

jennmargar
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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About me
American
Speaks English and spanish
Registration: 05 June 2015
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Purchasing a car in DR by jennmargar
Hi all! Just wondering if any of you knew what the process of purchasing a car with financing is out there.

Well my husband is Dominican does that make a difference? If he tries to get the car? Read More

Purchasing a car in DR
Hi all! Just wondering if any of you knew what the process of purchasing a car with financing is out there. Read More


Currency exchange by jennmargar
I'll be in DR for two weeks and would like to exchange some of my dollars for pesos. Would I get a better deal with my local bank, an American airport or the Dominican airport?

I do have a local bank. Well... I use Wells Fargo Read More


Currency exchange by jennmargar
I'll be in DR for two weeks and would like to exchange some of my dollars for pesos. Would I get a better deal with my local bank, an American airport or the Dominican airport?

Thanks gypsy. Read More


Currency exchange by jennmargar
I'll be in DR for two weeks and would like to exchange some of my dollars for pesos. Would I get a better deal with my local bank, an American airport or the Dominican airport?

Hahaha I know what ATM means and I have a debit card. What I am asking is are you saying that I should use the ATM in DR instead of going somewhere to convert my money? Read More


Currency exchange by jennmargar
I'll be in DR for two weeks and would like to exchange some of my dollars for pesos. Would I get a better deal with my local bank, an American airport or the Dominican airport?

What do you mean by "then use your atm"? Read More

Currency exchange
I'll be in DR for two weeks and would like to exchange some of my dollars for pesos. Would I get a better deal with my local bank, an American airport or the Dominican airport? Read More


Picking up rental car STI by brodies2013
My better half is flying in on a red-eye flight from states to Santiago and is scheduled to pick up a rental car. We've rented a car before, but flew into PUJ. Will the car rental place be open in the wee hours? Should he just hang out at ...

Thanks for all the advice, I will be getting the insurance directly from Avis when I arrive. Read More


Picking up rental car STI by brodies2013
My better half is flying in on a red-eye flight from states to Santiago and is scheduled to pick up a rental car. We've rented a car before, but flew into PUJ. Will the car rental place be open in the wee hours? Should he just hang out at ...

I don't think anyone answered my question though. I will be driving (carefully) but should I get the insurance through Expedia or wait until I get there? Read More


Picking up rental car STI by brodies2013
My better half is flying in on a red-eye flight from states to Santiago and is scheduled to pick up a rental car. We've rented a car before, but flew into PUJ. Will the car rental place be open in the wee hours? Should he just hang out at ...

Yes I do speak Spanish. I have heard that it is dangerous after reading this blog and a few others. My local friends beg to differ but they drive mopeds so... I guess we will see. Read More


Cell Phone by tappers
Hi Guys, when I arrive in Las Terrenas, I want to buy a disposable cell phone along with pre paid minutes. Can I purchase one of these at the El Catey airport? Otherwise some place in Las Terrenas? It's considerably cheaper than using my Telus ...

I'll be visiting other parts of DR while I'm there so I feel like a driving is necessary. I have friends there that can give me directions to other places. I just need GPS to get to the airport and back. Read More


Picking up rental car STI by brodies2013
My better half is flying in on a red-eye flight from states to Santiago and is scheduled to pick up a rental car. We've rented a car before, but flew into PUJ. Will the car rental place be open in the wee hours? Should he just hang out at ...

Yes this will be my 6th time in PC. Im used to driving in crazy and congested areas since I live in a big city here in the states but I still am a little nervous but I'll be going to SD and San Pedro during my trip so a car is necessary. So ... Read More


Cell Phone by tappers
Hi Guys, when I arrive in Las Terrenas, I want to buy a disposable cell phone along with pre paid minutes. Can I purchase one of these at the El Catey airport? Otherwise some place in Las Terrenas? It's considerably cheaper than using my Telus ...

I'm flying into punta Cana. The apartment is about 15 miles from the airport. Read More


Cell Phone by tappers
Hi Guys, when I arrive in Las Terrenas, I want to buy a disposable cell phone along with pre paid minutes. Can I purchase one of these at the El Catey airport? Otherwise some place in Las Terrenas? It's considerably cheaper than using my Telus ...

Will do. Read More


Cell Phone by tappers
Hi Guys, when I arrive in Las Terrenas, I want to buy a disposable cell phone along with pre paid minutes. Can I purchase one of these at the El Catey airport? Otherwise some place in Las Terrenas? It's considerably cheaper than using my Telus ...

Thanks. I use the iPhone GPS. Not sure if that would work out there. Read More