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Almost all of these tour operators will be touting the places they represent, so maybe you will be getting a biased tour. Wait & see what the others post, maybe they know of a good one.

Welcome to the forums.聽 Read read read and you will start to get the picture.聽 Gypsy is spot on - this "tour" will only show you what is in their best interests.

What area of the country are you interested in???

Let me add my welcome.聽 Most of these tours are scams and do not show you what is really available.聽 We have had many clients I the past who got caught up in these "tours" but managed to escape.

You need to read and then search the area you are interested in on your own or with a reputable agent who does not represent one product.

We were involved in real estate sales here for many years so please feel free to contact me via PM.聽 Note that we no longer doing sales but still like helping folks to protect themselves.

Bob K.

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 show you property, what is available in our price range, etc.聽 If we decide to rent first is it better to go thru an agency or to trust HomeAway?聽
Thanks for any and all help!!

First tell us what part of the country you are looking at>

Bob K

On the north coast I have lots of contacts and ideas. We sold real estate here for the first 6 years we lived here.

Bob K

Never heard of Home Away.....your best bet -聽 book into a hotel for a few days,聽 get your boots on the ground and start searching the areas you are interested in (First read the various threads here for info on renting etc)聽 Find a rental and聽 live in it for 6 to 12 months while you get to know the area the culture and the聽 real estate market and then find what you think might be the best place for you.

Bob is a wealth of knowledge on real estate, I am less so but I do understand the legalities of it all and the cultural issues. I've live in Puerto Plata, Sosua,聽 Santo Domingo and now La Romana if that is any help to you!

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 north, perhaps you can steer us to a specific area?

We have been reading a lot lately and the info. in some cases seems to be contradictory, for instance:
- don't rent a car and drive (well then how do we, on our own, check out different areas)
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 - (not that we would know where to go, where it's safe to go alone, etc.)
- don't go to gated communities, they're often targeted for robbery
- even with 24 hr. guard, often guards are in on a robbery, etc.

And the list goes on

Not sure I'm using this site properly -- why do my posts wait an hour before going thru???聽 (first time being part of a blog)

Bones,聽 I am going to ask you to start a thread.聽 Call it whatever and聽 ask all your questions there. That way we keep it all in one place for you!聽 As soon as you do I will start posting some info for you.

This requires a long post and I am a bit rushed this afternoon. I will post a complete reply in the morning.

Bob K

Hello All,
My daughter & I are moving to DR THIS Friday morning, it is Wed here in Australia now & I am reading this blog in bed 6am.
I am excited & also when thinking of the 5 legs of our journey; a shuttle & 3 flights then bus trip I will be pleased when it is over.
My daughter & I have a lot of STUFF to deal with before arriving with all baggage & persons intact

I read the conversations on weather back & forth & am warmed to see people have the time to chat

I am looking foward to stepping off the "Merry Go Round of Life" and relaxing and taking more time to smell the roses (and the coffee)

Post/mail Delivery
I have questions on the most efficient modes of receiving parcels.
Planner mentioned using CPS Miami.
Something to check out upon arrival.

Anyway, I finally found the post button today to introduce myself.

TKS all for the helpful info!
Cheers
Kazza44p

Welcome Kazzza,聽 good luck on your trip,聽 let us know when you land and we will be here to answer your questions. I did answer your private message as well!

Safe travels!

Thank you Planner. I am still familiarizing myself with the website.... I was not sure that PM went through, hence the next one

Kazza

Kazza welcome to the forum.

Where are you relocating to?

Please keep us posted and let us know if you have questions we may be able to help with.

Bob K

Kazza44p wrote:

Hello All,
My daughter & I are moving to DR THIS Friday morning, it is Wed here in Australia now & I am reading this blog in bed 6am.
I am excited & also when thinking of the 5 legs of our journey; a shuttle & 3 flights then bus trip I will be pleased when it is over.
My daughter & I have a lot of STUFF to deal with before arriving with all baggage & persons intact

I read the conversations on weather back & forth & am warmed to see people have the time to chat

I am looking foward to stepping off the "Merry Go Round of Life" and relaxing and taking more time to smell the roses (and the coffee)

Post/mail Delivery
I have questions on the most efficient modes of receiving parcels.
Planner mentioned using CPS Miami.
Something to check out upon arrival.

Anyway, I finally found the post button today to introduce myself.

TKS all for the helpful info!
Cheers
Kazza44p

Kazza, which city are you landing in?聽 I am available to drive you around if needed.聽 8聽 passenger van.

She is going to Las Terrenas.....

planner wrote:

She is going to Las Terrenas.....

Thank you. I do POP and STI, but Las Terrenes is lejos de mi.聽 Thanks聽 D

Siempre

Hi, I'm Tammy from Kingston, Ontario, Canada and love the DR.聽 I have visited the Punta Cana/Bavaro area several times and also Las Terranas but that was well over 20 years ago.
My husband and myself are going to be relocating to DR in 2 years.聽 It seems far away, but yet very close.聽 I will be moving there first so I think I would simply rent until he arrives on a permanent basis.聽 He retires 2 years later than me, but I'm not hanging around that long! :-)
I would appreicate any input of areas that you think we should consider.聽 Ideally, I would like an area that has a good 暗网禁区 community, access to medical, restaurants, shopping, banking, pharmacy, and an easy drive to the airport for my many friends that will come visit during the winters!聽 聽
I don't want to be too close to the touristy areas as they seem to be quite pricy.聽 I would love beachfront (or very short walk to beach) on a nice quiet beach with good swimming.聽 Any suggestions?聽 The La Romana area looks beautiful.聽 I am hoping to make some friends through this site, so when I do arrive I have some people to make contact with.聽
Thanks for any help/advice on where I should start focusing my energies on!

Welcome Tammy from Canada.聽 Where in Canada???聽 SO my first advice is to read read read........there is a lot of info on the various forum topics.聽 Once you read聽 threads ask the questions you might have either on the threads or start your own as needed!聽

Sounds like you have a good plan and we are all about making new friends!!!

Thanks Planner.聽 I updated my post... lol... Kingston, Ontario.聽 I love the looks of the Bayahibe area - that's where you are right?

I grew up in Windsor Ontario......聽 聽I am in La Romana,聽 20 minutes from Bayahibe.

Awesome!聽 I'm actually from St. Thomas, Ontario... not too far from Windsor.聽 How is the 暗网禁区 community where you live and housing prices?

La Romana has a smaller 暗网禁区 community, less touristy and prices reflect that. Bayahibe is close, more 暗网禁区s and a bit more expensive.

Tammy welcome.聽 As planner said read read and then read some more.聽 Lots of good info here from those of us who have made the "move"

We moved to the north coast and enjoy the beautiful beaches and the community is a good mix of locals, 暗网禁区s and tourists.

Keep asking away!!!!

Bob K

Hi Bob K, I see you know a lot about getting good TV and Internet Service on the North Shore. I am moving to Cabrera in late November and I want to get all my USA channels and fast internet,who would you recommend?

good afternoon,

聽 聽 My name is Louis Stephane , i have 1month in the Dominican Republic especially in santo domingo , i'm working in a call center , i speak english , french and creole i was working like assistant manager in hotel in haiti before and i see your many post on the blog , and i decide to write you in private聽 because i want to move to la romana or punta cana somewhere who have more tourist and i can work with my skills and i don't know if you can help me with that or give me any suggestion . thanks already聽

Let us know what you learn about internet and tv in Cabrera, we're in the process of buying a house there too...

Windsor?! We're in suburban Detroit!...so, I know you KNOW what an improvement your DR life is compared to this area's gray winters and hectic life style...it's beautiful here right now...but, I know what's just around the corner!

lancecullen53 first off welcome to the forum

As to Cable and Internet on the north coast every area has their own service.聽 I am not sure as to the local cable company in your area.聽 However for internet you can use either your cable system or Claro and orange (the two phone providers) for internet and in some cases Claro for TV as well

We use DISH and you need a provider as well as a dish (5 foot dia or so) to get it and it is very expensive.聽 If you want the contact person we use who may be able to set you up as well just let me know.

Bob K

stephlo Welcome to the forum.

I live on the north coast so won't be able to help you.聽 Perhaps Planner can give you some advice as she is in your area.

Good luck in your search.

Bob K

Forget dish. All you need is the Roku box. Through that you can get everything in one interface. Netflix, Showtime, Amazon Prime, and hundreds of other channels including news from all over the place. No sense to get local cable unless you want lots of channels in Spanish including local news. Of course you need decent internet so you can stream the movies.

I pay no attention to local news. I guess that's why I think everywhere is safe

Welcome to the forums.聽 Work - without a聽 cedula it's next to impossible.

Detroit - I remember it well!!!

Hello all,
I just wanted to introduce myself. We are looking at purchasing a new build in Punta Cana and relocating. Lots and lots of questions,聽 most important....does anyone regret the move?

I will review as many threads as I can and will probably have some questions from there.

Second most important question.... how expensive is good golf for residents?

Priorities Lol

hello jeff!
do you speak french?

Unfortunately no even though I was born in Quebec. Why?

Welcome Jeff.聽 I can say I have absolutely no regrets at all!聽 聽If you get a golf membership once here then each member course will have a better rate for you.聽 I don't remember the name of the organization but Bob will.

I feel so overwhelmed with all of the things to get done. How about medical insurance and service there? Have you had an experience with doctors or hospitals? Have you given up your Canadian medical benefits?

Jeff lots of that is covered in various threads.聽 Good quality care is available and insurance is inexpensive