Love DR and have a wonderful time every time I go, but I get anxious every time I plan the next trip. Here is why? Some of the posts on DR1 on safety and living there scare me, the news on the internet and TV get worst every time I read & watch and my families tell me frequently of killing, stabbing kidnappings etc. At the end of the trip I tell myself that I will remember the experience for next time but it never happens. You would think that someone who was born there would know better. I guess I?ve been in the USA too long.
I love DR and want to buy a vacation home there. Are there middle class community in the Punta Cana, Bavaro area with a good environment for family and children? My intentions are to spend summers and other holidays there with my kids and husband. I?ve stayed at various resorts in the Punta Cana, Bavaro area and LOVE the beach. I thought PC area would be better for me as oppose to Puerto Plata because of the crime but reading some of the posts here my anxiety is kicking in. I want to live in an area that is safe for me and my family with access to the beach. The ideal beach house will also have the following:
? 3br 2 bath budget <200K
? Gated community (I know some of you on DR1 are calling me ?miedosa?right about now )
? Access to the beach
? Pool (would be nice)
? No GATES on window or garage.
? Good environment for children
Any recommendations on which community to consider would be appreciated.
I love DR and want to buy a vacation home there. Are there middle class community in the Punta Cana, Bavaro area with a good environment for family and children? My intentions are to spend summers and other holidays there with my kids and husband. I?ve stayed at various resorts in the Punta Cana, Bavaro area and LOVE the beach. I thought PC area would be better for me as oppose to Puerto Plata because of the crime but reading some of the posts here my anxiety is kicking in. I want to live in an area that is safe for me and my family with access to the beach. The ideal beach house will also have the following:
? 3br 2 bath budget <200K
? Gated community (I know some of you on DR1 are calling me ?miedosa?right about now )
? Access to the beach
? Pool (would be nice)
? No GATES on window or garage.
? Good environment for children
Any recommendations on which community to consider would be appreciated.