Hyperboles
Martinican expat in Dominican Republic
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75
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About me
Martinican
Lives in Bavaro
Speaks Français, english, spanish
Registration: 30 January 2011
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Opening a new business in DR by Hyperboles
Hi every one, I'm looking for expats who actually opened a business in DR, to hear from you the dos ans donts in the procedure. Best regards, Myriam.
Hello everyone! A lot of things happened since my last post here. To be short to help newcomers, it was wise for us not to jump too fast and to live here several months to choose the best for us. We went with Guzman lawyers, in front of the ... Read More
In Punta Cana on 3/8/2013 by choll40
I will be in Punta Cana looking at apts.. Whats a good bar to go and meet expats on Friday night. Thanks Chuck
Personally, I prefer restaurants to bars. Punta Cana Village, my choicest. Also Palma Real Mall, Hard Rock Cafe, depending on your tastes and pocket... ;) Read More
Cocotal golf condos by Lornarch
My husband and I are considering spending 6 months of the year in DR, need to escape the Canadian winter.we are both avid golfers and like the look of the condos in the cocotal golf course. Is there anyone here who lives or has lived in these ...
Cocotal is a fine place to live here. But, you might also consider Punta Blanca Golf and Resort. They are renting gorgeous brand new appartments on their golf, specially their 3bedrooms penthouse, you want to see them... Cheers, Hyperboles. Read More
Visas
To the residents: what is fastest (or/and cheapest) way to get residency? - the special visa for long stay, gotten from the DR consulate before leaving here; - the regular tourist visa, and once there apply for residency. How did you make ... Read More
New: Dominican Republic business directory by Julien
Hi, there is something new on Expat.com! We designed a new section dedicated to the companies of Dominican Republic and their services: the Dominican Republic business directory. Professionals can now present their activity on Expat.com. We offer ...
Great! It was time... Also useful for the "wanabe" expats like us. Read More
Moving to DR this year by drboung
Hello everyone, I am a new member of expat-blog, my friend and I will be moving to DR sometime this year and have the same questions posed by Bruce and Kelly. In addition would like a recommendation on a moving company that has door to door ...
How do you guys make your living in DR? How were your first few weeks moving there? If you were to do it again, what would you have done differently? Read More
Living and Working in Martinique by lizzie_137
Hi everybody. I welcome replies in english or french. I am doing some research on living and working in martinique and would be grateful of some personal experiences. what kind of job opportunities are there? how does climate affect life and ...
Hello, you can always start in the school system (public and private schools as well) as an english or spanish teacher in primary schools here. It's a Just Over Broke situation, but easy and leave you time visit and to find something ... Read More
American TV show--House Hunters International by MichelleLeopard
Are you an ex-pat who's bought property in Martinique? We'd love to put your story on TV! "House Hunters International" is coming to Martinique and we are looking for great relocation stories from people who have bought property. Please get in ...
Hello, We live in Martinique, bought a property here. We would gladly accept to be on your tv show. Get back to us whenever you can. Best regards, Myriam. Read More
Opening a new business in DR by Hyperboles
Hi every one, I'm looking for expats who actually opened a business in DR, to hear from you the dos ans donts in the procedure. Best regards, Myriam.
Ah, finally some sound pointers! Let me tell you, we know what we want to do, we have a good idea of where we would like to implement it and why it might be a good location. We have the habit of business (for here, that is to say!) but for DR, ... Read More
retirement in the Dominican Rep by dave_wendy
Hi all, this is our first post. We are two early retirees with the great desire to make the Dominican Republic our home away from home for at least six months of the year. Would love to hear from Canadians, Americans or Brits who have done the ...
Interesting. Do you know if we would need a local address to buy the car insurance? We were thinking of buying the car in Santo Domingo, where there may be more opportunities and the roads may be better. But, if you could give us this man's name ... Read More
Opening a new business in DR by Hyperboles
Hi every one, I'm looking for expats who actually opened a business in DR, to hear from you the dos ans donts in the procedure. Best regards, Myriam.
Ok, at the beginning, what should we do? I guess I cannot just rent a place, get my products and start pumping! What about legal procedure? Read More
retirement in the Dominican Rep by dave_wendy
Hi all, this is our first post. We are two early retirees with the great desire to make the Dominican Republic our home away from home for at least six months of the year. Would love to hear from Canadians, Americans or Brits who have done the ...
Ok thanks for this info. And what about buying a car when you are not a resident yet? Which car insurance to get? Can we drive with an american or european permit? Read More
retirement in the Dominican Rep by dave_wendy
Hi all, this is our first post. We are two early retirees with the great desire to make the Dominican Republic our home away from home for at least six months of the year. Would love to hear from Canadians, Americans or Brits who have done the ...
Ok, and would you tell us about the food? Read More
What's the preferred area in North Coast?
Ok, I know, we should live a few months everywhere and make our own opinion, but we have little time and a big family we're moving with. So you would help us a whole lot by giving us little hints on why the place you live in now caught your ... Read More
Moving with Kids...... by Nataliehorler
I'm a mother of 4 the oldest is 7 and the youngest is 5mnths. My husband and I have been to the Dominican for a month travelling all around it, but that was well before having kids. We are thinking living in Ireland, and are thinking of moving ...
Do you intend to homeschool your kids? Read More