Casa de Campo Resorts & Villas in La Romana, a popular resort town in southeastern Dominican Republic, is undergoing a massive expansion and renovation of its highly successful resort. At a cost of more than $90 million, the overhaul is set to add 64 new luxurious suites to the property, as well as an expansive …
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Hilton Garden Inn La Romana will open its doors in January 2023 in La Romana, a popular resort destination in the southeastern Dominican Republic. The hotel is Hilton’s newest property in the tropical country, which has seen a flurry of new openings in recent months as more and more travelers chose to vacation there. The …
Several major resorts in Punta Cana have delayed their reopening after hurricane Fiona caused significant damage to properties in the region. Although initially scheduled for reopening in early October, a few of Punta Cana’s top-rated resorts have now decided to postpone opening their doors until November and December while repairs are being carried out. The …
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. …
13 new routes to the Dominican Republic have been announced starting this fall from several North American and European destinations. The announcement comes on the heels of the launching of a new low-cost airline in the county, Arajet, which will further help boost affordable connections to the Caribbean island from Canada and Central America. Although …
The Dominican Republic is seeing a concerning rise in the number of dengue cases reported in the Caribbean island. The country’s public health ministry notified 436 new cases of dengue in the past four weeks, and 8 people are suspected to have died due to the disease this year. Public health authorities are asking residents …
Air Transat has announced that it will be flying to the Dominican Republic from eight Canadian cities for the 2022-2023 winter season. The airline is rapidly expanding its network across several Caribbean destinations. The new flights are in addition to the ones announced earlier this year for the upcoming summer season, meaning passengers on Air …
The Dominican Republic’s stunning tropical beaches attract millions of tourists to the island each year. Warm tropical waters, soft white sand, and colorful coral reefs are just a few of the qualities that guests can enjoy while visiting the island’s beaches. With hundreds of locations to choose from, we’ve picked the top spots around the …
Yesterday evening, two people were injured in Santiago, Dominican Republic, after two separate incidents of gun violence. 19-year-old Jonathan Cabrera was shot in the abdomen at the Lovera Bar discotheque and 31-year-old Federico Lara Tapia was shot in the foot at Lovera Bar 2. At this time, the motivation behind the shootings is not known. …
As of this month, the Dominican Republic has been declared the best-connected location in the Caribbean for domestic and international flights. This comes after the Director of the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC), Hector Porcella, stated that the Dominican government had invested thousands of U.S Dollars to boost the domestic flight market, making affordable …