@Terryo
Canadian looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Lives in Sosúa, Puerto Plata
Registration: 25 February 2021
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Condo rental Puerto Aventuras
Hi, my wife and l are coming to Playa del Carmen the week of April 05 2023 for 1 week vacation, we areinterested in renting a Condo in Puerto Aventuras in 2024 February and March, preferably 2 bedroomground floor , close to beach, restaurants, ... Read More
Scams in D.R. by Terryo
Have we made a mistake, my wife and l arrive next week for 3 months from Canada. We have visited 5 times before over the years at different resorts this is the first time for an extended stay, l am coming with some trepidation after watching ...
You have not looked into Airbnb prices in Punta Cana they are astronomical , that’s why we chose Juan Dolio beachfront supposedly Luxury unit , we got scammed lesson learnt at my expense , will never use Airbnb again . Never said it was a ... Read More
Scams in D.R. by Terryo
Have we made a mistake, my wife and l arrive next week for 3 months from Canada. We have visited 5 times before over the years at different resorts this is the first time for an extended stay, l am coming with some trepidation after watching ...
You have to pay to book Airbnb in advance of your booking we reserved this months ago, and paid $4400 cdn. In advance for the first month, this wasn’t a $50 a night motel room it was supposed to be a luxury suite, if you saw the pictures it ... Read More
Scams in D.R. by Terryo
Have we made a mistake, my wife and l arrive next week for 3 months from Canada. We have visited 5 times before over the years at different resorts this is the first time for an extended stay, l am coming with some trepidation after watching ...
Hi , have arrived in Dom. Rep. been here 2 weeks now and have gone through 2 weeks of absolute stress , with a rental which was a dump not as advertised, have relocated after being evicted given 20 hrs to vacate ongoing nonsense with Airbnb, Now ... Read More
Noise and the DR - Be Warned by Guest2022
Excess noise is a common complaint from expats living and visiting the Dominican Republic. Living in the capital can be painful for those who like peace and tranquility. The noise from constant traffic alone can be uncomfortable, but add to that ...
Managed to pick up some earplugs for us all tonight, if they work great if not maybe hitting the rum….. Read More
Noise and the DR - Be Warned by Guest2022
Excess noise is a common complaint from expats living and visiting the Dominican Republic. Living in the capital can be painful for those who like peace and tranquility. The noise from constant traffic alone can be uncomfortable, but add to that ...
First Saturday night in D.R. Juan Dolio, all 3 of us are up , All night music blasting around these towers from a Colmado across the road from us, it is 3-20 a.m and has just stopped, All night Karaoke , l guess earplugs are on our shopping list. Read More
Pricesmart by Finnigan
Good morning Does anyone know if Pricesmart Santiago delivers to Sosua? We have tried calling, but no one at the customer service desk seems to know. Just thought that if we could order on line and have it delivered, we could save the day and $150 ...
Thanks, will join on our first shopping excursion…… Read More
Pricesmart by Finnigan
Good morning Does anyone know if Pricesmart Santiago delivers to Sosua? We have tried calling, but no one at the customer service desk seems to know. Just thought that if we could order on line and have it delivered, we could save the day and $150 ...
Thanks, the reason l asked is we used it often in Panama at Pricesmart. Can you purchase a temporary short term membership here in Dom. Rep. Read More
Pricesmart by Finnigan
Good morning Does anyone know if Pricesmart Santiago delivers to Sosua? We have tried calling, but no one at the customer service desk seems to know. Just thought that if we could order on line and have it delivered, we could save the day and $150 ...
Can anyone please tell me if your Costco card is accepted at Pricesmart , in Dom. Rep. TIA. Read More
Scams in D.R. by Terryo
Have we made a mistake, my wife and l arrive next week for 3 months from Canada. We have visited 5 times before over the years at different resorts this is the first time for an extended stay, l am coming with some trepidation after watching ...
Hi, l am not nor do l have any plans on living in D. R. , I am though coming on vacation for an extended stay after reading various posts on this site and watching recent you tube videos of current residents I merely stated that there seems to be ... Read More
Scams in D.R. by Terryo
Have we made a mistake, my wife and l arrive next week for 3 months from Canada. We have visited 5 times before over the years at different resorts this is the first time for an extended stay, l am coming with some trepidation after watching ...
Monetarily it was not a great amount but it was still quadruple to what was agreed to still a scam no matter which way you cut it, as for the blah blah blah scams the videos l watched were real people in D.R.not third party here say , just ... Read More
Scams in D.R. by Terryo
Have we made a mistake, my wife and l arrive next week for 3 months from Canada. We have visited 5 times before over the years at different resorts this is the first time for an extended stay, l am coming with some trepidation after watching ...
Thanks for the info, have been scammed while in Panama most foreigners are too trusting, we had a Taxi driver take four guys on a 10 min. drive to a restaurant before leaving we asked how much he replied $8 even though that was high we thought ok ... Read More
Scams in D.R.
Have we made a mistake, my wife and l arrive next week for 3 months from Canada. We have visited 5 times before over the years at different resorts this is the first time for an extended stay, l am coming with some trepidation after watching ... Read More
Cell phone providers by SFP203
Who is the best cell phone service provider and is it easy to get a cell phone contract? What does one need to do/show to get a contract. Thanks
Thanks for the magic jack info, coming to D.R in a few weeks for 3 months just ordered a magic jack to bring with me so l can call back to Canada and the U.S. thanks again , Terry. Read More
Uber in Bavaro/Punta Cana by Guest2022
As some of you may be aware Uber and other digital taxi formats have been regulated very recently and and limitations on where they can pick up passengers has been defined - 1 kilometre from any location where tourist taxi companies are located - ...
Can anyone recommend a taxi service from Punta Cana airport to Juan Dolio , Late Evening Jan 02 Sun. And expected cost , 2 Passengers + baggage , TIA. Read More