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Hola - I am aware there is a dry cleaners in Punta Cana Village - anyone used it?? I have a few irreplaceable high end garments that need freshening up. I don't want them destroyed. My alternative is schlepping to UK and back and really need luggage space. Any feedback or recommendations...

I have heard from a friend that there was a burglary/incident/shooting in a condo resort complex in Los Corales area recently. Haven't seen any news on here or Dominican Today. Anyone know what happened and were there fatalities? Our new neighbors are freaking out, it would be nice to get the...

It appears I may have to visit a Dr due to some viral/gastro symptoms and general malaise but have no idea where to go. Probable blood tests required and a professional consultation. I have heard conflicting reports about the above clinics. I'm probably going to try tonight or tomorrow when...

I'm sure this topic may have come up on here somewhere before... We have just moved to a (brand) new apartment - lucky us, but we are pretty much surrounded by vegetation (again-lucky us). Right now we are being besieged by the little buggers - the screens SEEM effective?? Anyway I need some...

I'm looking to buy some actual plants - Italian Basil, oregano, rosemary. I would try to grow, but haven't seen any seeds. Anyone got any, or cuttings? I'm desperate for basil. Thanks!

Anyone have any ideas about regular transport to Punta Cana Village from Bavaro/El Dorado? So I can do a weekly shop. I still don't have transport so am stuck shopping at Ciccolea AND I came back from 6 weeks in UK to see the veg stall had burnt down! So now we're getting scurvy... I have...

I am off to Texas to visit friends for Thanksgiving and would like to take them something Dominican.... I have seen a bit of this stuff - but would actually like to buy something decent that we might actually be able to drink! - some of it looks quite dubious.. Any recommendations - anything...

We are looking to buy a SUV/4x4 type thing. We sold our JEEP Liberty '05 for about $8000 before we moved here and are looking for something similar - ??? Haven't found any decent classifieds - Bavaro Planet for example. Does anyone know of any 'decent' dealers in the area - or even anyone...

Another random question from me. When we arrived with our 100kg of luggage, dive gear, fav kitchen gadgets etc, sacrifices had to be made... Now as I am taking a sabbatical I have time to practice again - but no mat. Anywhere I could get one - my last one was a cheap sticky mat from Walmart...

Is there such a thing? Or does anyone know anywhere roundabouts? Maybe it's time to get an e-reader... Only bought three books with me and I'm thru them already.

Hola - I have a new iPhone I bought in US and then used in Mexico fine with a pay as you go SIM card only to find the handset appears to be blocked here in DR and I can't use it... I am in Bavaro, does anyone know anywhere I can get it unlocked? I've never had this problem before - is it a...

Does anyone know of any classes in the area, maybe a gym offers classes or any private teachers?

Hola! I will be arriving in DR on Friday for my year work placement and the first thing I will need to sort is the above. Moving from Mexico where we just have one network, do you guys have more than one and if so what is the best deal? I will only be using it for texts and local calls. Also...

Hi Am picking up few things from TX before I move over to DR for 6 months-1 yr. Any real essentials I need to pick up before I come? Can you find the Nat Geo Adventure map of DR over there???

I am due to arrive in next two weeks or so to DR for semi permanent work placement. I will be based in Punta Cana/Bavaro area. Are there any good Yoga classes or schools in this area, or can anyone recommend a good teacher? Vinyasa, or Power Yoga type thing. Option to all suggestions. May...

Hi, next question to all you fabulous people out there.. Does anyone have any leads for agencies?? We're looking for probably 6 months to start with, 2 bed, 2 bath, furnished apartment, preferably with security, communal pool. Currently in Playa del Carmen we rent a lovely condo in a mostly...

Another question to throw out there. I am moving to Bavaro soon, being transferred from my job in Mexico however I am in the middle of my orthodontic treatment. I will need to find a orthodontist who can take over the work I am having done. Brackets and some cosmetic work. Any suggestions...

I was a little disheartened to the responses of my earlier thread about availability of US produce or good supermarkets. We received three replies ranging from Bavaro is a good place to live if "I was planning to loose weight" and one from a British lady (like me) who said there was no...