dragonflies
Canadian looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Registration: 02 February 2015
Best Location for Cost of Living, Work and Safety
I would like your suggestions on where is the best place to live which is cheap or reasonable in price. A place that you can feel safe. In addition, a place you can find work. Note that the person I am inquiring for as the proper paper work to ... Read More
French School - Ecole Francaise
Hi Everyone, I would like to know where are located French Schools in the Dominican Republic. It's for a 9 years old. Also if we could tell me if their is any monthly cost and initiation fee. Thank you. Read More
Things to do around Sosua, Cabarete and Puerto Plata? by DiMarsha
Greetings Friends! We have some relatives coming to visit from England, just looking for ideas of places to go and show them around. Also if anyone can recommend some good restaurants that would be great. Also a good tour company should we ...
Hi DingoElGringo, How do I contact you if I want to hire you for the day to do some sight seeing. Note that I am not on facebook. Thanks. Read More
Things to do around Sosua, Cabarete and Puerto Plata? by DiMarsha
Greetings Friends! We have some relatives coming to visit from England, just looking for ideas of places to go and show them around. Also if anyone can recommend some good restaurants that would be great. Also a good tour company should we ...
Thanks Bob but I am not on Facebook. I did google it and it seems great. I will look into it when I am there. Thanks so much. Read More
Overstay Fines 2015 by planner
There is always confusion about the overstay fines or fees. If you are visiting the Dominican Republic and you over stay here are the Penalties or Fees. You will pay them when you are leaving the Dominican Republic. IF you overstay 1 day, then ...
Thank you for the info. I am pretty sure that my tourist card is included in my flight ticket. I will wait and see till I leave the country and will pay the fee if needed. Read More
Things to do around Sosua, Cabarete and Puerto Plata? by DiMarsha
Greetings Friends! We have some relatives coming to visit from England, just looking for ideas of places to go and show them around. Also if anyone can recommend some good restaurants that would be great. Also a good tour company should we ...
Thank you both of you. Dingo, can I get your contact # and also Lindsey as I don't know if I am bringing my laptop with me. Also, can you tell me about the program "Strength for the Journey". What is it etc. Thanks so much. Read More
Overstay Fines 2015 by planner
There is always confusion about the overstay fines or fees. If you are visiting the Dominican Republic and you over stay here are the Penalties or Fees. You will pay them when you are leaving the Dominican Republic. IF you overstay 1 day, then ...
Can I do something before I enter DR not to have to pay the 2500 pesos? Read More
Things to do around Sosua, Cabarete and Puerto Plata? by DiMarsha
Greetings Friends! We have some relatives coming to visit from England, just looking for ideas of places to go and show them around. Also if anyone can recommend some good restaurants that would be great. Also a good tour company should we ...
Thanks Bob. What about volunteering in school i.e. teach an hour of French or English a couple of times a week for example. I would really like to do some volunteer work with kids. Read More
Overstay Fines 2015 by planner
There is always confusion about the overstay fines or fees. If you are visiting the Dominican Republic and you over stay here are the Penalties or Fees. You will pay them when you are leaving the Dominican Republic. IF you overstay 1 day, then ...
Will I need to pay overstay for 74 days or am I ok up to 90 days or is it 60 days? If so, I guess the amount I will need to pay is 2500 pesos. Read More
Overstay Fines 2015 by planner
There is always confusion about the overstay fines or fees. If you are visiting the Dominican Republic and you over stay here are the Penalties or Fees. You will pay them when you are leaving the Dominican Republic. IF you overstay 1 day, then ...
I was wondering, I will be staying 74 days in Sosua. Do I need to get a tourist card? Also, what about if I come back for another 2 or 3 months before the year end. What do I need to do if anything? Thanks. Read More
Things to do around Sosua, Cabarete and Puerto Plata? by DiMarsha
Greetings Friends! We have some relatives coming to visit from England, just looking for ideas of places to go and show them around. Also if anyone can recommend some good restaurants that would be great. Also a good tour company should we ...
One other thing I would like to find out about is doing some volunteer work a few hours a week either in a school or maybe in tourism or touristy store etc. I will be staying in Sosua for almost 11 weeks. If someone could give me some tips on how ... Read More
Things to do around Sosua, Cabarete and Puerto Plata? by DiMarsha
Greetings Friends! We have some relatives coming to visit from England, just looking for ideas of places to go and show them around. Also if anyone can recommend some good restaurants that would be great. Also a good tour company should we ...
Hi DingoElGringo, I am arriving in Sosua in a week and staying for several. I was wondering if I do plan to go on a day trip, how do I contact you? Thanks. Read More
New: Gatherings and events in Dominican Republic by Julien
Hi, Would you like to have a coffee, organize a dinner or find people for activities in Dominican Republic? To help you meet people and find outings in Dominican Republic, we launched a [b]Gatherings and Events section[/b] in Dominican ...
I arrive on February 8 from Canada. I wish I would of known earlier as I would of come sooner. If the date changes or another gathering arise please let me know. I will be staying in Sosua until April 21. Thank you. Read More
Meeting You by dragonflies
Hi All, Me and a friend of mine are leaving for a small visit Sosua, Cabrera, Las Terrenas, Las Galeras and Punta Cana. Miriam and myself (Sylvie) will arrive at the Puerta Plata Airport on Thursday, November 12 at 14:44 p.m. Our itinerary will ...
Hi Darlene, I am guessing that you are driving to meet us. I was wondering if it would be possible and not to much trouble to pick us up in front of the Casino which is just next door to our resort which is the Bavaro Princess All Suites. If ... Read More
Meeting You by dragonflies
Hi All, Me and a friend of mine are leaving for a small visit Sosua, Cabrera, Las Terrenas, Las Galeras and Punta Cana. Miriam and myself (Sylvie) will arrive at the Puerta Plata Airport on Thursday, November 12 at 14:44 p.m. Our itinerary will ...
I really like both of your replies. Good sense of humor. We are going to get along very well and laugh a lot. Bob if you see today two women talking to each other and LOL and wondering what they are saying well I will tell you "one women ... Read More
Meeting You by dragonflies
Hi All, Me and a friend of mine are leaving for a small visit Sosua, Cabrera, Las Terrenas, Las Galeras and Punta Cana. Miriam and myself (Sylvie) will arrive at the Puerta Plata Airport on Thursday, November 12 at 14:44 p.m. Our itinerary will ...
Let me know where ahead of time as I will not have my computer with me. Planner what is your real name :) Read More
Meeting You by dragonflies
Hi All, Me and a friend of mine are leaving for a small visit Sosua, Cabrera, Las Terrenas, Las Galeras and Punta Cana. Miriam and myself (Sylvie) will arrive at the Puerta Plata Airport on Thursday, November 12 at 14:44 p.m. Our itinerary will ...
Too late. I cancel the El Malecon B&B as I found out that they are having some reno being done. We are going to Rio San Juan at the Bahia Principe all Incl. but are planning to go outside the resort hapand do a trip to the Gri Gri Lagoon and ... Read More
Meeting You by dragonflies
Hi All, Me and a friend of mine are leaving for a small visit Sosua, Cabrera, Las Terrenas, Las Galeras and Punta Cana. Miriam and myself (Sylvie) will arrive at the Puerta Plata Airport on Thursday, November 12 at 14:44 p.m. Our itinerary will ...
What about if we stay at the Resort but do adventure outside. Is there a town and expat/locals, restaurants etc in San Juan or are we better to stay in Cabrera? I am having second thoughts about staying at the El Malecon B&B. Do you think it ... Read More
First trip - getting around by billandelaine
OK, so I've read everything I can find and still have a few questions. We fly into SDQ about 1:40 pm and have to get to Cabarete. I think we take a cab to the bus depot, either Caribe Tours or Metro, Metro being the fastest. I've looked ...
I would like to know what is our best option to travel: Sosua to Rio San Juan; Rio San Juan to Las Terrenas; Las Terrenas to Las Galeras; and Las Galeras to Punta Cana. Should we talk a bus or taxi for each of those and what is the cost and time ... Read More
Meeting You by dragonflies
Hi All, Me and a friend of mine are leaving for a small visit Sosua, Cabrera, Las Terrenas, Las Galeras and Punta Cana. Miriam and myself (Sylvie) will arrive at the Puerta Plata Airport on Thursday, November 12 at 14:44 p.m. Our itinerary will ...
Leaving in a few day and I would really like to hear your comments. I am thinking of cancelling going to Cabrera and stay at the Grand Bahia Principe San Juan in Rio San Juan in the North Coast. Do you think it is better than Cabrera and staying ... Read More
Meeting You by dragonflies
Hi All, Me and a friend of mine are leaving for a small visit Sosua, Cabrera, Las Terrenas, Las Galeras and Punta Cana. Miriam and myself (Sylvie) will arrive at the Puerta Plata Airport on Thursday, November 12 at 14:44 p.m. Our itinerary will ...
Forgot to mention. I am having second thoughts about staying in Cabrera and am wondering if I should prolong my stay in Sosua from 6 nights to 9 or Las Terrenas from 6 nights to 9 or should we stick with staying in Cabrera at the El Malecon or in ... Read More
Meeting You by dragonflies
Hi All, Me and a friend of mine are leaving for a small visit Sosua, Cabrera, Las Terrenas, Las Galeras and Punta Cana. Miriam and myself (Sylvie) will arrive at the Puerta Plata Airport on Thursday, November 12 at 14:44 p.m. Our itinerary will ...
Great to know that one of our accommodation will be excellent. I would like to know about the other places that we plan to stay are worth going or if you have better suggestions. Keep in mind that we do not want to spent an enormous amount of ... Read More
Meeting You by dragonflies
Hi All, Me and a friend of mine are leaving for a small visit Sosua, Cabrera, Las Terrenas, Las Galeras and Punta Cana. Miriam and myself (Sylvie) will arrive at the Puerta Plata Airport on Thursday, November 12 at 14:44 p.m. Our itinerary will ...
That would be great to meet in Punta Cana. We are finishing our trip in an all inclusive at the Bavaro Princess All Suites but it doesn't stop us to meet somewhere for a bit to eat and/or drinks or better yet book a day trip on a catamaran. ... Read More
Meeting You by dragonflies
Hi All, Me and a friend of mine are leaving for a small visit Sosua, Cabrera, Las Terrenas, Las Galeras and Punta Cana. Miriam and myself (Sylvie) will arrive at the Puerta Plata Airport on Thursday, November 12 at 14:44 p.m. Our itinerary will ...
That's great. We are staying at the Infiniti Blu. I won't have my computer with me. Should we plan a place and time near we are staying. Read More
Meeting You
Hi All, Me and a friend of mine are leaving for a small visit Sosua, Cabrera, Las Terrenas, Las Galeras and Punta Cana. Miriam and myself (Sylvie) will arrive at the Puerta Plata Airport on Thursday, November 12 at 14:44 p.m. Our itinerary will ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don聮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 ...
Thanks Bob K for your comments. Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don聮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 ...
Hi Bob, Planner and All, my friend and I are definitely travelling to DR in November for 3 to 4 weeks. We will spend the first 2 weeks in the North Coast and the 3rd and maybe a 4th week in Punta Cana. I still haven't made my mind where to go ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don聮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 ...
One other question, is the ocean in Cabarete is calm like in Punta Cana. I am planning to do a lot of swimming in the ocean but I am not a strong swimmer so I am looking for a beach that the ocean is not rough (big waves). Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don聮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 ...
Thanks Bob, Planner and Dreamtime for your reply. Dreamtime, I noticed that you are in the area of Bonao. Never heard of that place. Where is it in DR. How is it there? I will start to look into Cabarete or Sosua for a condo or villa to rent. ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don聮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 ...
Forgot to mention that I plan to travel in November for 2 to 4 weeks to start with. If I like it, I will be back in the new year. Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don聮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 ...
Thanks Dreamtime (whatever your name is :) Beautiful dogs by the way. Myself and my friend would like a safe place and a place we can meet expat and locals. Any suggestions. Thanks. Sylvie Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don聮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 ...
Hi Bob and Planner (don't know your real name :) I would like to know what you think about Las Terrenas, Samana, Las Galeras and La Romana? Bob you s suggested that Cabarate would be best but what about these other places? Again with my ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don聮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 ...
Thanks Bob for your input. What about Samana and Las Terrenas? In which town are you? Would you recommend for a single women or 2 to stay in a gated community or would we be safe not to do so? Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don聮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 ...
Hi Bob, I can fly to all of the airports not an issue. What would be your recommendation on location to stay with my criteria listed below. Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don聮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 ...
Hi everyone, My name is Sylvie and I am planning to come to DR in November for 2 to 4 weeks. I have gone several times to Punta Cana in some all inclusive resorts. This time I am planning to rent a condo or a villa. I would like to rent a place ... Read More