Recent content by mmilone

Can anyone please give me a rough idea, more or less, of what interest rates banks are paying for savings accounts or C.D.'s? Thank you.

Does anyone have any new information on this complex that is located midway between Santo Domingo and Casa de Campo? Please Google it or go to their website. It is truly a mega project.

Hello. Does anyone know if marriage to a Dominican by an American assists the American in gaining Dominican citizenship? The Dominican resides in the D.R. Thanks

A friend of mine, U.S. citizen, most likely fathered a child in the D.R. with his girlfriend. Put the paternity issue on the side for now. The child is very ill, and would have probably passed away had it not been for the large amount of money he has sent for the medical care (no insurance)...

I myself have not been to Punta Cana, and do not care for the all-inclusives, but someone has asked me if there are any small towns outside the Punta Cana resorts. Without having to travel to Higuey, are there towns close by? Do most of the employees come from Higuey?

Has anyone heard about the murder of 2 Frenchmen in Rio San Juan a few weeks back?

Hello, a buddy of mine is interested in buying a condo in Sosua. Has anyone on this board purchased property in Sosua or any of the north coast towns? Can you tell me a little about your experience? Do you rent, etc.? Are you happy with your purchase? Thanks

Does anyone know if the U.S. consulate in D.R. allows direct consular filing in order to bring a new spouse to the U.S.? I understand that this is a quick method to get the new spouse to the U.S., as long as this particular U.S. consulate allows it. Thanks

I know there is an incredible amount of info. here on this subject, but my situation is a little different. I would appreciate any help or advice on this issue. I would like to get a fiance visa for my girl in D.R., to bring her to the U.S. for our 90 day trial period. This is simple. The...

Does anyone know if I can take a bus or a plane from Puerto Plata to Punta Cana? The reverse is also necessary. From Rio San Juan to Punta Cana and back is also a possibility. I checked the Caribe Tours website, but did not see any stops in Punta Cana. Please assist.

I want to go to Puerto Plata within the next week or so. I'm searching for flights and seem to missed out on decent fares by waiting. I'm in NJ/NY. Can anyone offer advice for a decent fare? I've been searching, but I'm trying to avoid too many connections or crazy flight times. Thanks

Is it possible to open a bank account, peso or dollar, in D.R.? I am a U.S.citizen. I heard some conflicting info. Thanks

I am looking for a hotel to stay at in Puerto Plata. Not an all-inclusive, nothing fancy. Something with security, t.v., clean, etc. Can someone assist with a recommendation? Thanks

I know the Shakira concert from last Thursday was postponed until May 22, but I heard a rumor she performed a small show on the same night, maybe in La Romana. Is this true? Please help. Thanks