AboutTim Hall Expertise Please don't ask about which all-inclusive resort is better than the next; they're all about the same. I am available to assist people looking for information on ecotourism, adventure travel, self guided travel and other topics for which answers are not readily available.
Experience 26 years resident working in local media
Organizations Honorary Consul for Canada on the north coast of the Dominican Republic
Publications The Puerto Plata Report (popreport.com) online newsmagazine and regional portal
Education/Credentials Suma cum laude graduate of UHN (University of Hard Knocks)
Awards and Honors Key to City Hall as Distinguished Citizen of Puerto Plata
Question Hi Im looking for a long term rental in the north shore area (cabarete) if available and will be coming to view places in November, but I'm trying to find a place on line to begin my search so I can start planning things. Prices are so diverse,I'm not sure which site I should follow, if any. Im looking to rent for a minimum of 6 months, and plan to buy eventually. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. thank u!
Answer If you're going to live there you're going to want to like it, right? So then you should see it first. I recommend shopping and lining up options online but not committing until you can get down and really look around. For your first week in town, reserve a reasonably priced room in a good central place in Cabarete such as at http://www.citadelsol.com and then start your shopping. Give yourself time to understand where you are and who you are dealing with. Your plan to come on a scouting mission is a very good idea. Use whatever you find on the internet simply as very initial points of departure... I'm sure you'll find several things you like within just a few days of being here, checking supermarket notice boards, asking people in local hangouts, etc...
