Many dream of waking up daily to views of the Caribbean Sea’s clear waters gently lapping the white-sand beaches, palm trees, passing ships, colourful plant life and all. Now the time has come to stop dreaming. Here’s why a move to the Dominican Republic is the best decision you’ll make all year.
It’s Big and it’s Beautiful
The Caribbean is well known and loved by people the world over for its pristine beaches, stunning sea and glorious weather but the Dominican Republic has more to give. As the second largest country in the Caribbean, the landscape is incredibly diverse. Semi-desert regions, forests, lakes, rivers and rainforests can all be found on the island with a little exploration. If the familiar combination of blue skies, green palm trees and white sand isn’t colourful enough for you, you’ll be pleased to hear that the homes are just as beautiful as the landscape, with brightly coloured wooden slats fronting each house to create rows of rainbow-coloured streets.
Sunshine, All the Time
Well, not all the time. During August and September, you can expect heavy rainfall, but for ten months of the year life on the Dominican Republic allows the swim shorts and flip flops to become a regular asset to your wardrobe as temperatures average at around 26⁰c. Situated between Cuba and Puerto Rico, you’re guaranteed the fabulous Caribbean climate with a view to suit- weekends are all blue skies and beaches here.
You’re Not Alone
Thousands of people make the move to the Dominican Republic every year to claim the title of expat. The expansive presence of expats in communities means that there are amenities and services on offer here that you are unlikely to find elsewhere in the Caribbean. If you’re missing home, it’s easy to get hold of familiar products in the international stores and in fact, the lifestyle here hinges on being European due to the strong influence from Spain. You don’t need to speak Spanish to live here, although learning a few basic phrases wouldn’t go amiss.
It’s a Great Place to do Business
Set up your business in the Dominican Republic and you’ll enjoy a whole host of tax benefits. The country operates industrial free-zones where your company will receive a whopping 15 years of tax exemption as well further relaxation in other tax and trade areas. The economy is booming right now, so there’s no better time to set up shop in this one-of-a-kind country.
Things are Seriously Luxurious Here
There are a number of attractive real estate opportunities popping up all over the Caribbean right now, and let’s face it, who wouldn’t be tempted? We’d like to introduce the Amanera Villas at Playa Grande. From the sunny beaches of Bali to history-rich Greece and all the way to the rustic coast of Sri Lanka, Aman Residences have been turning heads all over the world since 1988, infamous for their authentic, locally inspired approach to design coupled with an ability to create privacy and space, framing views perfectly.
The Amanera Villas at Playa Grande are the pinnacle of luxury and now they’ve arrived on the shores of the Dominican Republic. Designed by the same pair of hands as the stunning Amanera Resort, both the Two-Bedroom and Founder Villas at Amanera Playa Grande take advantage of the region’s array of versatile materials and architecture. Stones from local quarries as well as Dominican art and artifacts are found throughout the villas and in-between rooms are a number of impressive water features that seamlessly transition from one to another. Living the relaxed Caribbean outdoor lifestyle is very much number one priority here and everything about the villas is designed to make it possible. Homeowners can also enjoy a lifelong membership to the infamous Playa Grande Golf Course.
