Recent content by kdeer

I'm looking to purchase a fridge and freezer (separate units) that fit under the counter in the kitchen. Looking for name brands such as whirlpool, sub-zero, jen-air etc. Any ideas where in the Puerto Plata area would be the best place to look? Thanks for any comments. K

A friend of mine will be in Puerto Plata later in April. He is very into MotorCross and I am trying to find out if there is a location you can go and rent the bikes and ride a trail??? I seem to remember seeing a place off the main road going from Puerto Plata towards Sosua. I know nothing...

I am looking to purchase and have installed the inexpensive roll up bamboo blinds in my house in Cabarete. Does anyone know where these can be purchased and about how much they are there? I was going to buy them here in Canada as they are really cheap ($20 per blind) but I think getting them on...

We have a house in Cabarete and I would like to have the inside painted. However, at the local hardware store the only paint colours available are fairly dated. Does anyone know of a good paint store with a large selection of colours int he Cabarete, Sosua, Puerto Plata area? Or, does anyone...

Last night on HGTV's House Hunters International it was all about buying property in the Dominican Republic. Although they only focused on Punta Cana it was a good show and really pushed the positives of living/working in the DR. It may be an old episode and I apologize if this has been...

My family and I will be in Cabarete this Christmas and I will be cooking Christmas dinner. I would like to know what some of the traditional dishes served over the Christmas are? And, what I am most likely not going to be able to find such as cranberry sauce, brussel sprouts, mince tarts etc...

Does anyone know if the Banco Santa Cruz in Sosua has email? If so, does anyone know the email address? Thanks, K

My son and I are heading to Cabarete on Saturday and god forbid he be without his laptop for a week.....is it Ono's on the beach that has wireless access to the internet? Thanks, K

I've tried searching as I seem to remember someone posting a link to a street map of Sosua but I can't seem to find it...does anyone know the link or have a map? Thanks very much

This has probably been discussed some where but I was unable to locate any posts during my searches. I will be in the DR for a month this winter and am thinking of bringing my dog from Canada. I am trying to find out what documents I need to bring her with me...

We will be in Cabarete July 8-15th. Where is a good spot to watch the soccer final on Sunday?

I've read a couple of post about a golf card but I can't seem to find an email address or fax number etc. to contact them. Can my husband just apply for the card at one of the courses he plays at or do you have to contact the organization directly? How much is the card? I read that might have to...

I've heard there is a Jazz festival in October with events in Puerto Plata, Sousa and Cabarete. Does anyone have any details on this year's event? Dates, who's playing etc. Thanks

My husband and I have just bought a house in Cabarete. We will be in the DR on the 7th of May and need to purchase outdoor furniture. We need a dining set as well as a selection of chairs, love seats etc. Can any one suggest a good place to purchase these items? Also, does anyone have an idea of...

We are coming down from Canada and have bought a villa in Cabarete. Is it better to convert Canadian $ to US $ at home. Then US $ to pesos in the DR or should we just bring Canadian $? Also, to set up a bank account in the DR to pay telephone etc. should this be a peso account that we can...