Category: Dominican Republic

Carinval in Dominican republic

Dominican Republic Retirement Now Much Easier

Dominican Republic retirement is now easier than ever, and you might wonder why, right?Searching online for articles on Caribbean retirement, it is natural to start looking into answers to basic questions related to retiring or moving abroad: Cost of living, immigration laws, health care systems, personal safety, housing options, and even assisted living if you are not an independent senior....

elderly lady and her horse sitting under a tree

Seniors Farm Day in Cabarete, DR

One of the outdoor activities in the Assisted Villas schedule that brings a refreshing experience to seniors is the activity day at the horse farm, where elderly and younger seniors spend time learning about fine horse breeding programs, watching horse riding shows, their training and the singing horse foundation kids choir, which is a non profit based in Sosua. Those...

the grand cathedral in the main park

Touring Puerto Plata, DR

One of the most interesting aspects of any destination is the cultural richness of its people and history, and Puerto Plata is no exception. Being the location of the first Spanish settlement of the Americas, this old town has a charm and beauty that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, mainly for the gorgeous beaches, historic landmarks and...

burlesque clowns in puerto plata parade

Puerto Plata Carnival

The Carnival of Puerto Plata is a colorful parade where the country`s cultural heritage is shown since its early beginnings, when the island inhabitants were called Taino. The masks and costumes become a sort of time machine that displays key social and cultural elements throughout the 500+ years gone by since the island was first found by Christopher Columbus on...