michael4251
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
are you coming to costambar. you went to el carey in the past, if so, would like to meet you there Read More
Healthcare in Dominican Republic by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Dominican Republic ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Dominican Republic ? Thanks in ...
ARS in pluerto plata will accept you. I'm 76, a woman 73, and a man 86 was accepted. bob k and planner won't recommend ARS, but check it out and make your own decision. Read More
Healthcare in Dominican Republic by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Dominican Republic ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Dominican Republic ? Thanks in ...
Thanks for posting the insurance info for the elderly. I can understand why you would not recommend it. But if you were in a situation of not being able to obtain the good insurance as we the elderly are I think you would rather have some insurance ... Read More
Healthcare in Dominican Republic by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Dominican Republic ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Dominican Republic ? Thanks in ...
you also don't need to recommend, just make the info available and let the old people make the decision. you can tell them you don't recommend it because of this, because of this, because of this. and that's ok, but let them know ... Read More
Healthcare in Dominican Republic by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Dominican Republic ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Dominican Republic ? Thanks in ...
Overly good planner. Lot of good info in your message, especially about waiting Times. Not seen a policy yet and don't expect to. There are a few differences in my details of coverage from what you have detailed. My catastrophic coverage is ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
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Hi bob, 2-3 years ago I was with a group and we toured in an around Santiago. One place was a chocolate factory run by women only, 4or5of them. Don,t remember the name which isn't much help but I will get in the near future. And they do ... Read More
SDQ airport 1:06 AM? by pmey27
I will be traveling to Santo Domingo over Xmas and the best flight price has my plane arriving at the SDQ airport at 1:06 am. After customs will probably be about 2 am and my ride will not arrive til 6am or so. Are there any restaurants or lounges ...
Spirit is cheap alright, but don't try to change your flight day, they told me their flights are so cheap that they don't offer that service. And American Airlines would not change my flight day and I walked in with note from my doctor that ... Read More
Mail service by institutelouisville
Hello everyone ! Well.. this is it for us.. Our house in the US sold , a container is on its way to the DR, we are now living with friends while waiting for our stamped passport from the Dominican Consulate and by the end of October , we should be ...
The mail system here is not much different than Central America at least Guatemala. My friends usually spend a couple of months there. They sent a post card and got back to the USA before it did. In Panama they have an unusual method at least for ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
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hi Darlene. which ARS I don't know but on an envelope is also APS. There are 2 phone #'s, 809-616-1504 and 809-540-7270. as far as the policy details you should talk to them. I pay about $47/mo and must pay 6 months up front. there is a ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
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Hi bob, I'm not familiar with this system enough to get around, so I will just leave a message here. I am the 76 year old man who found health insurance at ARS. if you would like to see the details on paper that I have just tell me where to set ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
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Chilly is country in SA but it is spelled chile Read More
Healthcare in Dominican Republic by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Dominican Republic ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Dominican Republic ? Thanks in ...
sorry about the no response from me bob. I don't use the site except when someone post and I can retrieve it. if I try to get on they ask for my user name and password wiich I have lost a long time ago, sorry Read More
Healthcare in Dominican Republic by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Dominican Republic ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Dominican Republic ? Thanks in ...
hi bob k. as you might know I don't get on this site very often but in the past when I see you and planiner I have a lot of respect for your comments and knowledge. but I am responding to your last message to me about as you put it, no response, ... Read More
Healthcare in Dominican Republic by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Dominican Republic ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Dominican Republic ? Thanks in ...
they will call me when the card arrives to them, I made an assumption it would be weeks, we are in Dominican repiublic and as you know there is no such thing as soon or tomorow Read More
Healthcare in Dominican Republic by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Dominican Republic ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Dominican Republic ? Thanks in ...
hi, I don't go downtown much but sometime in the near future I will get the phone # and you can call the agent, he speaks no English but I understand you speak spanish Read More
Healthcare in Dominican Republic by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Dominican Republic ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Dominican Republic ? Thanks in ...
it my fault that I did not get a business card. and the restaurant manager is one I have been dealing with on every trip to costambar. he is also an apartment manager where I have stayed on all my trips. I over paid him by $125, he put the money in ... Read More
Healthcare in Dominican Republic by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Dominican Republic ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Dominican Republic ? Thanks in ...
ths message is for people over 65 looking for health insurance. I am a very lucky man, I am 76 and I finally got health insurance for $47/mo. after coming to costambar for the fourth year I am now living in here. in short you can get insurance here ... Read More
Receiving international bank transfers to my bank in DR by joseanna
Hi Guys, Just a quick question; I need to receive international transfers from Asia to my Dominican bank account. My bank in the DR. (Popular) has given me their account number and swift code to receive transfers. My bank in Asia tells me that ...
if you are in DR, check with your bank Read More
Visas needed for 1 year extended vacation in DR??? by Surprisetnt
Have lease on condo in Punta Cana for 1 year in 2016 for wife and I. What visas are required for this extended vacation, with no plans of working in DR??
thank you planner. I was just asking because I saw other people talking about it and I had never heard of such a thing Read More
Visas needed for 1 year extended vacation in DR??? by Surprisetnt
Have lease on condo in Punta Cana for 1 year in 2016 for wife and I. What visas are required for this extended vacation, with no plans of working in DR??
what are the benefits of a long term tourist visa. I am moving to costambar and expect to live there permently but one never knows so a tourist visa may be right for me Read More
Healthcare in Dominican Republic by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Dominican Republic ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Dominican Republic ? Thanks in ...
hi to everyone. it's been a long time since I've seen this 天美麻豆, showed up in my spam, don't know why. but I am glad I found it. I will be living in costambar in a few weeks and want to get health insurance. I had a list of ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
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hi bob, you are right about airport taxi rates being posted in dollars I forgot about that and I did pay $45 as posted. I was tired and gave the driver 2000 pesos and was happy about it. but, I was there and left may 13th this year and I did get a ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
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just a little info on taxis from pop to Puerto plata and taxis from Santiago to Puerto plata. to get cheaper prices taxis you must schedule ahead before you get to the airport. I arrived at pop, had no phone to make a call for a taxi so had to pay ... Read More
Best method for learning Spanish rosetta stone or pimsleur by I'mOutaHere
I'd like to live travel to Spanish speaking destination. Other than immersing yourself (not practical) for long periods of time, which of these two methods are more effective? Thanks
I've used both roseta stone and pimsleur, which is the most effective I guess it depends on the user. roseta stone has a good format, they show you a picture of the word, perro, a dog and a picture. one thing I didn't like about it was they ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
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thanks planner I was just at el carey last night. they showed a movie called American hustler, wasn't good, I left at intermission. see you there on sunday Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
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if your coming to costambar where can I meet you, would like to Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
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hi bob, I was just in the process of writing you and all of a sudden my message disappeared. ok, do it again. about the inverters, I am renting in costambar with inverters and 4 batteries in each apartment and we can run everthing, don't know about ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
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hi planner, where will you be in Puerto plata on wed. or thursday Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
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hey planner, let me know where you'll be in POP, we'll hock up somehow Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
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oh by the way I land at POP this Friday and will be around til may Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
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hi planner,I am trying to locate someone in Italy and have gotten any where on the internet. if you don't mind, please ask the Italian lady if she has some ideas, thanks Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
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hey bob welcome back. I contacted you a few months ago and you gave me your phone # and invited me to come over when I come to DR. I have lost your phone # so please give it to me again. i'll arrive POP this Friday, 12/13/13. may not see you til ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
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yea, here I am again. i use gmail more than yahoo. how do i change my listing on the forum so that i get these notices in my gmail box, thanks Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
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hi me again. after I sent you the message my picture came up, that picture is about 20 years old, it's me and one of my daughters and in Pennsylvania. I've been trying to load a recent picture on this forum and also on facebook. I know it's simple, ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
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hi Darlene. I today learned that you live also in Puerto plata, i'll arrive there on 12/13/13. staying in costamber but can get to Puerto plata easily. I know a good taxi driver also but it's always nice to have more than one. can you give me his ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
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hi bob. I will be in DR on 12/13/13, looking forward to seeing you. but my main intent with this message is about you veggie shopping. there is a place downtown where you can get veggies very cheap, it's an outdoor market, don't remember where it is ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
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sorry about my last message, I was wrong, I was thinking as you did. I scrolled down the page to learn that Darlene ( monitor or what ever the title is ) lives in DR and PP Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
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she does live in SD unless she has moved Read More
Buying without being a permanent resident? by mietek
Hi everyone! My name is Mietek. I am Polish, living in Oakville, Ontario, Canada right now. I am 56 and started daydreaming about spending winters in Dominican Republic. I have been there a few times (Puerto Plata, Sosua and Punta Cana) just as a ...
I wouldn't worry too much about the 90 day trap. I stayed last year from 9/23/12 to 1/17/13 and paid $50 to leave at the airport Read More
Buying without being a permanent resident? by mietek
Hi everyone! My name is Mietek. I am Polish, living in Oakville, Ontario, Canada right now. I am 56 and started daydreaming about spending winters in Dominican Republic. I have been there a few times (Puerto Plata, Sosua and Punta Cana) just as a ...
thanks, but my memory is in there somewhere, just haven't found the place yet, i'll ask this same question again sometime in the near future. look what you all ( ya'll in Alabama ) can look forward to. Read More
Buying without being a permanent resident? by mietek
Hi everyone! My name is Mietek. I am Polish, living in Oakville, Ontario, Canada right now. I am 56 and started daydreaming about spending winters in Dominican Republic. I have been there a few times (Puerto Plata, Sosua and Punta Cana) just as a ...
hi bob, ihaven't used this forum for months, been looking into info about Ecuador. great place to live but multitudes of paper word and cost to become a resident and so many restrictions about the amount of time you are allowed to be out of the ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
hi Darlene, this is not the topic under discussion and may not be the place for a message to you but i'm new and haven't figured how to. so, message now to you is about Patricia who owns El Carey in costambar. I saw a picture from some message to ... Read More