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Dominican Republic/Questions Answered by Expert Tim Hall
| Subject | Date Asked |
| money | 3/14/2010 |
| 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. ... | |
| Dominican republic in June | 2/23/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| weather | 1/27/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Dominican Republic Safety | 1/17/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Drive from Cabarete to Punta Cana | 9/14/2009 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Puerto Plata: Shopping for a place to live | 7/1/2009 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
Tim Hall
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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
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