Hello,
I am a Quebecer speaking French and English, living in the city of Terrebonne in the suburbs of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. I am 58 years old and my wife is 56 years old and we have been married for almost 32 years. I work as an Actuary in Montreal and I plan to retire at 64 in October 2024. We will also have to optimize our savings for retirement over the next 5 years to enjoy a pleasant retirement.
My wife and I have a very nice project at retirement to live in the Dominican Republic for 12 months a year.
We took a trip to an all-inclusive resort in Cayo Coco in Cuba last January and when we came back in the extreme cold (-25 to -30 degrees Celsius), followed by episodes of ice and slush (wet snow), I thought that I really did not like the 6 months of winter that often start in November and go on very often until mid April, which is the case this year. Moreover, the winter of 2018-2019 that we have just passed was particularly rigorous with abundant snowfall in the province Quebec !!
I told myself that it would be really great to be able to enjoy 12 months a year of a very pleasant and sunny climate far from the cold of Quebec.
I am well informed and the area of Sosua in Puerto Plata seems to know a significant economic expansion in the development of construction project (villas) in gated communities. As such, there is a growing increase in the number of expats in this region and still increasing each year.
I watched several projects and the most interesting one seems to be CASA LINDA in terms of quality and price: Several models of VILLAS fully equipped with quality materials (granite countertop in the kitchen and bathroom, mahogany doors, floor porcelain ceramic, etc.) similar to what we can meet in Quebec, air conditioners in each room, private bathroom for each room with glass shower, fully landscaped lot with inground pool. All this for a very reasonable price between $ 190,000 and $ 230,000 US ! The model of VILLA we are looking for is the SUNSEEKER at a price of 192 200 US$.
Is anybody living in CASA LINDA can tell me more about this project : the quality of lifestyle, the quality of construction, the environment, the access to facilities (Supermarket, stores, etc.), the quality of services, the shuttle bus 8 times a day. I believe also it is easy to meet many people in our community and make some friends ... I have seen on YOUTUBE a video regarding the construction of a site in the CASA LINDA project with amenities such as a gym, tennis courts, pool etc. Is it finished and can you tell me more about it ?
I kinow that in the SOSUA OCEAN VILLAGE at 9 minutes by car (according to GOOGLE MAP) from CASA LINDA (PHASE 7 and 8), we can enjoy unique sports and entertainment amenities for both adults and children, such as 3 restaurants, waterpark, pools, gym, tennis courts, volleyball and basketball court, spa, fishing lagoon, brewery and a huge kids' entertainment center Laguna SOV. I believe that even we are not located in SOSUA OCEAN VILLAGE we can have access to these amenities by paying a monthly fees. For instance the annual fees for the GYM is 22 500 RD$ (about 600 $ CAN$) for those aged 60 and over
Thanks in advance for your comments !