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@Jamiemelissa

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American looking for information about Dominican Republic

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American

Lives in Florida

Speaks English Spanish

Registration: 09 October 2015

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Jamiemelissa replied to a thread
6 years ago
Jamiemelissa

Calling DR from US by Jamiemelissa

Hi! Does anyone know if it is considered an international call to call the DR from the US? It doesn’t look like an international call being 1-809-XXX-XXXX or 1-849 etc. When I have called other countries, we had to dial 011 then country code ...

Jamiemelissa

Ok thank you! Read More

Jamiemelissa created a thread
6 years ago

Calling DR from US

Hi! Does anyone know if it is considered an international call to call the DR from the US? It doesn’t look like an international call being 1-809-XXX-XXXX or 1-849 etc. When I have called other countries, we had to dial 011 then country code ... Read More

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6 years ago
K_McCracken

traveling in July with boxer to Dominican by K_McCracken

Has anyone traveled to Dominican from Canada with a boxer or any other short/ snub nose dog?? what company did you travel with? I saw on west jet site Dominican does not allow entrance of animals in cargo from may -oct , air Canada does but certain ...

Jamiemelissa

Hi! We discovered quite last minute that most or (all?) airlines will not fly with a dog in cargo if the temperature at either port is over a certain number of degrees (I thinknit was85 or 90F) anyway, it will definitely be too hot in DR in July. ... Read More

Jamiemelissa replied to a thread
7 years ago
MerrittM

Considering moving to Punta Cana area by MerrittM

Hi everyone. My husband and I are considering moving to the Punta Cana area. We need a location in the DR that is convenient to an airport that our family can easily access and this area seems to work from that standpoint. We are visiting next ...

Jamiemelissa

Hi I ready! Sounds like we have a lot in common! We just moved to Punta Cana although we have been doing business here for about 5 years. My husband is Venezuelan and I am American. I have two daughter, one 10 and one 8. Will send you a contact ... Read More

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7 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 ...

Jamiemelissa

Thank you so much👍 Read More

Jamiemelissa replied to a thread
7 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 ...

Jamiemelissa

Ok you don't think it'll make ang difference we are flying into Punta Cana? Read More

Jamiemelissa replied to a thread
7 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 ...

Jamiemelissa

Bob -Help! Does the US check the certification before u go??? Bc the vet is telling me I need to go to USDA in Miami or they won't let her leave. I have alreadya verified with contacts in DR and they just sd form plus fee but now i am worried ... Read More

Jamiemelissa replied to a thread
7 years ago
leggoeggo

Safe land for horses within 30 min of Punta Cana by leggoeggo

I am looking for safe land with decent grass and good water within 30 minutes of Punta Cana that will be suitable for horses. I have friends looking locally, I would prefer to lease (I understand it is more favorable for the sellers to sell outright ...

Jamiemelissa

Hi welcome! Sounds exciting. We are miving ti Punta Cana this July. Been doing business there for about 5 years and now ready to make it full time w the family ;-) I love horses although it has been a looong time since I rode regularly. I have ... Read More

Jamiemelissa replied to a thread
7 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 ...

Jamiemelissa

I was just thinking about this! I my have to do that. Read More

Jamiemelissa replied to a thread
7 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 ...

Jamiemelissa

Good to know. Unfortunately she has to go underneath :-/. She is 47 lbs. thanks again for sharing your experience 😀 Read More

Jamiemelissa replied to a thread
7 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 ...

Jamiemelissa

Thank you so much for the info. My dog had her rabies (3yr 😏) in October 2016. We are flying in July. Do you think this will be ok since still within a year since the shot? Or do I need to revaccinate her 1 yr now jic? Read More

Jamiemelissa created a thread
7 years ago

Traveling with dog

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 ... Read More

Jamiemelissa created a thread
7 years ago

DVR capabilities?

Hi there- Move this summer is in the works! As we are setting up the technology for our apartment in Punta Cana, I have one question. Is there any DVR capabilities here? The cable doesn't appear to offer it like I am accustomed. Just asked at ... Read More

Jamiemelissa replied to a thread
8 years ago
Kat11

Punta Cana? by Kat11

Just curious if any expats live in Punta Cana? Seems everyone on here I speak with is from the North coast. If anyone is I would like to hear your stories and/or opinions of day to day life, crime, local people, traffic etc.😎

Jamiemelissa

We definitetly let our guard down. trusted and felt safe. Just glad it was just stuff! Hate the idea of having to distrust everyone...even the security guard who are supposed to be providing you security! i just hope others can learn from our ... Read More

Jamiemelissa replied to a thread
8 years ago
Kat11

Punta Cana? by Kat11

Just curious if any expats live in Punta Cana? Seems everyone on here I speak with is from the North coast. If anyone is I would like to hear your stories and/or opinions of day to day life, crime, local people, traffic etc.😎

Jamiemelissa

They appear to have come in thru the sliding glass door, which may have been unlocked.??He didnt check before bed :-/ but the question is who left it unlocked, could have been the girl who came to clean or the maintenance guy, someone taking ... Read More