jennmargar
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
Forum posts
30
About me
American
Speaks English and spanish
Registration: 05 June 2015
Dual citizenship for child
I am planning to move to DR after giving birth here in the US(at least for a few years). I am a US citizen and my husband is Dominican. My son would technically be a US citizen since he will be born here, however I was interested in getting dual ... Read More
Purchasing a car in DR by jennmargar
Hi all! Just wondering if any of you knew what the process of purchasing a car with financing is out there.
Well my husband is Dominican does that make a difference? If he tries to get the car? Read More
Purchasing a car in DR
Hi all! Just wondering if any of you knew what the process of purchasing a car with financing is out there. Read More
Document translation certification
Hi all! Would really appreciate any info for this question I posted as the clock is ticking. Thanks in advance. Read More
Document translation certification
I am getting married in DR this winter. I have read the forum about the steps to take and everything is done. However I have looked at different websites and some requirements are different. One website has said that I need my translated documents ... Read More
Currency exchange by jennmargar
I'll be in DR for two weeks and would like to exchange some of my dollars for pesos. Would I get a better deal with my local bank, an American airport or the Dominican airport?
I do have a local bank. Well... I use Wells Fargo Read More
Currency exchange by jennmargar
I'll be in DR for two weeks and would like to exchange some of my dollars for pesos. Would I get a better deal with my local bank, an American airport or the Dominican airport?
Hahaha I know what ATM means and I have a debit card. What I am asking is are you saying that I should use the ATM in DR instead of going somewhere to convert my money? Read More
Currency exchange by jennmargar
I'll be in DR for two weeks and would like to exchange some of my dollars for pesos. Would I get a better deal with my local bank, an American airport or the Dominican airport?
What do you mean by "then use your atm"? Read More
Currency exchange
I'll be in DR for two weeks and would like to exchange some of my dollars for pesos. Would I get a better deal with my local bank, an American airport or the Dominican airport? Read More
Picking up rental car STI by brodies2013
My better half is flying in on a red-eye flight from states to Santiago and is scheduled to pick up a rental car. We've rented a car before, but flew into PUJ. Will the car rental place be open in the wee hours? Should he just hang out at ...
Thanks for all the advice, I will be getting the insurance directly from Avis when I arrive. Read More
Picking up rental car STI by brodies2013
My better half is flying in on a red-eye flight from states to Santiago and is scheduled to pick up a rental car. We've rented a car before, but flew into PUJ. Will the car rental place be open in the wee hours? Should he just hang out at ...
I don't think anyone answered my question though. I will be driving (carefully) but should I get the insurance through Expedia or wait until I get there? Read More
Picking up rental car STI by brodies2013
My better half is flying in on a red-eye flight from states to Santiago and is scheduled to pick up a rental car. We've rented a car before, but flew into PUJ. Will the car rental place be open in the wee hours? Should he just hang out at ...
Yes I do speak Spanish. I have heard that it is dangerous after reading this blog and a few others. My local friends beg to differ but they drive mopeds so... I guess we will see. Read More
Cell Phone by tappers
Hi Guys, when I arrive in Las Terrenas, I want to buy a disposable cell phone along with pre paid minutes. Can I purchase one of these at the El Catey airport? Otherwise some place in Las Terrenas? It's considerably cheaper than using my Telus ...
I'll be visiting other parts of DR while I'm there so I feel like a driving is necessary. I have friends there that can give me directions to other places. I just need GPS to get to the airport and back. Read More
Picking up rental car STI by brodies2013
My better half is flying in on a red-eye flight from states to Santiago and is scheduled to pick up a rental car. We've rented a car before, but flew into PUJ. Will the car rental place be open in the wee hours? Should he just hang out at ...
Yes this will be my 6th time in PC. Im used to driving in crazy and congested areas since I live in a big city here in the states but I still am a little nervous but I'll be going to SD and San Pedro during my trip so a car is necessary. So ... Read More
Cell Phone by tappers
Hi Guys, when I arrive in Las Terrenas, I want to buy a disposable cell phone along with pre paid minutes. Can I purchase one of these at the El Catey airport? Otherwise some place in Las Terrenas? It's considerably cheaper than using my Telus ...
I'm flying into punta Cana. The apartment is about 15 miles from the airport. Read More
Cell Phone by tappers
Hi Guys, when I arrive in Las Terrenas, I want to buy a disposable cell phone along with pre paid minutes. Can I purchase one of these at the El Catey airport? Otherwise some place in Las Terrenas? It's considerably cheaper than using my Telus ...
Thanks. I use the iPhone GPS. Not sure if that would work out there. Read More
Cell Phone by tappers
Hi Guys, when I arrive in Las Terrenas, I want to buy a disposable cell phone along with pre paid minutes. Can I purchase one of these at the El Catey airport? Otherwise some place in Las Terrenas? It's considerably cheaper than using my Telus ...
I'm wondering about cell phone usage as well. I will only be there for 2 weeks this time around but will need GPS to get to the apartment from the airport which means no time to get a new SIM card and phone plan. Any suggestions? Read More
Picking up rental car STI by brodies2013
My better half is flying in on a red-eye flight from states to Santiago and is scheduled to pick up a rental car. We've rented a car before, but flew into PUJ. Will the car rental place be open in the wee hours? Should he just hang out at ...
I will be in punta Cana and rented a car with Avis through Expedia. Expedia is offering insurance. Should I buy through Expedia or wait until I am in RD? How much does insurance typically cost there? I will be going dec/Jan months and this is my ... Read More
Dangerous animals and insects in DR by Caribbean wantabe
When considering a move to a new location, I'd like to have some idea of what dangerous wildlife I may possibly encounter. I am originally from a large NE city in the US and I don't recall ever having to be worried about poisonous and/or ...
I want to move to DR but I am absolutely terrified of spiders. This post has me nervous. Are there a lot of spiders and even tarantulas seen in highly populated areas outside and indoors? Would someone with this kind of phobia survive out there? I ... Read More
Moving to RD? Mind is racing... by jennmargar
Hello everyone, I'm new to this site but have been reading it for quite sometime. Here's my story (I'll try to keep it short): Met a guy in RD and we've been in what we would consider a serious relationship for a year. I have gone ...
We have a two year age difference. He's 24 and I'm 26. Read More
Moving to RD? Mind is racing... by jennmargar
Hello everyone, I'm new to this site but have been reading it for quite sometime. Here's my story (I'll try to keep it short): Met a guy in RD and we've been in what we would consider a serious relationship for a year. I have gone ...
We don't go out much when I'm there. We have gone to the movies and to a drin a couple times which isn't super expensive but most of the time we stay in, cook and watch tv jaja. So that saves money. Thank you so much for your advice. I ... Read More
Moving to RD? Mind is racing... by jennmargar
Hello everyone, I'm new to this site but have been reading it for quite sometime. Here's my story (I'll try to keep it short): Met a guy in RD and we've been in what we would consider a serious relationship for a year. I have gone ...
Forgot to mention the area I'm thinking of moving to is the bavaro punta Cana area. The last few times I went out there I stayed in a residential type "hotel" not a resort but it was only for a week at a time. Read More
Moving to RD? Mind is racing... by jennmargar
Hello everyone, I'm new to this site but have been reading it for quite sometime. Here's my story (I'll try to keep it short): Met a guy in RD and we've been in what we would consider a serious relationship for a year. I have gone ...
Thank you for the welcome. I met him at a disco one night. I danced with him and that was that. I saw him another night at the same disco, we danced and I returned with my friends. A few days later he's back and I decide to exchange numbers ... Read More
Moving to RD? Mind is racing... by jennmargar
Hello everyone, I'm new to this site but have been reading it for quite sometime. Here's my story (I'll try to keep it short): Met a guy in RD and we've been in what we would consider a serious relationship for a year. I have gone ...
I appreciate your bluntness bob. I have read about sankies awhile ago and read some more after your reply. I feel like he does not fit that category. Yes I did meet him on vacation and not in a resort (ok well in a disco). As far a paying for things ... Read More
Moving to RD? Mind is racing...
Hello everyone, I'm new to this site but have been reading it for quite sometime. Here's my story (I'll try to keep it short): Met a guy in RD and we've been in what we would consider a serious relationship for a year. I have gone ... Read More