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hispire1

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American looking for information about Dominican Republic

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American

Lives in Las Terranas

Registration: 04 June 2017

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6 years ago
Dansanderson

Wanting to migrate to antigua, but how? Can anyone help by Dansanderson

Hi new to this but I've recently come back from 2 week holiday in antigua and now want to move there permenantly but don't know how, I'm willing to work or possibly start up a business. I do have some savings I'm 42 and need ...

hispire1

We're doing the same thing. You should call the Antiguan Embassy wherever you live. NY was not helpful to us, but the one in Washington DC was great. Told us everything we needed to do. Also check out the sites for the Antiguan government - the ... Read More

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6 years ago
Sunbound

bringing my dog to Antigua from the USA by Sunbound

What is the process for bringing my dog to Antigua from the USA? Is this an option? If so, is the process lengthy? Please advise time, costs and process.

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Crickets Read More

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6 years ago
scottludwig

General questions about Las Terrenas area by scottludwig

My wife and I both live in the States. She is originally from St. Vincent. I have traveled all over Europe and the Caribbean. We have a four year old daughter. We have been scouring the internet for places to live on a budget, have an expat ...

hispire1

I know we can't buy a car right away - so what does everyone do until you can? I guess get the number of a reliable taxi? It just seems so inconvenient. Is there a place to lease a car reasonably for a month at a time? Read More

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6 years ago
mutantbee

Shipping by mutantbee

Curious about recent experiences people have had with package forwarding companies. My buddy who is from Santiago says he's been using Transexpress for years and his family is happy with it. Any other company recommendations for getting my ...

hispire1

Great. That was my understanding, but having issues finding any around Philly and any that do door-to-door. Read More

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6 years ago
mutantbee

Shipping by mutantbee

Curious about recent experiences people have had with package forwarding companies. My buddy who is from Santiago says he's been using Transexpress for years and his family is happy with it. Any other company recommendations for getting my ...

hispire1

Thanx again. Will try to network to find out. Read More

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6 years ago
JulianTorrez

Health Insurance by JulianTorrez

Looking for health insurance for myself and two children in DR. Which companies are the best and are the least expensive. I live in Santo Domingo

hispire1

Great, Thanx! Will do when we get there. Read More

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6 years ago
JulianTorrez

Health Insurance by JulianTorrez

Looking for health insurance for myself and two children in DR. Which companies are the best and are the least expensive. I live in Santo Domingo

hispire1

Wow. Thanx! Read More

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6 years ago
mutantbee

Shipping by mutantbee

Curious about recent experiences people have had with package forwarding companies. My buddy who is from Santiago says he's been using Transexpress for years and his family is happy with it. Any other company recommendations for getting my ...

hispire1

Using the Blue Barrels . . . thinking of packing one or two and sending down so it arrives when we do in SDQ. So we can pick up our luggage and our blue barrel - stuff them all in a van and head to our new home. Haven't heard anyone talking ... Read More

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6 years ago
karinpeters79

It's finally happening! Las Terrenas here we come! by karinpeters79

After years of intending and wanting to make the move, I will be moving with my 2 youngest children to Las Terrenas. My 18 year old is already in college and will be staying here. My husband will be travelling back and forth! I will be replacing ...

hispire1

We're working on being there by the end of the year! Can't wait. Will be renting initially and then we'll see. Working on all the logistics of shipping, etc. Fingers crossed! Read More

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6 years ago
JulianTorrez

Health Insurance by JulianTorrez

Looking for health insurance for myself and two children in DR. Which companies are the best and are the least expensive. I live in Santo Domingo

hispire1

Was recently in Roatan and friends there have International Insurance that is good in 132 countries including the US with Med-Evac. Anyone hear of a company in the DR that provides that as well? We're both in our 60's. Cigna was ... Read More

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6 years ago
Jamiemelissa

Traveling with dog by Jamiemelissa

Hi! We are moving end of July and I know I need to get my dog a Health Certificate within 30 days of travel. Am not sure which form?. I found several...and then I was reading on the DR embassy site that we need to get it certified by the state USDA ...

hispire1

We are also having a problem locating a flight that we can take our dogs in cargo from NYC We have 3 dogs that we're moving with, so 2 will have to go in Cargo From what I can see right now, we'll have to drive to Miami and fly from ... Read More

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6 years ago
jmdconsult

Alternative Travel from US to DR with a Dog by jmdconsult

Hey guys, I have heard the horrific stories of dogs dying on airplanes and since my DR adventure will begin sometime during the last week of July, I wanted to get your thoughts on the possibility of traveling from Florida by ship or privately owned ...

hispire1

How much was it I have two dogs and am in the US Read More

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6 years ago
mutantbee

Shipping by mutantbee

Curious about recent experiences people have had with package forwarding companies. My buddy who is from Santiago says he's been using Transexpress for years and his family is happy with it. Any other company recommendations for getting my ...

hispire1

Having trouble finding blue barrel shipping from the Philadelphia area. Seems like no problem from Miami or NY. Will make more calls tomorrow - today being the 4th of July - no one's working in their offices. Read More

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6 years ago
mutantbee

Shipping by mutantbee

Curious about recent experiences people have had with package forwarding companies. My buddy who is from Santiago says he's been using Transexpress for years and his family is happy with it. Any other company recommendations for getting my ...

hispire1

Wanted to say thanx so much for this forum and the time you spend with all of us. Repeating yourself over and over and over - but always being so pleasant, honey! Really. For those of us who are putting our toes in the water and terrified at the ... Read More

hispire1 replied to a thread
6 years ago
mutantbee

Shipping by mutantbee

Curious about recent experiences people have had with package forwarding companies. My buddy who is from Santiago says he's been using Transexpress for years and his family is happy with it. Any other company recommendations for getting my ...

hispire1

THAT sounds like a great option! I'll check that out today. Door-to-door is the thing I'm looking for! Much appreciated. Read More