posts on FB, e-mail from friends about it. What's going on and is it a cycle...I've known many 'come and go' beaches...but, I didn't ...
Someone said there's no beach??? Maybe that's what they mean? I had lunch on the beach in July...didn't notice anything...maybe the development of the adjacent properties was what they were referring to...?? ChristiE: Having your ... Read More