travellingfairies
Canadian looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Registration: 20 May 2021
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Dying in the DR - long post! by planner
Not to sound morbid, especially this time of year, but it needs to be discussed. First healthcare - if you do not have insurance you better have money. That being said what happens when you get gravely ill here? Sadly there is no understanding ...
Your idea regarding palliative type care is ideal! I will be looking for someone to help care for my 86 year old mother in law who has alzheimers. Hoping for someone who speaks a little English as our Spanish is not nearly where it should be. So ... Read More
Dying in the DR - long post! by planner
Not to sound morbid, especially this time of year, but it needs to be discussed. First healthcare - if you do not have insurance you better have money. That being said what happens when you get gravely ill here? Sadly there is no understanding ...
I'm so sorry for your loss, but what a true friend you are. We should only be so lucky to have someone as kind as you. Read More
Buying a golf cart
Hola! Can anyone recommend where to buy a golf cart in the Punta cana area? New or used. Thanks Read More
bringing things into the DR by felice1966
I just purchased a condo in. Cabereta i want to bring stuff in my luggage coffee maker wi fi camera towels ect .Am i better off just buying there or bring with ? Thank you
Just an update on our travels. We arrived in Punta Cana with 4 large suitcases filled to the brim with household items and a queen mattress in a box. No issues coming through immigration. They did scan the box and the porter that was pushing my 85 ... Read More
bringing things into the DR by felice1966
I just purchased a condo in. Cabereta i want to bring stuff in my luggage coffee maker wi fi camera towels ect .Am i better off just buying there or bring with ? Thank you
Sorry another question, what about tool? My husband wanted to bring some so that we would have a starter kit. Read More
bringing things into the DR by felice1966
I just purchased a condo in. Cabereta i want to bring stuff in my luggage coffee maker wi fi camera towels ect .Am i better off just buying there or bring with ? Thank you
Gifts for me? Lol Read More
bringing things into the DR by felice1966
I just purchased a condo in. Cabereta i want to bring stuff in my luggage coffee maker wi fi camera towels ect .Am i better off just buying there or bring with ? Thank you
Thanks for the info, I noticed$500 for gifts, gifts for whom? Lol I wonder if I can bring gifts for myself! I have household items suck as linens, kitchen items. No TVs Read More
bringing things into the DR by felice1966
I just purchased a condo in. Cabereta i want to bring stuff in my luggage coffee maker wi fi camera towels ect .Am i better off just buying there or bring with ? Thank you
Hi Planner! Is there a limit as to how much you can bring in your suitcase? I can bring 3 bags at 70lbs each but was wondering about customs. I鈥檝e read $100usd, $200usd and saw on a website 鈥済ifts鈥� no more than $500usd. Called the ... Read More
Prepaid internet by travellingfairies
Hi everyone, We are not retired yet but will be back and forth to Punta Cana. In regards to internet are there plans other than monthly. I would rather not have to pay a monthly plan when I might only be there for a week or two. Any ...
Thank you Read More
Prepaid internet by travellingfairies
Hi everyone, We are not retired yet but will be back and forth to Punta Cana. In regards to internet are there plans other than monthly. I would rather not have to pay a monthly plan when I might only be there for a week or two. Any ...
Thanks do you have any idea of the cost or who is the better provider. Is there such a thing to be able to use a fire stick on the tv? Thanks for your help Read More
Prepaid internet
Hi everyone, We are not retired yet but will be back and forth to Punta Cana. In regards to internet are there plans other than monthly. I would rather not have to pay a monthly plan when I might only be there for a week or two. Any ... Read More
What do you wish you brought to the DR? by travellingfairies
Hi everyone, just purchased a home in Punta Cana! Is there anything you did not bring but wish you did? We will not be shipping but purchasing furniture in the DR. Have read many posts on where to shop. Will be bringing household items in our ...
Must have been those good looks and charm! Lol Read More
What do you wish you brought to the DR? by travellingfairies
Hi everyone, just purchased a home in Punta Cana! Is there anything you did not bring but wish you did? We will not be shipping but purchasing furniture in the DR. Have read many posts on where to shop. Will be bringing household items in our ...
Omg too funny! Read More
Furniture in Punta Cana by travellingfairies
Hi everyone! Has anyone had wood furniture made in the Punta cana area? What do you suggest I pack with me in my suitcase for my house as we will not be shipping, and what should I just purchase when I arrive! Any help appreciated! Cheers!
Lol that gave me a good laugh, I do camp up by Peterborough...but in a 5th wheel! Thanks for all your info! Read More
Furniture in Punta Cana by travellingfairies
Hi everyone! Has anyone had wood furniture made in the Punta cana area? What do you suggest I pack with me in my suitcase for my house as we will not be shipping, and what should I just purchase when I arrive! Any help appreciated! Cheers!
Thank you so much! Read More