Are there medical facilities and do I need immunisations/malaria pills?
Yes, there are good doctors who speak English in and around Cabarete. The CMC hospital in Sosua is a 10-minute drive away and they have English-speaking doctors and surgeons with good qualifications. Make sure you travel with a good travel insurance policy to cover you for any medical emergencies. No special shots are needed for a visit: Malaria is not a problem here. We do have mosquitos though and so to prevent mosquito bites, bring a good repellent, or buy some in the supermarket a short walk away from Swell.