Q: Why invest in the Dominican Republic?
A: Stable economy, good infrastructures, low taxes, close proximity to the U.S. affordable real estate, well served by U.S. commercial airlines. Read more here
Q: Is the Dominican Republic a popular Caribbean Vacation Destination?
A: From the following statistics, we can tell you that it is the most popular. Note also its performance during 2009 compared with 2008. It was spared from the effects of the world financial crisis compared to other Caribbean countries (click on blue tab to see)
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Caribbean Tourist Arrivals in 2009
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| Destination
| Period
| Tourist Arrivals
| Overall
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| Dominican Republic
| Jan-Dec
| 3,992,303
| 0.3
| -4.8
| 3.7
| Cuba
| Jan-Dec
| 2,429,809
| 3.5
| 1.9
| 4.7
| Jamaica
| Jan-Dec
| 1,831,097
| 3.6
| 2
| 4.5
| Cancun (Mexico)
| Jan-Sep
| 1,434,416
| -15.6
| 1
| -31.4
| Bahamas
| Jan-Dec
| 1,326,722
| -9.3
| -14.2
| -6.2
| Puerto Rico
| Jan-Nov
| 1,185,588
| -2.1
| -7.7
| 2.1
| Aruba
| Jan-Dec
| 812,623
| -1.7
| -6.8
| 1.1
| US Virgin Islands
| Jan-Dec
| 666,051
| -2.5
| -10
| 2.6
| Barbados
| Jan-Dec
| 518,564
| -8.7
| -7.2
| -9.5
| Martinique
| Jan-Dec
| 443,202
| -7.7
| -20.7
| -2.3
| St. Maarten
| Jan-Dec
| 440,185
| -7.4
| -13.7
| -2.9
| Curacao
| Jan-Dec
| 366,973
| -10.3
| -3
| -13.6
| St. Lucia
| Jan-Dec
| 278,491
| -5.8
| -8.8
| -4.1
| Cayman Islands
| Jan-Dec
| 271,958
| -10.2
| -12.5
| -8.6
| Trinidad & Tobago
| Jan-Jul
| 251,975
| -5.7
| -10.5
| 1.3
| Bermuda
| Jan-Dec
| 235,860
| -10.5
| -21.8
| -6.8
| Antigua & Barbuda
| Jan-Dec
| 234,410
| -11.8
| -13.6
| -10.6
| Belize
| Jan-Dec
| 232,373
| -5.2
| -7.1
| -3.8
| British Virgin Is.
| Jan-Jul
| 205,914
| -17
| -19.3
| -13.4
| Guyana
| Jan-Dec
| 141,053
| 6.2
| -1.9
| 10.1
| Grenada
| Jan-Dec
| 113,370
| -12.5
| -11.4
| -13.2
| St. Vincent & the G'dines
| Jan-Nov
| 65,846
| -11.2
| -8.1
| -13.2
| Dominica
| Jan-Nov
| 64,402
| -12.1
| -1.4
| -17.1
| Bonaire
| Jan-Sep
| 49,316
| -12.7
| -16.3
| -9.2
| Anguilla
| Jan-Jun
| 30,716
| -22.6
| -21.8
| -24.4
| Saba
| Jan-Aug
| 8,707
| -3.4
| 1.4
| -8.2
| Montserrat
| Jan-Nov
| 4,897
| -17.1
| -11.4
| -20.8
| St. Eustatius
| Jan-Apr
| 4,025
| -2.6
| -2.6
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Q: OK but as an American (or Canadian) am I going to be there alone? I hear the Europeans like to go to the DR?
A: True hat the Europeans have long been fond of the DR. But Americans make up 29% (well over 1 million) of the tourists and Canadians 16%. That means that 45% of all tourists are North Americans! The DR is head to head with Jamaica for US's top Caribbean Destination and is Canadians 2nd choice after Cuba. (click on blue tab to see)
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Arrivals by Main Market - 2009
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| United States
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| Destination
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| Tourists
| % Ch.
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| Cuba
| Jan-Dec
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| 914,884
| 11.8
| 838,340
| -7.8
| 676,585
| 9.0
| 2,429,809
| 3.5
| Jamaica
| Jan-Dec
| 1,172,844
| 1.9
| 290,307
| 22.9
| 276,799
| -2.8
| 91,147
| -4.5
| 1,831,097
| 3.6
| Dominican Republic
| Jan-Dec
| 1,148,533
| 5.2
| 646,285
| 1.6
| 1,245,925
| -7.4
| 951,560
| 5.0
| 3,992,303
| 0.3
| Cancun (Mexico)
| Jan-Sep
| 1,126,666
| -13.6
| 97,482
| -6.3
| 128,553
| -25.8
| 81,715
| -31.6
| 1,434,416
| -15.6
| Puerto Rico
| Jan-Nov
| 1,070,611
| -1.4
| 13,588
| -4.7
| 25,647
| -0.2
| 75,742
| -11.1
| 1,185,588
| -2.1
| Bahamas
| Jan-Dec
| 1,068,497
| -9.2
| 107,030
| -6.9
| 78,797
| -16.0
| 72,398
| -5.9
| 1,326,722
| -9.3
| US Virgin Is.
| Jan-Nov
| 658,516
| 8.7
| 9,318
| 19.9
| 15,085
| 3.2
| 32,261
| 3.5
| 715,180
| 8.4
| Aruba
| Jan-Dec
| 528,104
| -1.8
| 33,856
| 4.2
| 75,000
| 2.5
| 175,663
| -4.2
| 812,623
| -1.7
| St. Maarten
| Jan-Dec
| 240,431
| -6.8
| 32,277
| -5.2
| 98,341
| -4.3
| 69,136
| -14.4
| 440,185
| -7.4
| Cayman Islands
| Jan-Dec
| 215,037
| -10.6
| 17,254
| -7.0
| 19,117
| -10.1
| 20,550
| -9.1
| 271,958
| -10.2
| Bermuda
| Jan-Dec
| 172,652
| -8.8
| 24,854
| -8.6
| 28,960
| -17.3
| 9,394
| -21.8
| 235,860
| -10.5
| Belize
| Jan-Dec
| 139,560
| -5.5
| 17,201
| -2.8
| 29,604
| -13.6
| 46,008
| 1.3
| 232,373
| -5.2
| Barbados
| Jan-Dec
| 122,306
| -7.2
| 63,751
| 11.2
| 220,704
| -12.3
| 111,803
| -11.8
| 518,564
| -8.7
| Trinidad & Tobago
| Jan-Jul
| 118,263
| 2.0
| 29,713
| -12.6
| 37,429
| -7.6
| 66,570
| -13.4
| 251,975
| -5.7
| St Lucia
| Jan-Dec
| 98,685
| -9.1
| 28,563
| 8.7
| 86,819
| -10.4
| 64,424
| 0.6
| 278,491
| -5.8
| Antigua & Barbuda
| Jan-Dec
| 82,068
| -2.3
| 12,947
| -1.8
| 93,442
| -15.3
| 45,953
| -21.3
| 234,410
| -11.8
| Guyana
| Jan-Dec
| 76,151
| 12.1
| 23,802
| 6.7
| 8,252
| -10.4
| 32,848
| -1.5
| 141,053
| 6.2
| Curacao
| Jan-Dec
| 35,068
| -19.7
| 5,977
| -17.5
| 145,898
| 6.7
| 180,030
| -18.6
| 366,973
| -10.3
| Grenada
| Jan-Dec
| 21,111
| -3.3
| 6,295
| -0.7
| 35,650
| -19.0
| 50,314
| -12.4
| 113,370
| -12.5
| Anguilla
| Jan-Jun
| 19,453
| -24.3
| 1,200
| -8.9
| 3,889
| -19.5
| 6,174
| -21.1
| 30,716
| -22.6
| Bonaire
| Jan-Sep
| 19,395
| -22.3
| 1,246
| -20.6
| 21,919
| -3.9
| 6,756
| -5.3
| 49,316
| -12.7
| St. Vincent & the G'dines
| Jan-Nov
| 17,110
| -18.6
| 5,727
| -1.6
| 16,690
| -14.6
| 26,319
| -5.3
| 65,846
| -11.2
| Dominica
| Jan-Nov
| 16,548
| -13.2
| 2,283
| -24.6
| 10,329
| -17.4
| 35,242
| -8.8
| 64,402
| -12.1
| Saba
| Jan-Aug
| 2,979
| -14.8
| 713
| 22.1
| 4,271
| 6.7
| 744
| -19.5
| 8,707
| -3.4
| Montserrat
| Jan-Nov
| 1,232
| -19.6
| 293
| -10.1
| 1,501
| -13.1
| 1,871
| -19.4
| 4,897
| -17.1
| St. Eustatius
| Jan-Apr
| 829
| -16.3
| 91
| -18.0
| 2,213
| 4.2
| 892
| -1.9
| 4,025
| -2.6
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Q: What are the advantages of Yuma del Mar?
A: Large scale gated community will provide investors with growth and investment appreciation. Complete services rivaling North American gated communities adding "Resort" features will provide for a fun and fulfilling living experience. Proximity to 2 international airports provide many options for rapid transit from the U.S. and Canada and to major countries in Europe (UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain)
Q: What are the main features of Yuma del Mar?
A: Affordable 2nd homes and vacation properties, sustainable eco-friendly development plan, complete modern services in a Caribbean setting, security and a wide variety of health and wellness services especially aimed at providing families and especially active seniors with very affordable services to make living in the Caribbean a possibility, not a dream.
Q: Is title insurance available?
A: Yes of course, at least 2 major companies offer North American home buyers with this very recommended service for 100% peace of mind and investment protection. See Stewart Title, First American
Q: Can I get a mortgage in the Dominican Republic
A: Also available from 2 international banking institutions making acquiring a property in the Dominican Republic a simple and affordable process. See Scotiabank, Mortgage IT If you still not convinced, see this promotion by Scotiabank about a year ago.
Q: I am a senior citizen and must see a doctor from time to time, how will I do that?
A: Yuma del Mar will have complete health and wellness services, doctors, dentists, nursing services in fact every type required by seniors. It is a priority - simple.
Q: I don't speak Spanish, how am I going to get by living there?
A: At first you will rely on our bi-lingual staff on site to help you through with all your basic needs Slowly you will get familiar with basic Spanish. We will offer Spanish classes to get you quickly into conversation. In a few month you will ready to go about, explore the island. Remember the Dominican Republic is very friendly and found of foreigners. You are not alone! More that 4 million tourists visit the island every year and enjoy it
Q: My kids are still in grade school, can they continue their education there?
A: We will have schooling from pre-school up to college. Making Yuma del Mar an option for you to relocate in the dominican Republic will depend a lot on making sure your kids can get an eduction. The Dominican Republic has many top bilingual schools, colleges and Universities. The DR has even medical universities with U.S. recognized diplomas. We will just bring it all closer to you - right in Yuma del Mar.
Q: We have young children, what if we need day care services?
A: No problem, day care will be offered and also be the fastest route to learning Spanish through fun and play with specially trained personnel.
Q: I'm worried that the initial enchantment will wear off soon as in most resorts or isolated residential projects and boredom will set in?
A: Do not worry, precisely Yuma del Mar is designed to take care of that key issue and stigmatization "of a fear to be in the middle of nowhere (although Caribbean climate nowhere!) with little do do" - We are planning for a sustainable community. By definition a community that can exist because of itself and for itself. We want to provide all the services, fun and entertainment options that will rival developed country suburbs and small cities. Lets not forget that Yuma del Mar is connected by highway to major Dominican cities to explore its historical and cultural diversity. The Dominican Republic has the most diverse climate, flora and fauna of the Caribbean. You will need years to explore it all and discover its culture but only minutes to fall in love with it.
Q: OK I'm interested what is available now?
A: Yuma del Mar is in pre-development stage. You can reserve your participation by acquiring an investment certificate - click here
Q: what happens if a year or 2 after buying an investment certificate I'm still not ready to buy a Villa?
A: This is the advantage of our certificate program. You could decide that perhaps you are ready only for a smaller financial commitment. That possibility can be perfectly met by a fractional ownership program because it can adjust precisely to your financial means and vacation time availability. Our certificates can be exchanged against any real estate product and program in place. (See fractional ownership info here)
Q: When is construction to begin?
A: This is the current timetable (Dec 1st 2010 update):
Further site planning, surveying, basic permitting by 10/11, entrance road, site sales and field office, 3 demo villas 04/12. Residential construction and Hotel Yuma admin building and core villas to initiate early 2012.
Q: When will you be delivering Villas?
A: As early as 1st quarter 2012
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