Da504Family
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
Forum posts
40
Contacts
7
About me
American, Married with children
Speaks English
Registration: 24 August 2016
International Schools by Mark and Al
In order to move before our 7th grade son completes high school, I'd need to have a solid plan for his education in the DR. What are expats with school age children doing to resolve this? Specifically, I'm only interested in English ...
Isla and ISS International Scjool of Sosua is two separate schools ISS is like a traditional private school kind of pricy for me. ISLA was just more of what me and my wife was looking for for our daughter. In my opinion we love the school and ... Read More
International Schools by Mark and Al
In order to move before our 7th grade son completes high school, I'd need to have a solid plan for his education in the DR. What are expats with school age children doing to resolve this? Specifically, I'm only interested in English ...
ISLA Academy Is a great school in Sosua Domincan Republic My daughter started in 2017 and has loved it. English is the first language but my Daughter has learned Spanish faster than me and my wife. Read More
Shipping by mutantbee
Curious about recent experiences people have had with package forwarding companies. My buddy who is from Santiago says he's been using Transexpress for years and his family is happy with it. Any other company recommendations for getting my ...
CPS Shipping great for shipping. Read More
Cruise from Santo Domingo to Puerto Rico
Does anyone have any experience with taking the cruise from Santo Domingo to Puerto Rico and back to Santo Domingo. I am trying of taking this cruise one day and I want to know if anyone has ever did it. Especially if you are not from Dominican ... Read More
Cell service by Mikbri
Does anyone know the best way for me to be able to call from the dr back to the USA??? I am not finding any cell phone services from the USA that will cover from the Dominican???
lol Yes WIFI is everywhere in DR most places have WIFI and best thing about having a iPhone and other smart phones is that once they give you the password if they don't change it you always have it. I was here last April and went to one place ... Read More
Cell service by Mikbri
Does anyone know the best way for me to be able to call from the dr back to the USA??? I am not finding any cell phone services from the USA that will cover from the Dominican???
I call my bank all the time with Google Hangouts no need for anyone else to have google hangouts you can call ANYWHERE and ANYONE with a U.S. number weather it is a 1-800 number or any type of number. Whatapp I use to call anyone in DR because most ... Read More
Cell service by Mikbri
Does anyone know the best way for me to be able to call from the dr back to the USA??? I am not finding any cell phone services from the USA that will cover from the Dominican???
Yes I do it all the time. and you can put your phone in airplane mode to avoid any type of roaming charges occurring by mistake. Read More
Cell service by Mikbri
Does anyone know the best way for me to be able to call from the dr back to the USA??? I am not finding any cell phone services from the USA that will cover from the Dominican???
MagicJack not a bad idea I will look into that too multiple ways to stay in touch and communicate to USA... Read More
Cell service by Mikbri
Does anyone know the best way for me to be able to call from the dr back to the USA??? I am not finding any cell phone services from the USA that will cover from the Dominican???
I have a iPhone and still have my T-Mobile service that actually that has a good intentional plan that lets you call regular for 20 cent per minute but I just use it for Data for up to 2 months and then you can get a Claro mobile hotspot if you stay ... Read More
Cell service by Mikbri
Does anyone know the best way for me to be able to call from the dr back to the USA??? I am not finding any cell phone services from the USA that will cover from the Dominican???
yes as long as it is Unlocked. But most places in Dominican have wifi so I use wifi to Mae calls for personal and for business back to any phone number in America using wifi and Google Hangouts and FaceTime and Whatapp all three are great ... Read More
Cell service by Mikbri
Does anyone know the best way for me to be able to call from the dr back to the USA??? I am not finding any cell phone services from the USA that will cover from the Dominican???
Download google Hangouts and as long as you are on wifi you can make calls to America no problem for free. Hope this helps Read More
On The Move by Gmdouglas
Hello everyone. Our names are Mike and Gloria. We are Albertan Canadians tired of freezing our @#$&#@s off and are very open to any tips and tricks anyone would like to suggest to make our moving transition smoother. My GF and daughter and 3 ...
Sosua is great place to live ISLA Academy is decent price for kids... Read More
2-3 bedroom VILLA
Hello, I am looking for a 2-3 bedroom Villa close to the Sosua center long term lease for 6-12 months my budget is 700.00 I will be in Sosua March 29-31 looking at Villas if you have one or know someone in that area please send me a email at XXX so ... Read More
Canadian wanting to relocate to Puerto Plata, Dominican republic by Guest45823
Hello, I am a 36 year old Canadian woman and I am just at the beginning of starting to look into what I need to do in order to relocate to the Dominican Republic (Puerto Plata). I have been seriously considering this for a few years but I believe ...
Isla academy I visited it and it is reasonable priced Read More
Just booked 3 wks in Feb/March - what should I be checking out? by PandoraB
I'm moving forward with my plans to investigate a move to the Dominican. I just booked a 3 week trip (leaving February 24th) to hopefully look at houses, look at schools, and check out the area and am looking for advice as to how to best use my ...
Yes I visited the the Sosua Century 21 in July of 2016 and it is legit Juan is good did not get to meet them but the communication and the emails was responsive and fast and informative. The best thing to do is NOT do all inclusive. I can be emailed ... Read More
Living the Dominican life by Longjan
Hello all I'm new to this site and look to meet other expats in my area. My wife our 2 kids and I moved here 13 mo ago and started a new life. It has been diffucult adjusting to the many changes, mentality and culture however we are finally ...
Please share would love to here the whole story Read More
Your best business development ideas in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Dominican Republic is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your ...
This sounds awesome continue to share please very inspirational to people like me that is moving there in June Read More
MOVING TO PUNTA CANA IN FEBRUAARY by ARROGANTICE
any help will be greatly appreciated. i am a 72 year old retired new york city police officer . i seek a long term rental beginning february 1st or very soon afterward. my budget, however, is a maximum of $450us per month. i am also seeking e ...
North DR is the best Sosua Puerto Plata Nugua etc. Read More
HOW MUCH MONEY A SINGLE PERSON NEED TO MOVE TO DR? by destination50
I am a single female, and would like to leave Canada to move to Dominican Republic. I am wondering if there is some single people that move to Dominican Republic on a very small amount of money, if yes how they managed to get things going smoothly? ...
Sosua area is great and very affordable and the people are awesome Read More
Are you happy in Dominican Republic? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Dominican Republic? Do you feel happier today in your host country than ...
Thank you so much I am super excited about moving now Read More
Are you happy in Dominican Republic? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Dominican Republic? Do you feel happier today in your host country than ...
What private school do your children attend if I may ask and price. I am looking to move next summer and have a 7 year old daughter Read More
Experience Shipping houshold good and car by Cargo?
Anyone has any recent experience or old experience in shipping their household good and a car please share. Read More
NEW INSURANCE POLICY REQUESTED FROM IMMIGRATION
Could someone please give more information on this? Read More
healthcare plans/program/policies for getting insurance outside U.S
What is the healthcare plans, program, policies for getting insurance outside the U.S. while living in Dominican Republic Read More
How to get Temp Residency for family of 3?
Has anyone went through the temporary residency process? If so how was your experience and the steps. And what all did you need to get it. I am looking to move there in December and want to get temporary residence for family. Me, My wife, and ... Read More
Current and recent wages Expat and Locals by planner
We get asked a lot about how much can I earn. Let's keep it in one place. Put current info below and keep it updated. We are looking for expat and local, long term, short term and pay rates. Puerto Plata area - handyman expat for general ...
When I was there in June-July it fluctuated 1 dollar equal 45pesos some days was 46 pesos what you can buy for a dollar depends on what area you in I brought 2 bottals of water at some stops for 1 dollar and other was 1 dollar for 1 water. mango ... Read More
Where do expat 'tropics junkies' long to visit?
In my opinion for a couple that will be visiting bora bora for our 20th anniversary in 4 years I am moving my family to Dominican Republic just to visit or be able to afford to visit other places. So if you look at it the way I see it the DR will ... Read More
Shipping Household items to the DR by Da504Family
Does anyone has a story on shipping furniture and car over to Dominican Republic and if so what was your experience and the cost and what is your opinion on if it was a good idea to get your vehicle and or furniture shipped over to the DR and if it ...
Hey Planner, I was just there last month for a whole week and tour around every part of Dominican republic landed in Punta Cuna, stayed 3 days drove from punta cuna to beautiful Sosua visited the CMC hospital tour a few properties in Ocean Village ... Read More
Shipping Household items to the DR
Does anyone has a story on shipping furniture and car over to Dominican Republic and if so what was your experience and the cost and what is your opinion on if it was a good idea to get your vehicle and or furniture shipped over to the DR and if it ... Read More
Fear of Electric Bill by Da504Family
Hello I am in the process of relocating to the Sosua area of Dominican Republic and I just really need a clear answer when it comes to a monthly electric bill. I just want to know is it 350.00 US or 400.00US a month if I was to use the same amount ...
Thanks for the information it helps a lot with the budget planning thanks Read More
Fear of Electric Bill by Da504Family
Hello I am in the process of relocating to the Sosua area of Dominican Republic and I just really need a clear answer when it comes to a monthly electric bill. I just want to know is it 350.00 US or 400.00US a month if I was to use the same amount ...
Thanks for the information it helps a lot with the budget planning thanks Read More
Getting Mail back and forth and Amazon etc
Ok new question. How is the parcel situation as far as buy something and having it shipped? I heard that I can set up a parcel address out of Florida and then that way it can be shipped to me through a parcel service in Dominican to be forwarded to ... Read More
Fear of Electric Bill by Da504Family
Hello I am in the process of relocating to the Sosua area of Dominican Republic and I just really need a clear answer when it comes to a monthly electric bill. I just want to know is it 350.00 US or 400.00US a month if I was to use the same amount ...
Thanks your information was very helpful... This page rocks!!!!! :thanks: Thanks BobK Read More
Fear of Electric Bill by Da504Family
Hello I am in the process of relocating to the Sosua area of Dominican Republic and I just really need a clear answer when it comes to a monthly electric bill. I just want to know is it 350.00 US or 400.00US a month if I was to use the same amount ...
Well I consider having two bedrooms so a/c in each bedroom and in living room possible. I was just there in June so I understand the way people do not use a/c in the living room as much but I want one in there until I can get the wife to adapt to ... Read More
Fear of Electric Bill by Da504Family
Hello I am in the process of relocating to the Sosua area of Dominican Republic and I just really need a clear answer when it comes to a monthly electric bill. I just want to know is it 350.00 US or 400.00US a month if I was to use the same amount ...
I plan to live around the Sosua, Caberrea, Nagua, area. America electricty uses is 2228kwh last month bill was 350.00. Read More
Fear of Electric Bill by Da504Family
Hello I am in the process of relocating to the Sosua area of Dominican Republic and I just really need a clear answer when it comes to a monthly electric bill. I just want to know is it 350.00 US or 400.00US a month if I was to use the same amount ...
Ok I found a bill it says 2228kwh I found another bill at 775km but that was in the winter time. and I have gas for heat here so I guess my bill will be on the high end way over the 799kwh. Read More
Fear of Electric Bill
Hello I am in the process of relocating to the Sosua area of Dominican Republic and I just really need a clear answer when it comes to a monthly electric bill. I just want to know is it 350.00 US or 400.00US a month if I was to use the same amount ... Read More