marathomama
MemberAmerican expat in Puerto Rico
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Registration: 11 December 2014
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Bringing dog back to USA by KMMarshall
Hello. I need help and information ASAP! I am in San Juan, Puerto Rico. We have been through Hurricane Maria. We are flying out Oct 19, 2017. Here is the problem: My fiance is an Iraq War Veteran. He has PTSD and has been receiving care at the VA, ...
my vet is open...Dr. Harold Lund in Gardneville in Guynabo...Actually quite a few vets are open that I have seen. Read More
Spanish / Bilingual Elementary Schools by sontek
Hello! My wife and I are moving to Puerto Rico next summer. We are from Florida and are both computer programmers, we work remote so we won't be looking for work or anything. The big thing we are trying to plan and figure out is where we ...
I think Marista is bilingual which is in Guaynabo as well as San Ignacio which is coed up until high school. Read More
Pros and cons of moving to PR with kids by Allison04
Hi! My husband and I are considering a move to PR in the summer. We have two kids ages 7 and 10. I was wondering if anyone had any feedback/advice on the pros and cons of moving to PR with kids. My biggest concerns are the schools, safety and ...
We are renting currently with an option to buy. My suggestion would be to rent first while you figure out the area you want to be in or even if you like it here. The economy is bad which is good for a home buyer not so good for a home seller. So ... Read More
Pros and cons of moving to PR with kids by Allison04
Hi! My husband and I are considering a move to PR in the summer. We have two kids ages 7 and 10. I was wondering if anyone had any feedback/advice on the pros and cons of moving to PR with kids. My biggest concerns are the schools, safety and ...
My family, husband and two kids 9&11 moved here in January. My kids go to a private school on the boarder of San Juan and Guaynabo. We moved not because of a job but of a lifestyle change. I am from the midwest and the bubble we were living ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here 1st quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Moved here last week with my husband and two kids. Live in San Juan. Love it so far! We will be hopefully residing closer to Guaynabo soon. Our kids started school on Monday and so far are doing great. Read More
Palmas Academy in Palmas Del Mar - Anyone with experience? by firefly1
We are relocating to PR with a 14 year old and considering living in Dorado or Palmas Del Mar. There is plenty of info available for the excellent Tasis school in Dorado but almost nothing on Palmas Academy. My daughter and I will be visiting both ...
Hi Firefly we are moving to PR in July and going down this next week for our kids to take their entrance exams for school. We toured through Tasis and although the grounds were beautiful we didn't feel like it was a good fit for our kids. We ... Read More
Guaynabo Vs. Dorado?
I will be in PR the end of the month and we are checking out schools in Guaynabo and Dorado. Was curious if anyone had thoughts about the different areas both good or bad? Read More
Health Insurance Puerto Rico by Michellehodges
My family and I are hoping to move to Puerto Rico around September 2015 and I'm hoping someone can share with me an affordable health insurance? Thanks
Thanks a ton! I sent my emails out so we will see what response I get. I already have Robinson and Parkville scheduled. Read More
Health Insurance Puerto Rico by Michellehodges
My family and I are hoping to move to Puerto Rico around September 2015 and I'm hoping someone can share with me an affordable health insurance? Thanks
Hi Suzanne you said previously that you are sending your kids to St. John. Do you have a contact there and an email you can send my way. I tried emailing the admissions department but the email came back as undeliverable. My husband and I will be ... Read More
schools by marathomama
Hi! We plan on a move to Puerto Rico before the next school year. I have two children 8 & 10. I would like some advice about schools around the island. I prefer to send my kids to private English speaking school to start with so the ...
I have not looked into healthcare yet but it is on my long list:) we will be down in January but would like our kids to finish their school year here and then head to Puerto Rico. Schools are really my main concern right now. My husband can work ... Read More
schools by marathomama
Hi! We plan on a move to Puerto Rico before the next school year. I have two children 8 & 10. I would like some advice about schools around the island. I prefer to send my kids to private English speaking school to start with so the ...
We are going down mid January to tour through schools. I also haven't hear back from St. John so I figure I'll give them a call before I go. I have heard from parkville and have all of their info. We will choose the place we live depending ... Read More
schools by marathomama
Hi! We plan on a move to Puerto Rico before the next school year. I have two children 8 & 10. I would like some advice about schools around the island. I prefer to send my kids to private English speaking school to start with so the ...
My kids are going to be 3rd grade and 5th grade so I think a Spanish speaking school to start with will not be the direction we will be going. I want them to learn Spanish and do their best to speak it as their second language. That is one reason ... Read More
schools by marathomama
Hi! We plan on a move to Puerto Rico before the next school year. I have two children 8 & 10. I would like some advice about schools around the island. I prefer to send my kids to private English speaking school to start with so the ...
Panama is also a consideration because we know it so well. curious, besides what you have already mentioned..why do you not like PR? Read More
schools by marathomama
Hi! We plan on a move to Puerto Rico before the next school year. I have two children 8 & 10. I would like some advice about schools around the island. I prefer to send my kids to private English speaking school to start with so the ...
Thank you for the list of schools. I have contacted a few already and have looked at additional info that was not on their websites. We are choosing to move the PR because we are interested in a new way of life. We live in a very nice community ... Read More
schools by marathomama
Hi! We plan on a move to Puerto Rico before the next school year. I have two children 8 & 10. I would like some advice about schools around the island. I prefer to send my kids to private English speaking school to start with so the ...
I have looked at most of the main private schools, tasis, Robinson, parkville, etc. we will live near whatever school we decide upon. My husband can work from anywhere so it doesn't matter. I realized tuition is quite pricey. Are there any ... Read More