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    SDQ to Bus or Stay The Night

    I fly into SDQ and then have a short stay at a resort in Las Terranas that begins the next afternoon. I get in around 130 pm in May, and trying to decide if staying one night in Santo Domingo and going on bus the next day is best or should I go straight from airport to bus terminal and travel...
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    STI to Puerto Plata

    Anyone know if there is a direct bus from STI to Puerto Plata City, or must I go to the Caribe Station in Santiago for a bus. Thanks in advance.
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    Anyone Live in San Pedro de Macorís

    I was curious if anyone lives there, as it seems its close to many other places, and has low cost of living. I am a single guy. Thanks,
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    Puerto Plata Versus Santo Domingo (COL etc..)

    Hello, and Happy Holidays to everyone. Numbeo has living in Puerto Plata about 30% cheaper then living in Santo Domingo. Does that sound about right to everyone, and the goal is can a 63 year old single man, live a western standards middle class lifestyle there on $2,500 a month in a location...
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    ED Medicine. My insurance company does not cover it.

    I will be coming in soon to enjoy the beach, and the medicine here is about $50 a pill. Is there a place on the North Coast to buy it cheaper, and do I need to bring a prescription? I would like to stock up a bit to bring some back. Thank you.
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    Need a Men's Clothing Manufacture in the D.R.

    I have started a clothing line for athletically built men, that are dressy, elegant and made for Spring, Summer, and Fall wear only. I need to go into Punta Cana in a couple of weeks from the states, and would love to tour any potential manufacture there, or elsewhere in the country. . They will...
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    Should I buy A Condo in Sosua or in the D.R. (Expats opinion wanted) Gracias

    I am considering buying a place in the D.R. and living there at some point, as a first or second residence. I would really appreciate the opinion of regular ex pats without a horse in the race to give me your opinion. I am a single guy, 57, and may retire and start a new life somewhere...
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    Any Hotels, guest friendly in Luperon and further North?

    Does anyone know if there are any overnights or short term rentals as you go north from Puerto Plata? Thanks.
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    Single in Sosua, but want to Travel and spend 2 days in Bonao for sites

    I am looking to go see the falls and hike a bit in that general area, and also have spoken to a number of cute girls from cupid in that area. What is a decent, guest friendly hotel in that area, and any other advice about sites, safety, or travel to and from there is appreciated. Thanks.
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    Real Estate in Sosua,Cabarate, Luperon etc.....

    Any thoughts if Luperon might be a good place to buy a place. How is that area? Any thoughts on where it might be best to get a place from a appreciation, rental, safety, and value you prospective? I want to spend as little as possible, but still get a decent place. Thanks.
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    New To the group from Norfolk, Va.

    I am a single guy and have been to the DR 5 times. Once 21 years ago to Sosua, and two years ago to Playa Dorado. Punta Cuna once, and Boca Chica once and never again. I am looking for another country to retire in at some point, so I travel when I can to areas south of the USA.