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Thanks folks. What locations in Santiago will cash a personal check from a US bank?

Any thoughts or words of wisdom on coming into the DR from USA with over 10,000 dollars? I am buying some appliances this trip besides staying 50 days so I feel i might need it.

I am looking for a map of the exact locations for sportsbooks in Santiago. I know they are all over the place but I want to know exactly where they are in relation to where I am staying, before I get there. Santiago only. Any help would be great.

Yes, I have been in those 3 clubs, crazy loud, will not go back there. The caddies actually sent me to those, knowing me for years and that I can speak Spanish. Not my thing, just way too loud, especially for longer than 20 minutes. Thanks for the info.

Will be in La Romana in late February. Not my first time there but never really find any fun "hotspots" at night. I do speak Spanish although i am definitely am a gringo. I will be there alone.

So I have made this drive many times over the years, down the mountains from Santiago (RD 1 i believe) to the capital and then west along the coast. I absolutely hate the capital, don't feel bad Santo Domingo, I don't like any big city driving. So my question is there any other route i might...

The cheapest way I have found to send money from the US to DR will cost me 15 US dollars to send 500. That is by using the Worldremit service online. It takes about 4 biz days to transfer from one bank account to another. Anybody find a cheaper way? Time is not an issue... I know its not that...

Very familiar with much of the island and do speak spanish pretty well, but not a whole lot of knowledge when it comes to Santiago area. I am looking for any help with nightlife. People, beers, maybe sports on the tube, and some loud music is what i am looking for, in a somewhat safe setting? I...

I am trying to send a school in Santiago some gifts. The name of the school is la Escuela Cienfuegos Abajo. I have done hours of google searches to find their address. Can anyone come up with that for me? Thank you.

I have lived there before for years, all parts, and I have never seen it in any store. I must admit it is my coffee of choice to start the day. I only vacation in the DR now, and bring my own boat load on the journey. I think its a Pepsi product and there sure is Pepsi everywhere. Thanks for...

Last time in the country, February 2016, I rented a car from Alamo and was told I had to get the extra car insurance. I never in the past was made to do so. I have lived there and visited there many times in the past 15 years. My arrival was late at night and I did not want to fight with the...

Ok, so I have lived on the southcoast, from Santo Domingo to Juan Dolio, in the past. To be exact, for about 10 years. I have not been there in 6 years now. Well, I am coming back and will be stationed on the southcoast for a week. What would you recommend for a romantic dining experience...

Been a few years since I been to the DR. Going for a week to Casa De Campo. Where is the night life at these days. I know it's not at Casa De Campo. Looking for discos, drinking hangouts, etc.? Any help would be appreciated. Lived in the DR for 10 years, speak Spanish, but not a Dominican.

Here is the story, I am American, wife is Dominican, married in the Dominican 9 years ago. We have two children 5 and 9, both dual citizenship. My 9 year old is here in the states with me. 5 year old in the dominican. Both of our kids travel on american passports. My wife has a 17 and 18...

I remember a few years back being able to enter cedula info on a website and getting the cedula photo and info. Does anyone remember this site? If so, can I get the address? I have done numerous searches online, to no avail. Any help is appreciated.

I have friends staying there for a week. Would love to find a not so pricey hotel so I can crash for one night there. I live in Santo Domingo, and will be taking a bus up there I guess. From what I can read it seems there is NOTHING nearby?? Does that literally mean nothing or just...

Just moved to this area, start of Charles De Gaulle, or Tres Ojos, wondering if there are any ex pats hangouts in the area? Or even regular dominican hot spots to have a few cerveizas? Any help is appreciated.

First of all what size should i be looking for when purchasing an inverter. I would need something that could power a handful of bulbs, say 5, a few portable fans, say 3, and maybe 3 televisions. What should be the general size needed for something like that? How many batteries would be...

Looking for a little help out there from those in the Santo Domingo area. My wifes 16 year old daughter suffers from asthma, she has for the past 10 years or so. I am not too happy with the treatments she has been getting from the doctors, clinics, and emergency rooms. Anyone have any...

I am an American citizen going to the DR to pick up my daughter, who has dual citizenship, for a summer here in the U.S.. I know I need a form for her to be able to leave the D.R. without her mother, who is Dom citizen. What is the name of this office and location? Greatly appreciated.