Best north coast city for young family?

JH40911 · 2016-11-07T05:29:49+01:00

Hello, I am brand new to this forum, but have been reading it for months now, as well as any other information out there on the internet. We are intending on moving down there within the next year(Sept 17), specifically to the north coast. We will be heading down there, without the kids (5 and 2), November 17-21 to look at a few homes. More importantly, to check out the areas. Samana, Las Terrenas, Cabrera, Cabarete, and Sosua. We have lived in Miami, Southern California, Mexico, and now reside in Michigan; my wife also was born and raised in Ukraine. The cold weather we can't take anymore, as well as the constantly rushed lifestyle where it seems as work and money are forced to be the top priorities. We would like to spend quality time together and with our kids while they are young, rather than just have the job of getting them ready in the morning and to bed at night. I own several businesses that I will be running remotely from home after hiring a general manager for hands on duties here. While I will be taking a large pay cut due to this, I will see be making enough to keep us afloat with the cost of living there. With the little explanation, I have a few questions, if you don't mind... Out of the cities named above, which would be the best overall for our family in your opinion? Taking into consideration private schooling, other children or families, safety, things to do. What are the best chances out of the cities, if any, for my wife to find part time employment in her field as an ultrasound technician/sonography? If not possible in your opinion, for her to find a part time job in a resort or hotel, as she is interested in that. I am aware of the pay and it isn't about the money, she would just like to keep busy a few days a week. Thank you so much in advance for any input and help. Bob and Planner, I am looking forward to hearing what you may have to say, thanks!

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brodies2013Serial expat15 February 2017 20:12:57

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Hey, Tomas Cabrera! I saw the hullabaloo you created on Everything Cabarete! Sometimes on these forum...don't engage! looking forward to some mojitos on the malecon!

abreuimmigrationContributor16 February 2017 16:03:23

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baboyer52New member11 March 2017 17:19:36

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Hi brodies, I'm moving to the North coast. Ive been only to Cabrera and know Sebastian. I'm from the US and was hoping to chat with some expats in Cabrera! Thanks, Beth

Bob KVIP Member12 March 2017 08:45:38

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Beth welcome to the forum
Bob K

brodies2013Serial expat12 March 2017 12:21:46

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Yes, baboyer welcome! I am an 'active' newbie on this forum 😉. So, I have limited information but learning by doing. We are still just vacationers, not living there yet. But, I have quite a few expat acquaintances in Cabrera. I'll private message you. Sebastian va a ser nuestro vecino!

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