Hey everyone,
My wife and I are considering a move from Florida to the northcoast to take up a couple of very good job offers. Since visiting the Puerto Plata area for a few days, I have spent considerable time reading on these message boards about all aspects of moving to the DR. I know, I know, I've read it before--we should visit several times to make sure this is the place for us; but, we don't have that luxury, as the company is in need of our highly-specialized services. You should also know that we are not strangers to living in the Caribbean, as we were in BVI for an extended period and are able to adapt very well to the different standards of living.
As far as I can tell from the many posts I have researched, it seems like a great place to live for a young person, or to retire if you have a relatively good retirement income. However, I have not seen much talk about the possibilities for a young (30&40yo) couple to come to the DR and start a family.
So, can we begin a dialogue about starting a family in the DR as an expat, and gringo children growing up in DR? What are the ways people deal with healthcare and childcare for the first 5 or so years? How about schooling and extra-curricular activities (sports, clubs, etc.)?
My wife and I are considering a move from Florida to the northcoast to take up a couple of very good job offers. Since visiting the Puerto Plata area for a few days, I have spent considerable time reading on these message boards about all aspects of moving to the DR. I know, I know, I've read it before--we should visit several times to make sure this is the place for us; but, we don't have that luxury, as the company is in need of our highly-specialized services. You should also know that we are not strangers to living in the Caribbean, as we were in BVI for an extended period and are able to adapt very well to the different standards of living.
As far as I can tell from the many posts I have researched, it seems like a great place to live for a young person, or to retire if you have a relatively good retirement income. However, I have not seen much talk about the possibilities for a young (30&40yo) couple to come to the DR and start a family.
So, can we begin a dialogue about starting a family in the DR as an expat, and gringo children growing up in DR? What are the ways people deal with healthcare and childcare for the first 5 or so years? How about schooling and extra-curricular activities (sports, clubs, etc.)?