taryna
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Calling on all Expat Ladies! Let's start Ladies Expat support Group. by Deogee
Calling all Expat Ladies. I'm moving to the North West part of PR this August/September and I would love to create a network of Expat Woman. New expats, seasoned expats, moms, no kids, single, married etc...Moving to a foreign place can be scary ...
@Deogee Hey there! We are on the complete opposite side of the island in Palmas del Mar but would love to stay connected. Read More
What is needed to travel with my dog to PR? by taryna
I have read online at aphis.org and all it says is rabies vaccination which I already have but some people say you need a health certificate. Has anyone transported their pet to and from PR recently and can provide some insight? Thanks!! *** DOGS ...
ReyP thank you!! He is good to go with the airline and ready to fly. Just wanted to confirm documentation once we get to PR. Not sure how he would get an additional rabies shot, especially since his is good for 3 years. Guess I will ask the vet ... Read More
What is needed to travel with my dog to PR?
I have read online at aphis.org and all it says is rabies vaccination which I already have but some people say you need a health certificate. Has anyone transported their pet to and from PR recently and can provide some insight? Thanks!! *** DOGS ... Read More
Moved to Puerto Rico 10 days prior to Irma
Glad to hear everything is getting better and you made it through. Bet it was a life changer!! Wishing you the best! Hope to be in your shoes one day and living in PR full time. Read More
Moving to PR in April & Can't Decide Where To Live. by edenkaate
So my boyfriend and I are moving in April, and plan to be in PR next week to look at places with a realtor. We found great listings but can't decide which area is best to live. We've narrowed it down between 3 areas: Isla Verde, San ...
Others can answer your questions but I just want to say how jealous I am of you guys haha. We purchased a home in Palmas del Mar last year and I cant wait for the day I can live there full time. Have fun house shopping!! Read More
REQUEST/INQUIRY: Palmas Del Mar Rental Unit by CatsMeow83
Hi Everyone - Longtime lurker, first time poster here. My Act 22 acceptance/certification came through from PRIDCO last week, so I am in the process of moving myself down to Puerto Rico (from the Southeast U.S.). I am hoping to find a rental ...
Welcome! We own a place in Palmas. Still waiting to hear about the recent damages to our villa caused by Hurricane Maria . Ours is just a short term rental but I can refer you to our property manager who might have some additional long term ... Read More
Tracking Irma by Sitka
This new storm track is making me concerned. PR may be in the path - currently a cat 2, but predicted to grow. Best keep a close eye on this one for the next week or so. :o http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/145426.shtml?cone
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Hoping it passes without too much damage. Stay safe!!! Read More
Rental in Palmas del Mar
We just bought a home in Palmas. You are making a great decision to rent there. Ours is a short term vacation rental so I can't help with that but my property manager might have some options for you. I will PM you her info. Read More
We did it!! We bought a home in Palmas del Mar!!
We just returned home from 10 days in PR where we closed on our new villa in Palmas del Mar and renovated and redecorated it from top to bottom. We absolutely love it and are so happy with our choice in location and island. I've been searching ... Read More
San Juan Night *** Tonight *** by ReyP
*** TONIGHT *** It is tradition that every year people dunk themselves into the sea (backwards, facing the land not the sea) on this night to repel all bad things and change their luck. It has become a big party with music, chinchorros and food ...
Sounds like fun! Shucks....we will be visiting next week. Read More
Property Management companies in PR
Anyone have any experiences with property management companies in the area? Read More
Property Management companies in PR
Hi there! I did a search and didn't find any topics/post/recommendations. We are buying a place in Palmas del Mar and I wanted to get some suggestions on property management companies that service that area. I have already contacted a few ... Read More
Renovating a house in PR by taryna
Hi everyone! I am back on here. We went to PR in November and even though we got rained on just about every day we still loved it and are now considering buying our vacation home there. I've stalked Zillow and Points2Homes for weeks and have ...
Any other advice on renovations? How long does it take in comparison to the states? Does a 3 week job here take 2 months there? Curious to know if we should consider renovations or not. Thanks!! Read More
Renovating a house in PR
Hi everyone! I am back on here. We went to PR in November and even though we got rained on just about every day we still loved it and are now considering buying our vacation home there. I've stalked Zillow and Points2Homes for weeks and have ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Wow that sounds right up our alley! Exactly the type of living I was looking for. I'll have to look into that further. Thanks! Read More
Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants and Food Sources by victorlglass
I got the idea of starting this thread after I read the following post: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=506866 The poster found a good vegetarian site, HappyCow and wanted to share this discovery with us. Let's use this thread to ...
Haha my husband would agree with you! ;) Read More
Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants and Food Sources by victorlglass
I got the idea of starting this thread after I read the following post: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=506866 The poster found a good vegetarian site, HappyCow and wanted to share this discovery with us. Let's use this thread to ...
I am a vegetarian and I am happy to see other vegetarians are on here and to find out that it is possible to find tofu/tempeh at some stores on the island! Read More
The exploratory trip i s a go for Sept 7 thru 21
Can't wait to hear about your trip. Hope its everything you have hoped for. We are going in November to explore and check out the island to see if we would want to live there. Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2nd quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Hi Everyone! Just wanted to post here to make an official introduction. We are a young and active couple living in Southern California with a dream to live and work in the Caribbean very soon. Just started researching PR as a possible location to ... Read More
Our experience in purchasing a home in beautiful Puerto Rico. by BrianTX
Here's the story: My wife and I put our home in Texas on the market in February of 2016. After lots of discussion, we (which means my beautiful wife) decided that it was just too far from everything. We live out in the country and even to go ...
Thanks ReyP! I appreciate the insight. I'll be continuing to read and research as much as possible. Read More
Our experience in purchasing a home in beautiful Puerto Rico. by BrianTX
Here's the story: My wife and I put our home in Texas on the market in February of 2016. After lots of discussion, we (which means my beautiful wife) decided that it was just too far from everything. We live out in the country and even to go ...
BrianTX thank you for such a funny and informative review of your experiences. I too felt like I was right there with you guys experiencing it all. Glad to hear it all went down like that and you ended up following your (your wife's) dream to ... Read More