Bones123
Canadian looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Canadian
Lives in Regina
Registration: 14 September 2015
Moving to Las Terrenas, DR by gcl1221
Hello! I am from Niagara Falls, Canada. Will be looking for long term rental, one male adult. Want to be very close to the beaches & Las Terrenas. Would also consider shared accommodation or house sitting. I have been a professional ...
Thanks so much, Bob K. Will do. Appreciate your quick reply. Read More
Moving to Las Terrenas, DR by gcl1221
Hello! I am from Niagara Falls, Canada. Will be looking for long term rental, one male adult. Want to be very close to the beaches & Las Terrenas. Would also consider shared accommodation or house sitting. I have been a professional ...
Would really like to find a place to rent (Sosua, Cabarete, LT) for 3-4 months either Dec. '18 to the end of March '19 or beginning of Jan. '19 to the end of March. Would prefer a house, pool, walking distance to everything, allows a ... Read More
3 to 4 month rental by Bones123
Hi, everyone: We need help. VRBO offered a lovely villa with good rates but, once we inquired further, the manager decided to more than double the rates, so . . . We are wanting to rent a villa, or equivalent, for 3 or 4 months: either Dec. 1, ...
It's difficult to work up the trust after our bad experience with VRBO. But thanks so much again Bob K, Planner, Brodie. We appreciate all your responses very, very much. Read More
3 to 4 month rental by Bones123
Hi, everyone: We need help. VRBO offered a lovely villa with good rates but, once we inquired further, the manager decided to more than double the rates, so . . . We are wanting to rent a villa, or equivalent, for 3 or 4 months: either Dec. 1, ...
We are not fussy high-upkeep people. We have a cat, we like to BBQ on the deck, and enjoy a beer, hopefully around a private pool so we don't have to worry about who's doing what in the water we swim in. We are not shoppers, but we enjoy a ... Read More
3 to 4 month rental by Bones123
Hi, everyone: We need help. VRBO offered a lovely villa with good rates but, once we inquired further, the manager decided to more than double the rates, so . . . We are wanting to rent a villa, or equivalent, for 3 or 4 months: either Dec. 1, ...
Thanks so much, Bob. While the villas look beautiful at Residential Hispanola, once converted to Cdn. dollars, it may be too rich for our blood. Read More
3 to 4 month rental by Bones123
Hi, everyone: We need help. VRBO offered a lovely villa with good rates but, once we inquired further, the manager decided to more than double the rates, so . . . We are wanting to rent a villa, or equivalent, for 3 or 4 months: either Dec. 1, ...
Firstly, pls. notice we'e looking at Dec, 2018 to March 2019. We realize it's high season, but whether we make the DR our home every year for 3 months or six months (or year round), we will always want to get away from the frigid winters of ... Read More
3 to 4 month rental by Bones123
Hi, everyone: We need help. VRBO offered a lovely villa with good rates but, once we inquired further, the manager decided to more than double the rates, so . . . We are wanting to rent a villa, or equivalent, for 3 or 4 months: either Dec. 1, ...
Sorry, guess that would have helped. We have been looking at Sosua, Cabarette, Las Terrenas. Read More
3 to 4 month rental
Hi, everyone: We need help. VRBO offered a lovely villa with good rates but, once we inquired further, the manager decided to more than double the rates, so . . . We are wanting to rent a villa, or equivalent, for 3 or 4 months: either Dec. 1, ... Read More
Hurricane Maria by Bones123
How is everyone? Can't find any definitive information on how the hurricane is impacting our future home???
I think it must be terrifying and extremely stressful. Must admit, been wondering if I could live under such threats. So glad the beautiful Dominican Republic and its people was spared the very worst of the hurricanes. Read More
Hurricane Maria by Bones123
How is everyone? Can't find any definitive information on how the hurricane is impacting our future home???
Thanks so much for the update. Haven't got a home there yet but hopefully soon and in your area. Pls. take care. Read More
Hurricane Maria
How is everyone? Can't find any definitive information on how the hurricane is impacting our future home??? Read More
Updates on Irma by planner
Lets use this thread to communicate with everyone wondering what is going on here and how we are doing. I am currently in Santo Domingo. Almost the entire country is on code red meaning everyone should be preparing for this monster storm. ...
Thinking of you all and sending prayers and, of course, hugs to the beautiful people of the Dominican Republic. Pls. take care. Read More
Safe driving companies that tour the island by Soljahh
Hello to all of you. I was wondering if it would be better to rent a car out there or hire a driver to explore the island.?? I read that driving can be a little crazy out there lol. Any good information out there about this topic? Thanks
Thanks for replying, Planner. Guess it's back to the drawing board to do some homework. Read More
Safe driving companies that tour the island by Soljahh
Hello to all of you. I was wondering if it would be better to rent a car out there or hire a driver to explore the island.?? I read that driving can be a little crazy out there lol. Any good information out there about this topic? Thanks
Sosua or Las Terrenas - is one better than the other for price, safety, etc. for a couple of retired 61 and 65 year old Saskatchewan natives? Read More
Safe driving companies that tour the island by Soljahh
Hello to all of you. I was wondering if it would be better to rent a car out there or hire a driver to explore the island.?? I read that driving can be a little crazy out there lol. Any good information out there about this topic? Thanks
We are booked for 3 weeks in Punta Cana Feb. 2018. However, we are very, very seriously thinking we would like to rent for 2-3 months in 2019 in the Las Terrenas area. Is it feasible to find/hire an honest driver to take us to Las Terrenas for a ... Read More
Saskatchewan by Bones123
Curious to know if there is anyone from Saskatchewan now living in the DR?
Ramdaddy, don't take this the wrong way but, if you were in front of me, I'd hug you. The info. you have given us is priceless. I am anxious for my husband to get home to read your post. After which, we will probably have more questions - ... Read More
Saskatchewan by Bones123
Curious to know if there is anyone from Saskatchewan now living in the DR?
Thanks to everyone for your quick replies. It really is appreciated and helpful. Ramdaddy, are you comfortable telling me such things as where does she live in the DR? - does she rent or own? - house or condo? It would be interesting to hear the ... Read More
Saskatchewan
Curious to know if there is anyone from Saskatchewan now living in the DR? Read More
Canadian needs info., pls.
Thanks for the replies. As far as the medications, I was obviously not clear - sorry. I was meaning when living in DR full-time. Are specific medications expensive, available? We are seriously thinking of relocating to the DR and following the ... Read More
Canadian needs info., pls.
We are thinking we'd like to rent for 2-3 months in 2019. We will be in Punta Cana for 3 weeks in Feb. 2018. It would be great if we could see what's available. Is there a realtor you could recommend that would be willing to take us ... Read More
Confused and Frustrated by Bones123
Not sure where is best for us to live -- that's the type of trustworthy info. we need. We really want to know if we can/should liquidate and go to DR lock, stock and barrel. We are booked to be in Punta Cana for 2 weeks in Feb and wouldn't ...
Stan, Bob, Planner -- you guys are awesome!! Thank you so much. You've given us lots to think about and to discuss between us. Next couple of days are crazy around here, but will answer your questions soon. Your help is invaluable!! Read More
Confused and Frustrated
Not sure where is best for us to live -- that's the type of trustworthy info. we need. We really want to know if we can/should liquidate and go to DR lock, stock and barrel. We are booked to be in Punta Cana for 2 weeks in Feb and wouldn't ... 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 ...
Not sure where is best for us to live -- that's the type of trustworthy info. we need. Planner, since you have lived on both sides, north and now south, perhaps you can offer some pros/cons of each?? Bob, since you are well acquainted with the ... 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, Gypsy, Planner and Bob So what does someone who is truly interested in the country do about learning and seeing; where to shop, what property is best to buy, where to even start looking at property, how do you find a trustworthy person to ... 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 ...
Hello, all We are Lorne and Donna and we are from Saskatchewan, Canada. Feb. 2016 will be our 4th trip to the DR. We have and will stay at an AI, but probably for the last time and then we will be looking at renting a condo to get a better feel ... Read More