For most of the year Punta Cana is a reliably dry and sunny Caribbean destination, so much so that it has become a year-round vacation draw and grown out of having a truly recognizable low season. But, no matter how awesome Punta Cana gets as a destination, its location means the threat of hurricanes is …
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Punta Cana is quickly solidifying its place as the most popular destination in all of the Caribbean thanks to outstanding resorts, modern infrastructure, and an entertainment offering that is now stealing many spring breakers away from the classic destinations of Los Cabos and Cancun. And with this growth is coming more spotlight on the weird …
Punta Cana is famous for its world-class hospitality, soft white-sand beaches, and exciting nature and sailing tours. While the resort destination is one of the safest destinations in the Caribbean, a lot of things can go wrong when enjoying one of the city’s action-packed excursions. This week, a U.S. citizen drowned after apparently being forgotten …
JetBlue is the latest U.S.-based airline to announce several new routes to the Dominican Republic with the launching of non-stop flights from Orlando to Punta Cana and Santiago. JetBlue currently operates the most extensive network of flights from the U.S. to the Dominican Republic with an average of 13 daily flights. Here’s the latest on …
A massive makeover and expansion of Punta Cana International Airport’s Terminal B is nearing completion with the introduction of new high-tech improvements. The costly project is expected to boost efficiency and security and secure the airport’s leading reputation as one of the best aerial hubs in Latin America. Here’s the latest on what passengers can …
The Dominican Republic is one of the safest Caribbean destinations for travel, and several of its largest airports have just been certified by the TSA after meeting strict safety requirements. The United States Transportation Security Administration regularly inspects airports in a range of countries that Americans love to frequent, including the Dominican Republic. Here’s what …
Hyatt has just launched one of the most highly-anticipated new resorts in Punta Cana, the 5-star Dreams Flora Resort & Spa. The luxurious high-end property is situated in Cabeza de Toro, an increasingly popular resort hotspot for luxury properties, and is already attracting great reviews from travelers. Here’s the low-down on Hyatt’s newest Dominican Republic undertaking. Dreams Flora …
The United States has removed a travel warning for U.S. citizens five months after it advised travelers about potential racial profiling upon entering the tropical country. The decision has been welcomed warmly by Dominican authorities, who have worked tirelessly to convince their U.S. counterparts that the warning lacked any factual basis. Here’s the latest on …
The U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic has issued new safety recommendations for American travelers. While generally safe for visitors, the Caribbean nation has seen a spike in violent crime lately, which has prompted several countries to publish new travel warnings. As a result, U.S. citizens are urged to maintain situation awareness and exercise increased precautions while …
As Punta Cana continues to soar in popularity and welcome more travelers, hotels and resorts in the coastal destination are carrying out large-scale renovations. Be Live is the latest firm to announce extensive makeovers of some of its Punta Cana properties. The company has announced it will temporarily close three of its largest resorts, which …