Hello everyone. As many on this board, I am looking at a long term stay in DR. I have learned much from reading over the past 5 years...rent, don't buy, try it on before you commit to live here, be careful whom you make friends with, know some Spanish....etc. Such helpful information, thank you!
I have visited 10 times (Puerto Plata/Cabarete/Sosua and Punta Cana). Due to health conditions, I wish to bring my 15 yr old daughter for at least 4 months next winter (to get away from our extreme Canadian cold weather).
Question: Although I had more or less settled on Puerto Plata for our adventure, I am looking through threads and see things about Punta Cana and Juan Dolio that interest me. Any comments on any of those places as suitable for a 40 something Mom and 15 year old daughter....would like to meet both expats and locals, learn more Spanish, volunteer with education related causes (will not need employment) and enjoy the culture and beaches.
My background is in education/human resources and music.
Thank you in advance for your comments! The more info the better!
I have visited 10 times (Puerto Plata/Cabarete/Sosua and Punta Cana). Due to health conditions, I wish to bring my 15 yr old daughter for at least 4 months next winter (to get away from our extreme Canadian cold weather).
Question: Although I had more or less settled on Puerto Plata for our adventure, I am looking through threads and see things about Punta Cana and Juan Dolio that interest me. Any comments on any of those places as suitable for a 40 something Mom and 15 year old daughter....would like to meet both expats and locals, learn more Spanish, volunteer with education related causes (will not need employment) and enjoy the culture and beaches.
My background is in education/human resources and music.
Thank you in advance for your comments! The more info the better!