"Do not base a decision to relocate to the Dominican Republic on a two-week holiday at an all-inclusive resort here. We know of at least one British couple who did just this. They even bought a property and thus committed serious money... and they are currently having a difficult time adjusting. They will have an even harder time selling their property - it is in an area notorious for robberies." Ginnie Bedggood advises would-be immigrants to the Dominican Republic on how not to get their fingers burnt.
"Dominicans are very warm, friendly, helpful people - the further you get away from the tourist areas the more genuine, family-oriented and spiritual they are. The poorest will share his food with you; he regards it as an honour to do so, even if it leaves him without for tomorrow. An unfortunate by-product of tourism is that the more 'streetwise' Dominicans tend to be in the tourist areas." Ginnie Bedggood concludes her advice to would-be immigrants to the Dominican Republic.
