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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| DR Questions | 9/21/2010 | George Derringer |
| Q: I hope you can help me. I'm frustrated because I don't see any way to ask a question about DR ... A: I just checked at allexperts.com by signing in, wearing my volunteer hat, and discovered there is ... | ||
| passport | 8/30/2010 | George Derringer |
| Q: do i need a passport to travel to dominician republic? i am planning a trip for my girlfriend and i ... A: The answer to the firstYes, you need a passport now. There was a time a few years ago when you ... | ||
| weather in punta cana | 8/19/2010 | George Derringer |
| Q: Going to Punta Cana June of 2011, the first and 2nd wks. How is the humidity level at that time? ... A: Oh, it's pretty humid much of the time -- but there will also be dry days that feel much like ... | ||
| Travel between Santo Domingo and Puerto Plata | 4/5/2010 | George Derringer |
| Q: I'm starting off my DR vacation in Santo Domingo with a return flight out of Puerto Plata. Except ... A: You can rent a car but I offer two cautions: First, it's expensive. Second, there's a reason it's ... | ||
| money | 3/14/2010 | Tim Hall |
| Q: If we as a family of 4 from Kentucky USA were to move to the dominican republic how would my ... A: I would say fair to poor for 4 people especially if you have to put some of them through school. ... | ||
| weather in bahia maimon now | 2/25/2010 | George Derringer |
| Q: keep looking on weather sites and it seems to be continually raining.do you think this is correct?We ... A: Ah, unfortunately the forecast is indeed for a rainy week March 1-8, although there should be some ... | ||
| Dominican republic in June | 2/23/2010 | Tim Hall |
| Q: myself and my friend are thinking about booking a holiday to the DR in June for 1 week.We have some ... A: This question is difficult to answer. Albeit there is information out there that says "in March it ... | ||
| lesbian gay holidays | 2/21/2010 | Tim Hall |
| Q: can u help me? I am looking to book a holiday to the carribean possibly the dominican republic, i am ... A: Dominicans are tolerant and respectful of everybody, and clearly cognizant that "gay" exists in ... | ||
| Dominican Virgin | 2/18/2010 | George Derringer |
| Q: Hope your well, My girlfriend and I are traveling from the UK to Punta Plata for the last two weeks ... A: Joseph. I'm not sure if you're going to Punta Cana (east coast) or Puerto Plata (north coast) but ... | ||
| Grocery and Booze Shopping | 2/17/2010 | George Derringer |
| Q: I have read many of them and learned a lot. We are renting a private villa in Playa Cofresi in ... A: Yikes! I neither know of a liquor store (not even the liquor within La Sirena, a really big Wa-Mart ... | ||
| Puerto Plata - Club Riu Bambo | 1/30/2010 | George Derringer |
| Q: I am concerned that the earthquake a) will have resulted in a crime increase here as refugees flee ... A: None of those things has happened or is likely to happen but given your fears, you probably ought to ... | ||
| weather | 1/27/2010 | Tim Hall |
| Q: This is a first holiday for us with no children and we wanted to treat ourselves. We both love sun ... A: You may find a scientific answer to this question elsewhere online but as a 27-year resident of DR ... | ||
| beaches/tour | 1/24/2010 | George Derringer |
| Q: My family and myself are going to Puerto Plata for the 1st time this coming June.We got a deal for a ... A: Seriously, it's almost always OK to buy an excursion from a vendor outside the resort. Better yet, ... | ||
| beaches/tour | 1/24/2010 | George Derringer |
| Q: My family and myself are going to Puerto Plata for the 1st time this coming June.We got a deal for a ... A: Hey, Tim! Sign up for that excursion to Sosua. The airport at which you will land is halfway between ... | ||
| Dominican Republic Safety | 1/17/2010 | Tim Hall |
| Q: Due to the recent earthquake in Haiti should we reconsider a trip to the Dominican Republic in ... A: While the shudder of the earthquake was felt throughout the Dominican Republic there are no reports ... | ||
| Haiti's earthquake, fishing and baseball | 1/16/2010 | Tim Hall |
| Q: My wife and I are vacationing on the north side of DR in a couple weeks. Have there been any ... A: Earthquake: the Dominican Republic felt the quake but there was no damage or caualties. Deep Sea ... | ||
| Weather and money | 1/15/2010 | Tim Hall |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have just booked our first holiday to DR. We are staying in the Blue Bay villas ... A: I would say that Blue Bay is one of the nicest hotels in the Playa Dorada complex. You can look for ... | ||
| Moving Pets to Dominican Republic | 1/12/2010 | Tim Hall |
| Q: Rhea, I am planning to move to a Caribbean island and am trying to decide which one is right for ... A: While we don't see them all over the place, iguanas are not uncommon in the Dominican Republic ... | ||
| Beer flavors | 1/11/2010 | Tim Hall |
| Q: My husband and I are planning a trip to Punta Cana in May. We are both beer drinkers and are curious ... A: You will very much enjoy the Dominican Republic's most popular brand, a Pilsner called "Presidente." ... | ||
| traveling documents to enter DR | 12/22/2009 | Tim Hall |
| Q: I'm Salvadorian but I'm currently living in the united states. I'm 16 and I'm going back to el ... A: You should always check with the Embassy of the country you want to go in to for the most precise ... | ||
| drinking, drugs | 12/15/2009 | Tim Hall |
| Q: im not running it it is ran by S-trip ( if you have ever hurd of them) it is not related to school ... A: While 18 is the legal minimum drinking age I'm sure you will find plenty of places that aren't ... | ||
| liquor license | 11/29/2009 | Tim Hall |
| Q: I am thinking of opening a business in the DR. How do I go about getting a liquor license, or is it ... A: This is a question that can't be properly answered here. However in brief, you don't need any ... | ||
| Candida Cruz | 11/17/2009 | Tim Hall |
| Q: Please could you direct me to a site that will allow me to search for a birth in Dominican Republic. ... A: You would need to know the town the person is born in and personally visit the Civil Registry ... | ||
| airport transportation | 11/13/2009 | Tim Hall |
| Q: Can you please recommend the cheapest way to get from the Puerto Plata airport to bahia Principe San ... A: The absolute cheapest way is to walk out to the highway, about a 1/4 mile walk, and flag a 'carro ... | ||
| Mosquitos | 9/23/2009 | George Derringer |
| Q: We are leaving this Sunday to Puerta Plata for a week. Just wondering is we will have problem with ... A: It depends. If you're going to an oceanfront resort, you'll hardly see a mosquito until the sun goes ... | ||
| Drive from Cabarete to Punta Cana | 9/14/2009 | Tim Hall |
| Q: I am traveling from Cabarete to Punta Cana by car. We are landing in the Santo Domingo and then ... A: There is a brand new toll highway that in a virtual straight line from the town of Catey (on the ... | ||
| looking for long term rental | 9/9/2009 | Tim Hall |
| Q: but I'm trying to find a place on line to begin my search so I can start planning things. Prices are ... A: If you're going to live there you're going to want to like it, right? So then you should see it ... | ||
| Self-guided travel in Puerto Plata | 9/1/2009 | Tim Hall |
| Q: I'll be coming to Puerto Plata in a few weeks and will NOT be staying in an all-inclusive. I'll have ... A: 1. Take in the city life of Puerto Plata by strolling from the Caribe Tours bus station along Camino ... | ||
| Current Weather | 9/1/2009 | Tim Hall |
| Q: my girlfriend and I coming to DR on Friday for 2 weeks staying in Bayahibe. Just looked at the ... A: I have given up on trying to predict the weather. What were in the past annual trends seem to no ... | ||
| getting around | 8/31/2009 | Tim Hall |
| Q: We will be visiting the DR for the first time this December. We will be staying in Bayahibe for a ... A: By Car: No question the greatest convenience is in renting a car. From Bayahibe head west(about two ... | ||
| Vacation | 8/19/2009 | Tim Hall |
| Q: I plan on taking a trip to Punta Cana in DR, in November 2009. Is it Hurricane season at that time ... A: The weather is sure to be beautiful in Punta Cana in November. Yes it is the end of hurricane season ... | ||
| Boiling Water for Consumption | 8/15/2009 | George Derringer |
| Q: I will be living in an apartment in Puerto Plata for 5 weeks. I realize I need to drink bottled ... A: You can, of course, if you maintain the boil for a minute or so, but bottled water is not very ... | ||
| caribbean | 7/4/2009 | George Derringer |
| Q: I have traveled to several islands and love them.I was thinking of Punta Cana next.I have read ... A: You've been told several things wrong, but let me help. Punta Cana is a development without a town ... | ||
| Puerto Plata: Shopping for a place to live | 7/1/2009 | Tim Hall |
| Q: I wish to retire on the north side of the Dominican Republic and I wish to know what areas are the ... A: It sounds like you already know what you don't like; now you just need to find what you like best. I ... | ||
| Entry Documents for U.S. Citizens | 6/16/2009 | Tim Hall |
| Q: I asked a few questions a couple weeks prior. I forgot to ask if you knew what documents U.S. ... A: US citizens require a passport to enter the Dominican Republic. All tourists purchase a ten-dollar ... | ||
| Tipping, currency | 6/9/2009 | Tim Hall |
| Q: Mr. Hall, I will be traveling to Punta Cana this month for vacation and will be staying at the ... A: It is likely to take about 40 minutes to get from the Punta Canada airport to Ibertostar, depending ... | ||
| Hurricane?!?!?!? | 6/8/2009 | Tim Hall |
| Q: I see that's it's hurricane season there, but the most "severe" months are normally August & ... A: Hurricane Season in the Caribbean is not the same as Winter Season in the Midwest—there is no ... | ||
| gay-friendly? | 6/5/2009 | Tim Hall |
| Q: Are there any all-inclusive resorts that are gay friendly? Also is the DR, outside of the resorts, ... A: I'm not aware of any resorts that promote themselves as gay-friendly per se. But neither will you ... | ||
| which region? | 5/30/2009 | George Derringer |
| Q: My husband and I (we're in our 60's and just retired) are looking for a place to get out of the long ... A: I have to confess that I'm not sure about those places, which are a bit more remote. You can get ... | ||
| which region? | 5/29/2009 | George Derringer |
| Q: My husband and I (we're in our 60's and just retired) are looking for a place to get out of the long ... A: Try Sosua or the area between Puerto Plata and Sosua. Try contacting a real estate agent you find ... | ||
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