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 …
Dominican Republic
While the Dominican Republic is mostly known as a beach and all-inclusive resort destination, its cities are renowned for their centuries-old history and rich culture. One of the latest destinations making it on travelers’ radar is Santiago de Los Caballeros, the Dominican Republic’s second-largest city situated in the northeastern part of the island. The city, …
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 Dominican Republic has big plans when it comes to the cruise ship industry. The country, which is currently building a massive cruise ship terminal in Pedernales, wants to become a ‘home port’ for Caribbean cruises. With Cabo Port Rojo set to open in late 2023, the government has announced several important investments that will …
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 …
There appears to be no end in sight to the record-breaking numbers of foreign tourists heading to the Dominican Republic. The country, which broke its record for the highest number of international travelers in April, once again reached a new milestone in May, when 561,323 tourists crossed the border to the Dominican Republic. The sunny …
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 …
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana has undergone an extensive renovation thanks to the pandemic-related break in international travel. Several improvements have been made to the world-class resort including an upgrade to all of its hotel’s rooms, as well as the addition of a new restaurant and waterpark. As a result, the …
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 …
Punta Cana is by far the most popular place to visit in the Dominican Republic. Its palm-tree-lined beaches, warm tropical waters, and world-class resorts make it a great choice for travelers. Visitors in the area can enjoy several outdoor activities that are best enjoyed by doing tours. They can be conveniently booked at most resorts, …