Jamiemelissa
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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About me
American
Lives in Florida
Speaks English Spanish
Registration: 09 October 2015
Calling DR from US
Hi! Does anyone know if it is considered an international call to call the DR from the US? It doesn鈥檛 look like an international call being 1-809-XXX-XXXX or 1-849 etc. When I have called other countries, we had to dial 011 then country code ... Read More
traveling in July with boxer to Dominican
Hi! We discovered quite last minute that most or (all?) airlines will not fly with a dog in cargo if the temperature at either port is over a certain number of degrees (I thinknit was85 or 90F) anyway, it will definitely be too hot in DR in July. ... Read More
Considering moving to Punta Cana area by MerrittM
Hi everyone. My husband and I are considering moving to the Punta Cana area. We need a location in the DR that is convenient to an airport that our family can easily access and this area seems to work from that standpoint. We are visiting next ...
Hi I ready! Sounds like we have a lot in common! We just moved to Punta Cana although we have been doing business here for about 5 years. My husband is Venezuelan and I am American. I have two daughter, one 10 and one 8. Will send you a contact ... Read More
Traveling with dog by Jamiemelissa
Hi! We are moving end of July and I know I need to get my dog a Health Certificate within 30 days of travel. Am not sure which form?. I found several...and then I was reading on the DR embassy site that we need to get it certified by the state USDA ...
Ok you don't think it'll make ang difference we are flying into Punta Cana? Read More
Traveling with dog by Jamiemelissa
Hi! We are moving end of July and I know I need to get my dog a Health Certificate within 30 days of travel. Am not sure which form?. I found several...and then I was reading on the DR embassy site that we need to get it certified by the state USDA ...
Bob -Help! Does the US check the certification before u go??? Bc the vet is telling me I need to go to USDA in Miami or they won't let her leave. I have alreadya verified with contacts in DR and they just sd form plus fee but now i am worried ... Read More
Safe land for horses within 30 min of Punta Cana
Hi welcome! Sounds exciting. We are miving ti Punta Cana this July. Been doing business there for about 5 years and now ready to make it full time w the family ;-) I love horses although it has been a looong time since I rode regularly. I have ... Read More
Traveling with dog by Jamiemelissa
Hi! We are moving end of July and I know I need to get my dog a Health Certificate within 30 days of travel. Am not sure which form?. I found several...and then I was reading on the DR embassy site that we need to get it certified by the state USDA ...
I was just thinking about this! I my have to do that. Read More
Traveling with dog by Jamiemelissa
Hi! We are moving end of July and I know I need to get my dog a Health Certificate within 30 days of travel. Am not sure which form?. I found several...and then I was reading on the DR embassy site that we need to get it certified by the state USDA ...
Good to know. Unfortunately she has to go underneath :-/. She is 47 lbs. thanks again for sharing your experience 馃榾 Read More
Traveling with dog by Jamiemelissa
Hi! We are moving end of July and I know I need to get my dog a Health Certificate within 30 days of travel. Am not sure which form?. I found several...and then I was reading on the DR embassy site that we need to get it certified by the state USDA ...
Thank you so much for the info. My dog had her rabies (3yr 馃槒) in October 2016. We are flying in July. Do you think this will be ok since still within a year since the shot? Or do I need to revaccinate her 1 yr now jic? Read More
Traveling with dog
Hi! We are moving end of July and I know I need to get my dog a Health Certificate within 30 days of travel. Am not sure which form?. I found several...and then I was reading on the DR embassy site that we need to get it certified by the state USDA ... Read More
DVR capabilities?
Hi there- Move this summer is in the works! As we are setting up the technology for our apartment in Punta Cana, I have one question. Is there any DVR capabilities here? The cable doesn't appear to offer it like I am accustomed. Just asked at ... Read More
Punta Cana? by Kat11
Just curious if any expats live in Punta Cana? Seems everyone on here I speak with is from the North coast. If anyone is I would like to hear your stories and/or opinions of day to day life, crime, local people, traffic etc.馃槑
We definitetly let our guard down. trusted and felt safe. Just glad it was just stuff! Hate the idea of having to distrust everyone...even the security guard who are supposed to be providing you security! i just hope others can learn from our ... Read More
Punta Cana? by Kat11
Just curious if any expats live in Punta Cana? Seems everyone on here I speak with is from the North coast. If anyone is I would like to hear your stories and/or opinions of day to day life, crime, local people, traffic etc.馃槑
They appear to have come in thru the sliding glass door, which may have been unlocked.??He didnt check before bed :-/ but the question is who left it unlocked, could have been the girl who came to clean or the maintenance guy, someone taking ... Read More
Punta Cana? by Kat11
Just curious if any expats live in Punta Cana? Seems everyone on here I speak with is from the North coast. If anyone is I would like to hear your stories and/or opinions of day to day life, crime, local people, traffic etc.馃槑
Hi Kat- we have been planning a move for this summer to Punta Cana with our two little girls, ages 6 and 9. My husband has been working btw there and here in FL for a couple of years now, and we were looking forward to the move for a slower pace of ... Read More
Milk! by Jamiemelissa
Hi- can anyone recommend a brand of milk that tastes more like the milk in the US? We usually get reg 1 or 2% milk. In DR kids and I have tried Parmalat, La Rica a few different varieties and they all taste like cream to me. Kids won't drink or ...
Thanks! Good advice, gypsy! I am trying. Hope you are right about the kids! 馃槂 Read More
Milk!
Hi- can anyone recommend a brand of milk that tastes more like the milk in the US? We usually get reg 1 or 2% milk. In DR kids and I have tried Parmalat, La Rica a few different varieties and they all taste like cream to me. Kids won't drink or ... Read More
Small pets
Does anybody know if you can take a small pet on a move to DR, ie hamster or turtle? If so what do you have to do? Thanks! Read More
Moving with Kids...... by Nataliehorler
I'm a mother of 4 the oldest is 7 and the youngest is 5mnths. My husband and I have been to the Dominican for a month travelling all around it, but that was well before having kids. We are thinking living in Ireland, and are thinking of moving ...
Thanks and I have heard that too! Can't wait to see them confidently speaking Spanish! 馃榾 Read More
Moving with Kids...... by Nataliehorler
I'm a mother of 4 the oldest is 7 and the youngest is 5mnths. My husband and I have been to the Dominican for a month travelling all around it, but that was well before having kids. We are thinking living in Ireland, and are thinking of moving ...
Thanks planner! I thankfully speak fluent Spanish. Am trying to work with the kids on it. It's hard because I don't even realize when I switch languages and just respond in whatever language I addressed in :-/ I wake up saying only Spanish ... Read More
Moving with Kids...... by Nataliehorler
I'm a mother of 4 the oldest is 7 and the youngest is 5mnths. My husband and I have been to the Dominican for a month travelling all around it, but that was well before having kids. We are thinking living in Ireland, and are thinking of moving ...
Jarachica- how old were your kids when you moved? Did they speak Spanish? How has the transition been? Any suggestions for how to prep them before we move and/or advice for when we get there? I have a 6 and 9 year old and we are moving to Punta ... Read More
Any families in Punta Cana? by Jamiemelissa
Hi! Are there any Americans with children living in Punta Cana on this forum? Would love to know you and learn from your experiences!
Hi Andy! So good to meet you! Thank you planner. I am going to message you now :) Read More
Any families in Punta Cana?
Hi! Are there any Americans with children living in Punta Cana on this forum? Would love to know you and learn from your experiences! Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 聳 4th quarter of 2015 by Julien
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 us more on ...
Lol. I thought it didnt take the first time... Think I posted 3x. Oh well :P Thanks for the welcome! Can't wait to learn more about our family's new adventure :-) Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 聳 4th quarter of 2015 by Julien
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 us more on ...
Hi! I was born in Indiana, now living in Florida. Lived abroad as exchange student in Vzla for 1 year in high school. Met husband there, married now 17 years, 2 kids. Bilingual, but kids speak mostly English. Moving to Punta Cana this summer because ... Read More
Preparing for move this summer!
Hi! I was born in Indiana, now living in Florida. Lived abroad as exchange student in Vzla for 1 year in high school. Met husband there, married now 17 years, 2 kids. Moving to Punta Cana this summer because of our business. Excited and a little ... Read More