The Dominican Republic is one of American and Canadian’s favorite destinations and has been recently proven with updated data. The cold season approaches the north, and it all indicates that travelers want to spend holidays in warmer places with spectacular beaches. According to the information reported by the news website Online Plus, the American online …
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The Dominican Republic set a new all-time record for tourist arrivals in September this year, as more than 430,000 visitors flocked to the Caribbean island. The figure is all the more impressive considering that hurricane Fiona caused widespread damage earlier this month, canceling flights and shutting down several top resorts. Meanwhile, new flights set to …
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, …
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. …