alanindr
American expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
American
Lives in Sosúa, Puerto Plata
Registration: 18 March 2018
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Sargassum Seaweed by Guest2022
Last year was a terrible, and perhaps the worst year for Sargassum seaweed throughout all the Caribbean. On my flights down to the Leeward Islands via Puerto Rico two weeks ago I noticed large lines of the seaweed everywhere again in the seas. So ...
Still no seaweed in Sosua Bay. Read More
Rum, Rum, Rum by WillieWeb
It has been suggested that I might start a RUM chat... My local Favorite is Lleyenda.. A Brugal product However, recently - SDQ didn't have it at the Duty Free.... so Cubaney was Suggested I needed a house guest present- fast... so Cubaney was ...
My all time favorite rum was Brugal Unico, sadly, it is no longer produced and I have only one bottle left. Next fav is Zacapa XO which is also pricey but at least still available. XO is cheaper in Florida than here. Read More
Where to buy Lanco Urethanizer paint?? by brodies2013
We had heard years ago that the best roof paint was a rubberized paint called elastomeric paint? Now we've heard that this Lanco urethanizer is the best roof paint for a concrete roof for rain collecting...Any one out there have an opinion?
Luciano in Sosua, 5 gal Lanco Siliconizer is RD4600, one gal is RD173.90 Read More
Sargassum Seaweed by Guest2022
Last year was a terrible, and perhaps the worst year for Sargassum seaweed throughout all the Caribbean. On my flights down to the Leeward Islands via Puerto Rico two weeks ago I noticed large lines of the seaweed everywhere again in the seas. So ...
I live in a 3rd floor beachfront condo overlooking Sosua Bay, never seen any seaweed here. Read More
Mail forwarders by planner
I decided to open a topic on this as its discussed often. We all have our favorite mail forwarders - I have recently changed my opinion on mine! I have been using BM Cargo for some time. In the last 3 months they have lost 5 packages of ...
I use encargopaq in Sosua for the large items that come by ship. All our appliances came from Homedepot in Florida. Wife insisted on a convection oven, French door fridge and dishwasher by Samsung for the condo renovation. It came through encargopaq ... Read More
renting/buying in Casa Linda and Sosua Ocean Village by Expatlife4us
I was wondering if anyone on this chat had any experience either renting or buying in Casa Linda or Sosua Ocean Village, or just information you may have heard about either of those developments. We have toured both and they both seem very nice.
I used Guido in the early 2000's and continued using him until it became known to myself and many others that he took the money for transfer taxes but seldom actually did the transfer. What I got several times was a power of attorney signed by a ... Read More
Reasonable airfare To Puerto Plata by Kat11
Does anyone know the cheapest flights/airline to Puerto Plata from Miami or Fort Lauderdale? I searched around and seems everything is $600 and up. There are always flights to Punta Cana for under $300. Just thought maybe I am unaware of a flight. I ...
An interesting note on airfares. You can fly WestJet from RSW, through YYZ and then to POP for less than MIA to POP on AA but it makes for a long day. I will do many things to avoid MIA. Read More
Reasonable airfare To Puerto Plata by Kat11
Does anyone know the cheapest flights/airline to Puerto Plata from Miami or Fort Lauderdale? I searched around and seems everything is $600 and up. There are always flights to Punta Cana for under $300. Just thought maybe I am unaware of a flight. I ...
You can fly JetBlue from FLL to STI on many days for less than $300.00. Baggage is extra and that cost has just gone up. Still, with 34" of legroom, flights leaving FLL at 8:28am vs 28" on Spirit in the middle of the night, it's a ... Read More
Glass Shower by gotrogang
I am looking for a place to purchase custom cut Glass for a new shower. Any recommendations? Thanks, Kevin
I'm currently renovating a condo in Sosua so hopefully within a couple days I can give you some input on that since I will have tempered glass in both showers. Wife and I really dislike shower curtains and prefer no enclosure but space does not ... Read More
Flight ticket by Alextrucking
I am not in retirement age yet (45) . I am looking to buy a retirement property in the north coast but I will need to fly often to supervise the business. Only problem Is the flight ticket to those airports on the north coast are really higher ...
JetBlu from FLL to STI is less than $400 round trip. Taxi from STI to Sosua is $80 to $100. Spirit from FLL to STI is a bit cheaper but it's middle of the night. Read More
Opening a business in DR by Mafalda172
I'm from Canada (Quebec) and my dream is to open a business in DR... on the beach (yes on the beach). Is that feasible? I want to bring our famous Quebec poutine to the travelers and the locals of DR.
The Jolly Roger in Sosua has very good poutine. Wish there was a place to get Montreal style smoked meat. Read More
Apart hotel in sosua by Alextrucking
Hi. Trying to obtain information about this hotel in sosua. The name is perla de sosua it is located close to playa alicia. I will appreciate any information.. neighborhood safety, sea elevation anything will help. Thanks in advance.
Yes, the property does have some "baggage". Brent was a decent guy and "disappeared" several years ago. Those responsible have been dealt with in the courts. Read More
Looking for New Appliances by gotrogang
Any recommendations on places to purchase good quality gas stove, microwave and oven. I saw a post from 2015, wanted to see if there are any new reputable places. Thanks, Kevin (Cabarete)
I've renovated many properties in the Sosua area and had satisfaction with Mabe brands. Mabe, located in Mexico, does contract manufacturing for several major appliance brands. Read More
Apart hotel in sosua by Alextrucking
Hi. Trying to obtain information about this hotel in sosua. The name is perla de sosua it is located close to playa alicia. I will appreciate any information.. neighborhood safety, sea elevation anything will help. Thanks in advance.
It's tucked away basically behind Banco Popular. I doubt there's much breeze there. It is close to Playa Alicia but unless there's a path, it's a long walk, maybe close to a mile, to actually get to the beach. Turn right after Banco ... Read More