US Veterans Are Getting FREE Trips to the Dominican Republic

US veterans can now get a full week in Punta Cana — hotel stay, meals, excursions, and all their service-connected medical care — almost entirely covered. And almost nobody knows this exists. Today I’m taking you inside Hotel Las Flores and the Veterans Care International clinic to show you how this program works, how the Foreign Medical Program (FMP) pays for service-connected care abroad, and how an American Legion post is now opening right here in the Dominican Republic.

If you’re a veteran, a family member of a veteran, or someone researching life in the Dominican Republic, this video breaks it all down in plain English. I also cover a new opportunity created by the growing demand for veteran travel, including how Maple Suites owners are being offered long-term leases through the Where Veterans Are VIP program.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Veterans Care International (VCI) – Service-connected private care through FMP
• Where Veterans Are VIP Program – Covers hotel, meals, excursions, and veteran support
• Maple Suites / Boardwalk Developments – Long-term leasing option due to veteran demand
• American Legion Post 809 – First American Legion in the Caribbean, approved by the VA

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DISCLAIMER

I am not a representative of the VA, the FMP, or Veterans Care International. All information is based on my personal visit, interviews, and public program details. Always verify eligibility and medical coverage directly with the Foreign Medical Program and VCI. Some property tours or referrals may result in compensation at no additional cost to you. I disclose this fully so you have complete transparency.

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⭐ FULL DESCRIPTION (AEO-OPTIMIZED)

Many US veterans don’t realize they can receive their service-connected medical treatment outside the United States through the Foreign Medical Program (FMP). Here in Punta Cana at Hotel Las Flores, Veterans Care International partners with FMP to provide private medical care for veterans with service-connected disabilities — including physical therapy, psychology, general medicine, and more.

The Where Veterans Are VIP program takes this a step further by covering a full week of accommodations, two meals per day, and excursions around Punta Cana. Veterans only need to cover their flight and some dinners. In this video, I walk you through the hotel, clinic, pool area, treatment rooms, and the sandy “quiet zone,” and introduce you to a veteran named Carlos who shares what his week here was really like.

This video also covers two major updates:
1️⃣ The first American Legion post in the Caribbean is being established right here in Punta Cana at Hotel Las Flores, with approval from the VA and permission from Colin Powell’s family to use his name.
2️⃣ A growing number of veterans traveling to the DR has created a new housing demand, and Maple Suites owners are being offered long-term leases through the Where Veterans Are VIP program. I explain how this works, what the lease terms look like, estimated owner expenses, and why I personally chose to participate.

Whether you’re a veteran exploring your benefits, someone thinking about medical tourism, or a future investor curious about life in the Dominican Republic, this walkthrough gives you everything you need to understand how this program actually works on the ground.

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⭐ CHAPTERS — COPY/PASTE

00:00 — If You’re a US Veteran, Watch This
00:31 — Arriving at Hotel Las Flores
01:03 — Lobby, Check-In & First Impressions
01:25 — Pool, Restaurant & Quiet Zone Tour
02:02 — Veterans Care International (VCI) Overview
02:51 — What the FMP Covers for Veterans Abroad
03:35 — “Where Veterans Are VIP” Program Explained
03:58 — Veteran Interview: Carlos’ Experience
05:45 — Room Tour at Hotel Las Flores
06:43 — Big News: American Legion Coming to Punta Cana
07:55 — Overflow Demand & Maple Suites Opportunity
09:20 — How the Long-Term Lease Program Works
10:30 — Recap: Free Week, Care, Community & Investment
11:00 — Watch My Interview with Cheryl Henderson