One person is dead and 17 missing after a boat sank off the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic on Saturday. The Dominican Navy rescued 4 people on Saturday afternoon, but most occupants remain missing, presumably stranded at sea. Authorities are still trying to determine what led to the horrifying accident. One person has died, …
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The security situation along the border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic has once again become a hot topic in the country. With multiple cases of kidnappings, hijackings, and armed robbery reported in border communities this year, authorities in the Dominican Republic are taking a strong stance against the issue, with some officials calling for …
Dengue fever cases have been rising steadily in the Dominican Republic this year. With more than 3000 cases reported so far this year, authorities are urging residents and tourists to act cautiously and to take steps to prevent infection. Fortunately, most cases of dengue fever are highly treatable. Here’s what travelers need to know before, …
The carrier American Airlines has recently removed 3 routes to the Dominican Republic that will affect travelers’ connectivity to this trendy destination. As reported by the tourism news outlet Arecoa, the decision has been made due to low demand. The routes that American Airlines is cutting from its schedules are: From Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport …
Although hurricane Fiona devastated many parts of the Dominican Republic, including Punta Cana, authorities have largely managed to restore power across the country, and 90% of all hotels are up and running. The situation is expected to improve gradually over the coming days as workers address the most pressing issues. Hurricane Fiona caused winds of …
Hurricane season in the Caribbean has been announced months ago and will continue until November. This week, evacuations started in the Dominican Republic, and Punta Cana was declared a disaster zone as hurricane Fiona passes through this top destination in the Caribbean. Local residents have been deeply affected by Hurricane Fiona, and also travelers staying …
Punta Cana and several other regions in the Dominican Republic have been declared a disaster zone as hurricane Fiona leaves behind a trail of destruction. Although the hurricane is no longer battering the country, authorities are only beginning to understand the magnitude of the damage it left behind. Several of the Dominican Republic’s most popular …
Authorities in the Dominican Republic have issued mandatory evacuations for parts of the country as tropical storm Fiona strengthens to a category one hurricane. Civil protection officials have also increased the number of provinces under red and yellow weather alerts, where severe meteorological conditions are expected. Hurricane Fiona is forecast to hit the Dominican Republic later today. …
19 provinces in the Dominican Republic have been put on high alert as tropical storm Fiona quickly moves towards the island. The storm is expected to make landfall on Monday, although severe weather is expected to affect large parts of the country on Sunday. Many of the country’s popular resort destinations – including Punta Cana …
The Dominican Republic is continuing to set new all-time records for international arrivals. Fueled by a growing travel demand for the tropical island, more than 600,000 international travelers visited the Dominican Republic in August. Airlines are also taking note of the destination’s growing popularity, and are launching new flights for the fall and winter seasons. …