Have you had your fill of cold Canadian winters and want to spend your retirement years in the tropics? More and more Canadians are trading in their snow boots for sandals and retiring in the Dominican Republic! If you like the idea of moving to the DR, you’ll fit right in with our large community of expats at Casa Linda.

However, if you’ve never travelled to the Dominican Republic or have only visited certain areas, it’s important to make sure you love it before you start booking flights and packing bags. At Casa Linda, we offer a Fly & Try program for our villa community on the North Coast, between Cabarete and Sosua. Keep reading to learn more about this program and how it can help you decide whether Dominican Republic retirement is right for you!

Try a Villa—and the DR—Before You Buy

There’s a big difference between visiting a tropical island and living there full-time, and while we’re sure you’re going to love it, it’s important to make sure that the Dominican way of life is right for you.

Some practical benefits of relocating to the DR for retirees include:

• The DR’s excellent weather, which draws many snowbirds to our beautiful island. In the North Coast (where Casa Linda is located), we also get to enjoy the autumn season hurricane-free!
• We have a very low cost of living compared to the United States and Canada. Many North American expats enjoy life to the fullest on a standard pension!
• Retirees 65+ who can prove a monthly income of $1,500 USD receive a streamlined residency application, getting you here much faster.
• If you’re a United States Army veteran, your health benefits are fully transferable. We have several veteran clinics and services in the DR, like MedVets, iWellnessVets, and more.
• As a retiree, you qualify for certain property tax breaks and incentives, reducing your expenses even more!

There are a lot of logistical benefits for North American retirees looking for a change of scenery, and that’s because we want you to come here and enjoy your retirement!

The DR government encourages expat residency and foreign real estate investment. As a country known for its friendliness and hospitality, you’ll also enjoy a warm welcome from locals here in Cabarete and Sosua!

The lifestyle in the DR runs at a slower pace; we embrace “life tranquilo,” which focuses on spending time with loved ones, resting when you need it, and not rushing through life. If you thrive in a slower pace, you’ll fit right in!

The Fly & Try Program from Casa Linda Communities

In addition to getting to know the culture and the people, it’s also important to make sure you enjoy the lifestyle of a closed community and the layout of a villa. Many of our residents at Casa Linda are full-time retired expats who fell in love with the atmosphere of our community and the comfort and convenience of our villas.

We offer many, customizable villa floor plans to choose from, most of which feature a one-floor open-concept design. Retirees love the convenience of the villa layout, as they don’t need to worry about navigating narrow staircases and hallways, ideal for aging in place.

If that sounds like your type of retreat, you can come see how you like it in person with the Fly & Try program! For $139 USD per night, you can stay in one of our 2-bedroom villas and enjoy all the perks of being a part of the Casa Linda Community!

Tour Cabarete and Sosua, get to know the other expats in the area, discover more about DR culture, and take the time to decide if the Dominican Republic retirement is right for you.

Is Dominican Republic Retirement Right for You?

Are you interested in spending your golden years in the sun, sand, and surf? Retire to the Dominican Republic with Casa Linda! Contact us to learn more about our Fly & Try Program, and check out our “What’s Island Life Like?” page to learn more about the Caribbean way of life.

We can’t wait to meet you!