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Tranquilo: Our Lifestyle in the Dominican Republic

Tranquilo: Our Lifestyle in the Dominican Republic

Nov 1, 2023 | Expat Life, News

Hustle culture is significant in the US and Canada. But, alongside increasing productivity, employees are starting to feel the effects of such high expectations. High stress, high anxiety, and high rates of burnout are rampant in these countries. Are you experiencing any of these? Keep reading to discover how you can overcome hustle culture and move to a place of tranquilo.

What Is Tranquilo?

Peaceful, easy-going, and relaxed are just some words to describe tranquilo. Tranquilo is how we would describe island life. It refers to a slower, calmer lifestyle than the hustle culture that many North Americans are used to. We take our time in the DR; there is no need to rush. This might be why many people prefer to stay here full-time after retiring. The clock no longer dictates where you are or what you are doing because there is no race to finish projects or to get to places.

Converting To Life Tranquilo

Our Casa Linda communities are in love with life tranquilo. We have many owners in our gated community that permanently moved here and have fully converted to the tranquilo lifestyle in the Dominican Republic. But for someone who may be coming out of hustle culture, we know it’s not always easy to rest. Here are our tips for embracing the slower pace of the Dominican Republic:

  • Don’t cut all activities out.

We have many, many things to do here in the DR. Embracing tranquilo does not mean sitting around doing nothing! Try snorkelling or scuba diving at one of the DR’s gorgeous beaches. Or take a whirl at parasailing, paddle boarding, or surfing! Casa Linda always has something going on; from open restaurants to neighborhood parties, there will always be something to do. The point is to be intentional about what you choose and not constantly check the time.

  • Leave your phone at home.

Being accessible at all times throughout the day can have its benefits in case of emergency. However, many North Americans have become used to apps and schedules with little benefit to their mental and physical health. In the lifestyle of the Dominican Republic, there’s nothing that needs to be completed right now. Constantly being aware of and checking the time preoccupies a part of your brain, causing unnecessary stress.

  • Give yourself time to adjust.

You won’t go from needing to check things off your list to being peacefully in the moment overnight. It takes time to desaturate yourself from being so busy all the time. You’ll slowly adjust to living at the pace of the locals, and when you adapt to the tranquilo lifestyle in the Dominican Republic, you’ll never want to go back.

Why is Tranquilo Important?

How many times have you burnt out in the last year? The constant hustle of the US and Canada results in high stress and anxiety, which is detrimental to your physical and mental health. The burnout rate in Canadians alone is rising at more than a third of all Canadian employees.

The lifestyle in the Dominican Republic prevents burnout and high stress levels for extended periods and instead promotes creativity, life, and happiness. The amount of vitamin D you will get from the sun and the beautiful ocean view will increase your mental health. This is why tranquilo is so important to us: there’s nothing more important than our wellbeing.

Discover A New Life With Casa Linda

Casa Linda wants to help you on your adventure to embrace your new tranquilo lifestyle in the Dominican Republic. Check out our customizable villas that start at just $229K USD, or contact us and ask us all of your questions! We’d love to hear from you.

Find A Peaceful Life by Retiring in the Dominican Republic

Find A Peaceful Life by Retiring in the Dominican Republic

Oct 18, 2023 | News, Relocating to the Dominican Republic

Looking for the perfect retirement spot? Your retirement should be the best years of your life, and when you retire to the Dominican Republic, it will be! Read on to discover why the Dominican Republic is the number one location you should consider moving to for your retirement.

Beaches, Private Pools, and Your Villa

Our gated community is only 7 minutes away from the nearest beach and only 30 minutes away from the highly photogenic and rightfully famous Puerto Plata. Take advantage of the 28-degree Celsius weather we get year-round and soak up some sun on one of our beautiful beaches. But if the people at the public beach are too much for you some days, that’s the perfect time to use your private pool! You’ll always have access to water and sun in the Dominican Republic.

Did you know our Casa Linda villas are entirely customizable? Starting at just $229K USD, you can have your very own custom luxury villa in paradise for your retirement in the Dominican Republic. A private pool in your backyard, custom villa design, and the ability to add a hobby shack and bar: what could be better?

Close to Delicious Restaurants and Bars

Castaways is our very own Casa Linda eatery for our villa owners. Say hi! We’d love to show you authentic Dominican food. If you’re looking for a new location to explore, many restaurants are scattered all over the island. It’s up to you to explore them all after retiring to the Dominican Republic! You’ll also find some fantastic bars around. Ask us about our recommendations for the best drink spots around the island, or stick close to home and drink at Castaways! We have happy hour specials daily, and we love hearing about your adventures.

Weekly Activities and Annual Events

When you retire to the Dominican Republic, you’ll find endless possibilities for your daily activities. If you’re looking for a retirement that doesn’t consist of only beach days, the Casa Linda gated community is for you. We host weekly yoga classes, Zumba classes, and sports games for our owners who want to live an active lifestyle. Or search the island for other classes you are interested in: you won’t have to look far! We can take you there with our Casa Linda shuttle.

Between weekly fitness classes, check out any of our events! We have annual December holiday parties, a yearly barbecue in the summer, and much more. Plus, we give our owners tickets and transportation to the local annual jazz festival.

…Or Live Tranquilo

In the DR, we live our daily lives more peacefully and far less rushed than people in the US and Canada. You will find that the average person has very little stress in their daily lives, and this is because we follow a tranquilo way of living. The tranquilo lifestyle is slow, taking one day at a time. There’s no need to look at the time every hour, as there is no rush in the DR. Your time is your own, and there is no pressure to do or create on any schedule. Retire in the Dominican Republic and unwind from your years of constant stress.

Live Retirement At Your Pace in the Dominican Republic

Casa Linda is waiting for your message! We want to help you retire in style by creating a custom villa for you. Whatever your vision is for a DR villa, we can work with you to create it. Contact us today!

Explore the Many Community Events & Amenities Casa Linda Offers

Explore the Many Community Events & Amenities Casa Linda Offers

Oct 11, 2023 | Expat Life, News, Things To Do in Dominican Republic

Are you ready to enjoy the luxuries of resort living in the Dominican Republic while living in your own private villa? Moving into Casa Linda, you move into the trainquillo mindset of island life. Living in the Caribbean involves getting used to island time, where no one is in a rush and is instead focused on slow and purposeful living.

Say goodbye to the hustle and bustle of major city life, and say hello to an easy-breezy island lifestyle! Casa Linda has so much to offer, especially for retired snowbirds looking to land somewhere warm for the winter. When you buy with Casa Linda, you aren’t simply investing in a private villa in the Dominican Republic. You’re investing in an active, friendly community where new friends and a new life await!

Community Events

At Casa Linda, a Community Engagement staff member is constantly working on scheduling fun events and activities to bring the whole community together. Many of the best events happen during the peak season of fall and winter because that is when most snowbirds fly in and begin their winter hibernation.

Every year in December, Casa Linda throws the highly anticipated Christmas party for all the owners. For many, it is the highlight of their year and something they actively look forward to. There’s a bounty of food, drinks and good vibes all night long. Owners come from all over the world to celebrate with each other during the holiday season because, at Casa Linda, you will make friendships and memories that last a lifetime.

Other community events include the November Jazz Festival that Casa Linda sponsors, where the owners hop on the shuttle to the festival site and dance the night away! Casa Linda’s full-time event planner focuses on events that interact with the on-site amenities, like the annual Waterpark BBQ! You can expect to be invited to many events, like tours, shopping, exercise classes, dances, and movie nights, when you join the Casa Community!

Nearby Amenities

Soak up the sun from the privacy of your own villa’s backyard and pool, or visit one of the Dominican Republic’s famous white sand beaches only minutes from Casa Linda. There are six beaches within 20 minutes of walking distance to each other, and the nearest beach to the Casa Linda community is about a 7-minute drive away. When you own a villa with Casa Linda, owners can access Cabarete Beach’s exclusive Beach Club with discounts and complimentary beach chairs galore!

We are just outside the major city of Sosúa, where you can mingle amongst locals and experience the authentic Dominican Republic lifestyle. Eat, drink, shop and be merry! Casa Linda offers shuttle services for owners that will take you wherever you need to go and pick you up afterward!

If you’d rather stay within the gated community, we offer tennis courts, as well as bocce ball and shuffleboard courts. For families, we have a mini-golf course and a massive waterpark that everyone can enjoy.

With excellent food and daily happy hour specials, Castaway’s Clubhouse & Eatery is the buzzing hub of Casa Linda, where many groups meet up for events. Our restaurants, beach clubs and other amenities are at the core of Casa Linda living. No matter your interests and hobbies, you will likely find a like-minded group of people to fit in with!

Contact Us

Are you ready to embrace the trainquillo lifestyle with a private villa in the Dominican Republic? Get in contact with our spectacular team today to learn more about purchasing property with Casa Linda.

Tranquilo: Our Lifestyle in the Dominican Republic

Top 3 Reasons Digital Nomads Love Casa Linda

Oct 11, 2023 | Expat Life, News, Working in Dominican Republic

Digital nomads have perfected the work/life balance by earning their living by remote working anywhere in the world. Their only requirement to work is a stable internet connection, their laptop and a dream. A nomadic lifestyle does not mean these digital entrepreneurs can’t have a home base – preferably a tropical one!

From snowbirds and retirees to small families and young couples, Casa Linda’s community comprises all sorts of people from all walks of life. Keep reading to learn the three reasons why digital nomads love making Casa Linda their home base.

Turnkey Property

Investing in Dominican Republic real estate is clever for multiple reasons. When purchasing in Casa Linda, you are buying a luxurious Caribbean property and investing in a business opportunity! Owners can work with Casa Linda’s Rental Hosts to rent their villas out to vacationers when they are not using them.

Villas must be appropriately furnished and stocked with all the fixings, like linens and kitchenware so that when your renter comes for their stay, everything they need is already there! Casa Linda’s team will provide you with a list of items necessary to be part of the turnkey rental program, but once you have all of that sorted, it’s pretty much hands-off from there!

There’s no need to worry about facilitating the rentals or maintaining the villa. Your rental host will handle everything, from marketing the villa, managing the bookings and scheduling the regular maintenance of your home while you are away.

Goodbye responsibility, hello passive income!

Lock Up & Leave

Being a digital nomad means being free to pack up your bag and hop on a flight at a moment’s notice. Casa Linda is a gated community with 24-hour security, seven days a week. You have the ability to come and go as you please, with the peace of mind that your property will be well taken care of in your absence. Owners like the seasonal snowbirds love being able to lock up and leave their villa because they can trust the Casa Linda crew to take care of the property while they’re away.

For a frequent flyer, living near a major airport is a key factor when purchasing real estate. Casa Linda is a 15-20 minute drive to the international Gregorio Luperon (POP) airport. The Dominican Republic has eight major airports and multiple regional ones as well.

Property Ownership

The majority of Casa Linda’s community is made up of expats from all over the world, like Canadians, Americans and Europeans. People love moving to the Dominican Republic not only for the beautiful weather, kind people and white sand beaches. They move to the DR because of our stable democratic government, incredible healthcare and safe communities.

Unlike other Central American and Caribbean countries, the Dominican Republic does not have restrictions on foreign buyers purchasing real estate. We want you to move here! Uniquely, when foreign buyers purchase property in the Dominican, they will have the same legal rights as a DR citizen.

You will fully own your villa, title in hand, without the hassle of taking out a bank trust or life lease. The next step is obtaining residency status, which is straightforward to meet.

Get In Touch

Are you a digital nomad looking for a home base? Get in touch with the incredible team at Casa Linda to learn about purchasing property in the Dominican Republic.

We cannot wait to hear from you!

Cost of Living in the Dominican Republic versus Canada

Cost of Living in the Dominican Republic versus Canada

Sep 28, 2023 | News, Relocating to the Dominican Republic

Are you dreaming about a move to the Dominican Republic? You might think living in a luxurious private home on an island is out of your price range, but you’d be wrong! To get a better understanding of the cost of living in the Dominican Republic, we will use this blog to compare the cost of living in Canada to the Dominican Republic (DR). Below is that comparison. Keep reading to learn about how far your money will take you here!

Housing Market

In Canada, the average home costs approximately $709K CAD. The lowest average house price by province is around $300K, but you’ll only find this price range in the sparse or the windiest provinces. If you want a home with a pool, your average cost will skyrocket.

In comparison, Casa Linda villas start at just $310K CAD and come with your own private pool on a beautiful island. If you are looking for more rooms, a guest house, or a bar, let us know! We will work with you to completely customize your villa to your new DR lifestyle.

Join us in our Casa Linda gated community, which is only 10 minutes away from the best northern Dominican Republic beaches. Soak up the sun in paradise in a home you can afford.

Cost of Eating Out

In the DR, Canadian money has a higher value than our DR currency, the Dominican Peso (RD$). Because the Canadian dollar is worth almost RD$42, your money will go a lot further. In Canada, a dinner at a mid-range restaurant will cost you anywhere from $50 to $90 CAD per person, whereas our onsite authentic restaurant, Castaways, usually costs around $10 CAD.

A fast food chain in Canada might get you a meal for under $15 CAD, but an inexpensive restaurant in the Dominican Republic often costs less than $5 CAD.

Working Abroad and Retirement

Remote work has become increasingly popular over the last few years. Luckily for you, this means that you can work from anywhere: Your job doesn’t tie you down anymore, and with the cost of living in the Dominican Republic so low, there’s no better place to work from a laptop than from on the beach. What are you waiting for? Invest in your own DR property today!

The cost of living in the Dominican Republic is advantageous for those in Canada, making the DR a wonderful place for retirees and expats. The money you have saved to have a fun retirement shouldn’t be destroyed by inflation or consumed by necessities. Let your money take you further by moving to the Dominican Republic, and have a wonderful time sitting on the beach and soaking in the sun for your retirement years.

Dominican Life with Casa Linda Villas

Live your best life when you take advantage of the cost of living in the Dominican Republic. We can offer more than just a curated gated community, designated staff and security, and a short jaunt to one of the best north coast beaches. When you are ready to live your dreams, contact Casa Linda to talk about your future Casa Linda luxury villa.