One thing for sure is, the waitresses can expect smaller tips with the increase in Canadians coming to the DR.
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Are Canadians destroying Cabarete?
The condos I looked at were not new developments, just resales. People that want oceanfront (new), some are willing to pay that price. I think of what my brother paid for his place in Cap Cana. At the time I thought the price was rather high, now not so much.Try
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If "destroying Cabarete" is related to price increase, as mentioned in previous posts, it's based on supply and demand, nothing specific to "Canadiens".
I am more concerned about the excessive construction wiping out green zones and taking away the natural appeal of the surroundings.
For me, it`s "destroying Cabarete"
Peace.
I am more concerned about the excessive construction wiping out green zones and taking away the natural appeal of the surroundings.
For me, it`s "destroying Cabarete"
Peace.
Canadians do tip, just not 'super' generously. Bob you may be the exception. Maybe that Mountain Air you breathe ?
But OK - they look like lavish spenders when compared to Europeans, especially Germans. A 100 peso tip for Germans is considered reaching deep.
I could tell a story about a certain very wealthy German looking to take my 1,000 peso tip off the table but stopped short when they spotted me watching.
Well, there you go. We will also get more traffic, more traffic lights and traffic jams in our formerly one horse town.
I did read that Canadians are no longer going to FL, something to do with leadership in the USA. So more of them might
be investing in Cabarete. Certainly more Americans are finding Florida too expensive and are coming to the DR.
Mostly Punta Cana I would guess but more are in Cabarete all the time.
Even if Canadians are big tippers they are generous in other ways, sharing dinners, helping charities and most importantly they care for animals and take a lot of abandoned dogs to Canada or make space to welcome them into their homes in DR.
So I don't see them as a detriment to DR. Certainly they are a benefit.
Cabarete's problems are that the highway runs through the town.
But they need to stay off motos. 2 Canadian friends were in serious moto accidents and two American friends were killed.
So I don't see them as a detriment to DR. Certainly they are a benefit.
Cabarete's problems are that the highway runs through the town.
But they need to stay off motos. 2 Canadian friends were in serious moto accidents and two American friends were killed.
“ 2 Canadian friends were in serious moto accidents and two American friends were killed”
So that makes 2-2.
I can see it now. Street hockey in the gated communities,Tim Horton coffee shops, Canadian micro breweries, poutine available at all restaurants and cafes. Curling is going to be a bit of a bitch in the DR climate but there are ways. 🤣
Has a chat yesterday with a retired lady who happened to be visiting the same lady I was visiting In the hospital. Last winter she paid $4800 Canadian per month for her 3 bed Florida condo rental and $2500 Canadian a month for her car rental. About $5300 in US currency. Imagine what you could live in and drive in the DR for that kind of money. No wonder Canadians and others are leaving Florida in droves and heading to Mexico and some of the Caribbean islands.
I have to admit, Canadians are great in terms of expats. My Canadian friends from Puerto Puta on down to Cab are great. It's my experience that the damage is done by the Germans and French, aiming for little kids with their shopping carts in Janets. Poor hygiene too.
Much appreciated EHM. I’ve had the opportunity to meet expats from many countries in the DR. Most were interesting and agreeable. Some brought their problems with them. Some were very critical of DR culture and I quickly learned to turn a deaf ear to them. The marina in Luperon was a big draw for me. A chance to meet people who sailed in from all over the world and had amazing stories to tell. Even the old guys who sailed in there and never left. They had a type of sailor’s wisdom that I admired. For the price of a few beers, they became an open book of wit and wisdom.
I asked a Canadian friend in Cabarete if he was destroying the town. He said "no".
Nice. Thread can be marked as solved and closed I guess.
I don’t think it was ever an issue. Personally I wish we had the options the American and British have, their own islands. It would make life much simpler for us. We came close when the Turks and Caicos twice requested to become part of Canada. It would have given us a place where our currency would be at par, easy access to medical assistance, and a simple visa system for extended stays. They would have been busting at the seams with Canadians from December to May.
I keep harping on about the need for the DR government to make the process easier for six month visas. I see the benefit of that, especially now with more Canadians looking for property in warmer climates.
Many of my fellow Canadian Veterans have opted for Panama or Costa Rico. Mainly because of the ease of getting Visa....etc.
A snowbird visa for people from tourist card countries is so far down the list that it's not even on the list. Cruise ports and AI resorts is where it's at for the DR.