It’s no secret that the Dominican Republic is the ultimate summer destination: With white-sand beaches and turquoise waters bordering lush rainforest and stunning architecture, there is truly something for everyone in this tropical paradise. One of the most beautiful cities in the country is Punta Cana – a coastal haven that is perfect for relaxing …
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As of this week, Spanish hospitality brand Melia Hotels International are set to offer travellers fantastic discounts on more than 250 hotels worldwide – including their resorts in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. This offer comes as part of Melia’s Wonder Week: until June 13th, the hotel chain will give travellers up to 40% off international …
The popular Dominican hotel chain Hodelpa has just announced its new tourism project, titled “Xanadu Resort and Residences”. Set to open in March 2023, the project will consist of deluxe apartments that showcase the stunning environment of Playa Dorada’s coastline in Punta Cana. The company made the announcement at an event for travel agents at …
This week, high levels of sargassum have been found on tourist-frequented beaches in Punta Cana. The foul-smelling brown microalgae (or seaweed) has been photographed at multiple points on Bavaro Beach by the official source for news and maps of sargassum – Sargussm Monitoring. On Twitter, the page stated it has found a large concentration of …
Famed French travel operator Club Med is now offering up to 50% off stays this year at its Punta Cana Resort and Miches Playa Esmeralda Resort in the Dominican Republic. Travellers who desire a truly Caribbean vacation have until June 7th to make a booking online. The offer is also ideal for families, as kids …
The Spanish hotel chain Best Hotels has recently announced the construction of a new all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, set to open at the end of the year. The new resort, Serenade All Suites, will be a 300-room suite-type resort, in close proximity to the Serenade Punta Cana Beach and Spa Resort. Construction of the …
This morning, the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, announced a joint operation between the National Police and Armed Forces to prevent further robberies and violent crime from happening across the country. This initiative will place Dominican troops from the Ministry of Defence in different municipalities in the country, to deter violent crime and …
This week, famed aerospace company Boeing came under fire for a lack of safety measures around its 737-800 aircraft in Latin America – including those on routes to and from the Dominican Republic. Boeing’s Latin American Vice President, Landon Loomis, stated that ‘security is essential to the company, and that actions must be taken quickly …
This week, American air carrier Delta announced it would drastically reduce the number of flights in the United States and Latin America, including the Dominican Republic, from July 1st to August 1st this summer. This comes after hundreds of flights were cancelled from the major airline this past holiday weekend, due to bad weather and …
This week, trusted travel site The Lonely Planet stated that Encuentro Beach was the best place for travellers to surf in the Dominican Republic. With varying wave heights and both shallow and deep pools, a visit to Encuentro is set to provide an unforgettable experience that both novice and expert surfers alike can enjoy. Set …