Recently, government officials from the U.S. visited the Dominican Republic, meeting with the Minister of the Interior & Police to discuss the current state of security and to explore ways the two nations can co-operate further on tourism. For the most part, the discussions weren’t anything interesting for current and future travelers, but one huge …
James Henry Currie
Travelers to the Dominican Republic will no doubt have noticed sargassum becoming a huge talking point, and not just here, but in all the destinations in this beautiful corner of the world. Unfortunately, for many, it has been more than just a talking point; the smelly algae has been washing up on the beautiful white …
Extreme weather has become a huge talking point in both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, with this hurricane season shaping up to be just as eventful in the Caribbean Sea, where Punta Cana is located. The National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, a highly trusted weather forecaster for North America, has warned that as many as …
The Caribbean has no shortage of fantastic resorts, and the competition gets stronger each year with new resorts, extensive renovations, and amenity upgrades almost constantly taking place across the whole region. With that being said, the past few years have seen Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic blow the competition out of the water, and …
A recent study by the reputable Eurona telecommunications company, who provides WiFi in Punta Cana’s international airport, discovered that in the Dominican Republic, almost half of the destinations’ 5-star resorts rate as having bad WiFi service. In fact, out of the 5 big tourism hotspots in the Dominican Republic, which includes Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, …
In the current climate of inflation and uncertainty in the world’s economy, getting the most out of each dollar is becoming more and more important to Americans. Whether staying in a $1000 per night all-inclusive luxury resort or opting for one of the many boutique hotels on offer, travelers want to know that they are …
Competition for the tourism crown of the Caribbean has always been a closely fought battle. From Tulum to Jamaica, there is no shortage of great destinations for travelers to get their vacation fix. But recently, most notably since the pandemic, the Dominican Republic has emerged as a true powerhouse in the Caribbean vacation space. The …
Punta Cana is famous for its fantastic all-inclusive resorts and amazing beaches, and while there are plenty of luxurious options for travelers in the main Punta Cana area, there is another level to this corner of the Dominican Republic for those seeking the best of the best. Cap Cana Just 15 minutes from the Punta …
Punta Cana is continuing to explode in popularity with Americans, so much so that the destination is now chasing the heels of places like Los Cabos and Cancun in terms of popularity. But in the Dominican Republic, there’s a lesser know destination just a short 1-hour journey from Punta Cana, and it is just as …
When Americans are choosing an out-of-country vacation, safety and security are often at the top of the list. The Caribbean isn’t short on beautiful destinations, but from Cancun to Jamaica, some travelers can feel a bit uneasy due to the insecure situation in and around tourist hotspots. And while the Dominican Republic as a country …