I have visited the DR twice. I came very close to buying my retirement home there. I have lived in Antigua and Dominica for about seven years.
My question is: Would anyone be helpful enough to tell me if they have "buyers remorse" in the sense of finding out there is too much crime, or lack of reliable power, or other issues they have found make living in the DR less than desirable? Thanks for being candid. I'm 66, so those issues can make a big difference to me.
My question is: Would anyone be helpful enough to tell me if they have "buyers remorse" in the sense of finding out there is too much crime, or lack of reliable power, or other issues they have found make living in the DR less than desirable? Thanks for being candid. I'm 66, so those issues can make a big difference to me.
. But stanleyr, you came close to buying a retirement home here after 2 visits? With respect you need to live (& rent) here for about 6 months before you'll know if the country is right for you. We don't know you, so difficult for us to comment on whether the country is right for you. If you're of timorous ilk, expecting good infrastructure, provision of services by the State, things getting done on time etc etc then it won't be right for you. But, hey, you've had 7 years in other Caribbean islands so you have to be accustomed to some of the differences with the first world, yes? The main difference I think you would notice with Antigua & Dominica apart from size & language, is the much smaller historical British influence here. Much greater emphasis on things American than things British.
