Thanx...
Thanx. Your suggestions are certainly valid. On the other hand, I am pretty familiar with the country, especially the region around Puerta Plata. As I stated, I was engaged in a search for my mother's family. As a result I made trips to the island at least twice a year for several years. Not a blind one shot deal. The trip next month is something to do to get away from NYC for a break from the crazy pace.
Because of my travels, I am very aware of the disparity in "salaries". By the way, I am not a retiree or interested in being labeled as a man of leisure. I am 40 something with a Doctorate in Psychology I have a private practice in NYC where I am also a Professor. So, I am self sufficient.
I imagine that some sort of employment will be a necessity, so I would definitely be interested in ascertaining the Licensure requirements/procedures for my profession, as well as what the demand may be like for professors in my field. This is information I should have spelled out in my original post. But thanx for the clarity; I will check the archives as you suggested. Any additional info/suggestions is appreciated.