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Dental Implants by Tripp789
My wife and I live in Cabarete part of the year and I am looking for a good dentist in Santiago for implants. Anyone have any experience? Any idea of the costs? Thanks!
Like above, this is a process. Pull tooth, wait 3 months for jawbone to grow back to fill the hole where the tooth was, then get the screw implant post installed and then another 3 months for that to have the bone adhere to the screw, then the mold ... Read More
Considering moving to the DR from Canada by dored1220
Hi all, My wife and I are considering making the move from frigid Canada to the DR. We are trying to decide where to take up residence and will be visiting to stay in Air BnB;s to get a lay of the land. We are looking at either Punta Cana or the ...
Hopefully here is a more detailed answer to your question. Yes, many more golf courses are in the PC area and all seem to be top-shelf, with a price to match. For tourist the green fees are several hundred dollars, then add a high price club ... Read More
E-ticket website glitch by bryankieronlynch
The E-ticket website is not working properly. It won't let you input flight dates for after the 1st of the year. Is this happening to anyone else?
Just take it slow and fill in the form. You can do both arrival and departure forms before you leave. Much easier. I think the first screen has a option at the bottom to check each one. Don't get to the airports without it!!! Read More
Will be heading to Cabarete on 1/27 by Lesjob4d
Hello all!Will be heading to Cabarete on 1/27 (it is reconnaissance for retirement) and was wondering several things: Is there a taxi service you recommend?Any place with e-bicycles for rent or just bicycles?What restaurants do you recommend?Any ...
I have also used Nelson, and he is very good. Really nice guy and has a comfortable van. PM me if you want his contact info. Read More
Info for first visit by jas1962
I am planning to visit DR in October. I have a few questions and am open to any advise. How are the beaches in Santo Domingo? Are there any food stalls to buy food on the streets? How expensive are these places to eat? Examples? I would like to have ...
I have Verizon, and you can call them to get their international calling plan added for free. If in the DR and you turn your phone "ON", it will start a 24 hour clock in which the phone works just like at home, in US. Cost is $10/24 hr. Second ... Read More
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR DRIVING A SCOOTER by goinforit
Can anybody provide the details for what the license and insurance requirements are for driving a scooter in Las Terrenas ?
What about tourist that come down and get a moto from the rental places? Is their US drivers license any good, and how about insurance? If not how do these rental places stay in business.? Read More
Tropical Storm Fiona by planner
I am starting a thread for all of us to be aware. Currently she is off the east of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. She dipped a little south and has slowed her speed down.It is projected she could be near Hurricane strength when she ...
I wonder what percentage of solar panels on the roof, or bay, will still be there after hurricane winds? Great choice when the sun shines and breezes blow, but probably down the road with hurricane winds. Read More
Sosua Beach closing for renovations - the vendors have to go now by windeguy
Danny owns Malibu Beach Bar, or I should say owned since all the vendors now have to leave for the renovations:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPElF3zgyLA
Both good and bad to this scenario! GOOD - Beautiful addition, very upscale, tourist draw, increase tax revenue, vendors paying rent fees, etc. BAD- Loss of Dominican Culture, Local people out of jobs, plaza looks like lots of unused space, high ... Read More
Starlink Internet in the Dominican Republic Update … by Ian1272
Great news for those with poor internet service/provider for all that reside in the Dominican Republic. https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/dr https://dominican.news/local/elon-musks-starlink-is-now-available-in-the-dominican-republic/
Most of the Starlink satellites are concentrated in the Northern US. They keep working to bring more satellites online in the future. The Caribbean is expected to be covered much greater in about a year. Looks like you should like the system even ... Read More
Possibly coming Down from US to visit GF for 14 days in La Romana by kschw9883
Any advice on what I need to prepare or what i need to bring with me would be appreciated
kschw9883 You sound very young, naive, gullible, and inexperienced at life. We all go through that in our youth. This trip sounds like you may be a plump little sheep that is walking into a large den of lions. Just use your common sense to get ... Read More
Info for first visit by jas1962
I am planning to visit DR in October. I have a few questions and am open to any advise. How are the beaches in Santo Domingo? Are there any food stalls to buy food on the streets? How expensive are these places to eat? Examples? I would like to have ...
You probably don't want Santo Domingo. Like planner said, BIG CITY! Flights are cheaper, but ground transport will eat the budget. Punta Cana has many resorts right on the beach, but lots of tourist. Would suggest the North Coast area and a ... Read More
Possibly coming Down from US to visit GF for 14 days in La Romana by kschw9883
Any advice on what I need to prepare or what i need to bring with me would be appreciated
Good suggestion for school uniforms if needed. I went on an Outback tour a couple of years ago and we visited a school in the mountains. Kids were wonderful and very courteous to us as visitors. Next time down I brought 12 full uniforms for the ... Read More
What do I miss the most living in DR? by polo1club
I was wondering if everyone has a certain thing they miss from home that is not available in DR?I think one of the things I would miss most would be Home Depot or Lowes. I know ferreterias have a lot of stuff but from past experience I spent weeks ...
Exactly right, the big building stores would be missed. Also the big grocery stores, reasonable fees for entertainment like golf, bowling, movies, sports, etc. Mail service, business opportunities, reasonable driving. I miss all of this ... Read More
Bringing a parrot by strongstar
So I am an owner of a Blackheaded Pionites parrot (Pionites melanocephalus) and a Pitbull. Since they are both family members the only option is to bring them both with me. DR does not have a breed ban as far as I've found out and as I've ...
You had better get that info directly from the DR powers to be, and in writing. The tough thing is the airport folks do not know how to handle this odd procedure. It is not an everyday thing! You may also be facing a quarantine ... Read More
Airbnb to be Regularized in DR. by Guest2022
This article today in Arecoa may interest those planning to buy to rent here in DR. Note that the article says DGII are in a very advanced stage of ensuring Airbnb rentals contribute taxes here. In Europe a tourist tax is imposed on Airbnb rentals. ...
@dominicianvisitor, At present I have two beautiful beachfront condos in Cabarete, large one bedrooms, furnished and ready, that sit empty because I am picky about who I rent to, and for how long. Would love to rent them to cover some expense, ... Read More