The Dominican Republic is home to a handful of popular coastal resort destinations, including Punta Cana and Puerto Plata. But as the country’s arrival number soar to new highs, tourists are demanding new exciting locations to explore. With that backdrop in mind, work on the country’s newest resort destination, Pedernales, is well underway. Situated in the …
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Wellness travel is booming around the globe, and the Dominican Republic has just been voted as one of the best destinations for travelers seeking to recharge and improve their well-being. With the travel industry undergoing a massive transformation in the post-covid age, tourists are increasingly focusing on health, both physical and mental. The Dominican Republic’s …
The Dominican Republic has been ranked the second-best destination for medical tourism in Latin America and one of the top hubs worldwide. Medical tourism, encompassing everything from plastic surgery to wellness travel, is booming worldwide, especially in the United States. As travelers seek to cut down costs and increase the utility of their next vacation, countries like …
A shocking development recently rocked the tourism industry in the Dominican Republic after it was announced three tourism transport providers had flouted licensing laws. The Dominican Republic takes traveler safety seriously, and while the fact this ignoring of regulation by the companies Bávaro Monumental, Start Auto Parts SRL, and Aviam Ltd is worrying, the fact …
The Dominican Republic is witnessing a boom in the number of new hotel & resort projects as more travelers flock to the tropical island. This week, Hyatt became the latest hotel multinational to announce a new undertaking in the country’s capital, Santo Domingo. The Chicago-based company announced the construction of a new 130-room luxury hotel …
The Dominican Republic’s growing popularity among travelers is vividly reflected in the increasing number of luxurious properties being developed across the country. The country’s eastern region, which encompasses Punta Cana, Cap Cana, Bavaro, and La Romana, is set to add 3,000 new rooms to the already remarkable current 46,000. According to the Association of Hotels …
Punta Cana is emerging as a leading global hotspot for luxury travel. The coastal resort destination’s luxury reputation has just been given a major boost after Global Traveler ranked one of its most prestigious 5-star resorts among the best for high-end travel. Punta Cana is home to dozens of lavish properties, but Melia’s Paradisus Palma Real pushes the envelope …
The Dominican Republic is the fastest-growing destination in the Caribbean this fall, according to a new analysis published this week by ForwardKeys, a leading online travel analytics firm. The sun-soaked Caribbean nation has shattered multiple travel records this year, with over 8 million travelers setting foot in the country in the first eight months of …
Four Seasons, one of the world’s leading luxury resort brands, has unveiled plans for a brand-new high-end sustainable property in Miches. The growing eco-luxury hotspot is attracting a record amount of attention from both travelers and hospitality firms, many of which are investing heavily in the development of new resorts. Four Seasons is the latest …
The Dominican Republic receives a huge number of cruise ship visitors, and this year is no different with over 1.5 million cruise visitors arriving in the destination over the past 9 months. But while the Caribbean islands have long had a reputation for attracting travelers who prefer the island-hopping experience of a cruise, the Dominican …