Mark and Al
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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About me
American
Lives in Cabarete, Puerto Plata
Speaks English
Registration: 09 July 2017
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Travel Documents by Mark and Al
So I have completed (online) the mandatory travel declaration form for us - both entry and exit forms. American Airlines shows there are no longer any Covid requirements or paperwork to fill out.Obviously we have our passports, IDs, etc as well. ...
Good advice. I printed copies of our passports, our DR E-tickets, and some local maps. For better or worse, I rented a car so we'll see how that goes...Go figure - American Airlines online check in system is down, so I haven't been able to print ... Read More
Travel Documents by Mark and Al
So I have completed (online) the mandatory travel declaration form for us - both entry and exit forms. American Airlines shows there are no longer any Covid requirements or paperwork to fill out.Obviously we have our passports, IDs, etc as well. ...
@planner Yesss!!!! Thank you Planner! Read More
Travel Documents
So I have completed (online) the mandatory travel declaration form for us - both entry and exit forms. American Airlines shows there are no longer any Covid requirements or paperwork to fill out.Obviously we have our passports, IDs, etc as well. ... Read More
Dominican Currency by Mark and Al
What actual currency denominations should we carry while in Sosua/Cabarete? I hope to use our credit card as much as possible, but I'm assuming there will be a lot of places that only accept cash and apparently getting change back (at smaller ...
I already checked, our CC does not charge any fees for out of country purchases. Read More
Dominican Currency by Mark and Al
What actual currency denominations should we carry while in Sosua/Cabarete? I hope to use our credit card as much as possible, but I'm assuming there will be a lot of places that only accept cash and apparently getting change back (at smaller ...
Thank you to everyone for your advice! We now have a plan for a mix of US and Dominican currency and we will be "boots on the ground" in 5 days.... Read More
Dominican Currency
What actual currency denominations should we carry while in Sosua/Cabarete? I hope to use our credit card as much as possible, but I'm assuming there will be a lot of places that only accept cash and apparently getting change back (at smaller ... Read More
We are getting close
We are now 2 weeks away from our first visit (finally!) to the DR. We have rented a condo in the Sosua area overlooking the ocean.I'm hoping some of you can provide some tips in terms of restaurants, beaches, fun things to do, etc. I rented a car ... Read More
My Spinal Surgery Experience in the DR by RockyM
As indicated in another thread I had spinal surgery on January 5, 2023, in Santo Domingo. I promised to write up my experience so hopefully others may benefit, if considering a major surgery here in the DR. The following is a brief recounting of my ...
Rocky, glad to hear your recovery is going well. You should consider becoming a writer! You have a great ability to convey an experience in an informative but still enjoyable style. Read More
Using a US based cell phone in the DR by Mark and Al
We are (finally) making our 1st trip to the Dominican in June. I'm trying to figure out how or if we can use our ATT cell phones without racking up a bunch of international phone charges. We will be in the Sosua/Cabarete area for about 2 weeks.
@ddmcghee I almost don't even care if we can't make calls to the US. I mostly just want to be able to take pics and (maybe) text. What I don't want is to end up with a giant surprise bill because our phones connected with a cell tower somewhere ... Read More
Using a US based cell phone in the DR
We are (finally) making our 1st trip to the Dominican in June. I'm trying to figure out how or if we can use our ATT cell phones without racking up a bunch of international phone charges. We will be in the Sosua/Cabarete area for about 2 weeks. Read More
Get well Rocky by planner
I want to take a moment to wish Rocky aka Dave aka ddmcghee's husband a quick recovery.He had back surgery this past week in Santo Domingo. I am sure both will tell us the good the bad and the otherwise of their experience once Dave is ...
Best wishes Rocky, hope all went well and you have a speedy recovery! Read More
The Dominican experience so far by JDT
Hello everyone! I originally posted last in 2019. Since then I purchased a house in Las Terrenas in November with plans to retire in February. Then Covid...oh well, best laid plans and all that. I finally retired, and sprinted madly for the DR as ...
What a great read! You obviously have a great sense of humor and it is Oh so nice to read something fun and upbeat again. Please do post your experiences often, Las Terranas is high on our list of places to visit. Read More
Flight Cancelled
Just as a note to anyone wondering about getting to the DR.... Our flight to Punta Cana on May 20 (from the US) was cancelled by the airline. I was fortunate that they gave me a refund instead of forcing me to take a voucher\credit. Next I get to ... Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO Worrying signs, with infections ...
We have a flight and hotel booked (and paid for) for Punta Cana in late May - that's looking pretty shaky right now. I guess for now all we can do is wait and watch. I know that is small potatoes compared to what a lot of people are dealing ... Read More
Import Car or Uber Everywhere? by GuestPoster287
Good Day Expaters, I am posting a friendly debate on whether to bring used car to Santo Domingo or Uber everywhere. I will primarily be living in Santo Domingo but will be exploring DR alot more once I'm there. I owe very little on my car and ...
I have changed our travel plans from the North Coast to Punta Cana. (long story....) We will arrive in late May assuming this Covid 19 thing has played out by then. I hired a private mini van to transport us to and from the Punta Cana airport and ... Read More