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amesei

amesei

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Canadian citizen

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Canadian

Speaks I speak English and dutch

Registration: 25 September 2014

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amesei created a thread
7 years ago

Leisure activities in Del coco

Hi We are a Canadian couple with European roots. We love to travel and visit Europe almost every year. The last 3 winters we have spent in the Dominican Republic and we are wanting a change. My husband is a retired police officer and I am a self ... Read More

amesei replied to a thread
9 years ago
soozie

pesos/cnd dollar by soozie

Hi Folks, Can someone please advise me the best way to handle money during my stay in Caberete? Do I bring pesos, do I go to bank and do withdrawals daily, do I use credit card. Any suggestions on handling my money in the cheapest and safest ...

amesei

We usually bring Dr pesos (about $1000 cnd converted for 2 months) and use a visa credit card....no mastercard...... Read More

amesei replied to a thread
9 years ago
drtuttle

What has struck you the most culturally speaking in DR by drtuttle

Hi everyone Please feel free to tell us about your own experience, what has struck you the most in D.R. culturally speaking. It can be any funny experience, or something related to your everyday life, or of a social nature. In my personal case, ...

amesei

My husband and I stayed for the first time for 2 months in the DR. We stayed in a gated community in Luperon. It was a newer development that was going through some growing pains. We got to live and interact among the locals. The locals thought ... Read More

amesei replied to a thread
9 years ago
Stephen1982

Moving to Punta Cana for 4 months, I have questions! by Stephen1982

I'm moving to Punta Cana for 4 months and I would like to know how much money I should bring? The apartment costs $500 a month. So I know I need at least $2000 to $2500 for that. After that food and drinks, how much should I expect to need? And, ...

amesei

Hi Stephen My husband and I have been here for 2 months. We brought 35,000 pesos spending money. We haven't run out yet. We pay all our groceries with a visa credit card. I checked out the ATM machines. They charge 112 pesos for a withdrawal ... Read More

amesei replied to a thread
10 years ago
drtuttle

Are there many options with NETFLIX when streaming from D.R by drtuttle

Hello everyone I was wondering how is your experience with NETFLIX there in D.R. if you are subscribed of course, as I know some restrictions exist by country related to copyrights making it more limited in terms of choices available. Thank you ...

amesei

We have had no problems with Netflix. We are from Canada staying for 2 months Read More

amesei replied to a thread
10 years ago
cemdev

Overstaying tourist visa by cemdev

Can you extend the visa? What's the cost? We're planning on staying 4 months. Border run to Haiti to renew?

amesei

Thanks Bob We are currently staying in Luperon for 2 months. We are loving it Read More

amesei replied to a thread
10 years ago
cemdev

Overstaying tourist visa by cemdev

Can you extend the visa? What's the cost? We're planning on staying 4 months. Border run to Haiti to renew?

amesei

Where do you pay the visa extension? Do you have to pay cash or can you use a credit card? Read More

amesei replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

Merry Christmas ! by Julien

Hi everyone, the ½ûÂþÌìÌà team and I are wishing you a Merry Christmas ! Take care, Julien

amesei

Merry Christmas...feliz navidad Happy new year!.... feliz año nuevo Read More

amesei replied to a thread
10 years ago
mpilcher90

Question about the Tourist Card by mpilcher90

As an American I understand that before leaving the Dominican Republic, you must pay a fee if you overstay the limit. Let's say I move to Santo Domingo for a year. When I leave the country, will overstaying for this amount of time on a tourist card ...

amesei

Thanks Bob Read More

amesei replied to a thread
10 years ago
mpilcher90

Question about the Tourist Card by mpilcher90

As an American I understand that before leaving the Dominican Republic, you must pay a fee if you overstay the limit. Let's say I move to Santo Domingo for a year. When I leave the country, will overstaying for this amount of time on a tourist card ...

amesei

Can you pay the exit fee with credit card or should I save some cash? Read More

amesei replied to a thread
10 years ago
planner

NORTH COAST discussion and questions... by planner

Here is a good place for all our North Coast questions and discussions......several of us have lived or do live on the North Coast...............

amesei

We are travelling from Puerto Plata to Luperon Read More

amesei replied to a thread
10 years ago
planner

NORTH COAST discussion and questions... by planner

Here is a good place for all our North Coast questions and discussions......several of us have lived or do live on the North Coast...............

amesei

Thanks planner Read More

amesei replied to a thread
10 years ago
planner

NORTH COAST discussion and questions... by planner

Here is a good place for all our North Coast questions and discussions......several of us have lived or do live on the North Coast...............

amesei

Bob Can you tell me about the Caribe Tour buses? Where do they travel from/to? Are they a tourist bus or anyone can use them? Any idea how much they cost? Thanks Ange Read More

amesei replied to a thread
10 years ago
planner

Introduce yourself HERE! by planner

This thread is where you should introduce yourself. Tell us a little bit about you, where you live or where you want to live, how you came to this forum and how we can help you. When you need some answers: Check recent threads, if you cannot ...

amesei

Do you know if you need a fishing licence? My husband plans on bringing his fishing rod Read More

amesei replied to a thread
10 years ago
Wildrose27

Questions from Canadians coming for 4 months by Wildrose27

Hello everyone, I had browsed this site for only a few minutes and I knew I was in the right place for good advice. Congratulations on an excellent website! Now for my questions. 1) Is changing Canadian dollars into pesos easy to do or should we ...

amesei

I used Continental Exchange. They are usually in a mall. I believe they are the best rate according to our travel agent Read More