Travelers to the Dominican Republic will no doubt have noticed sargassum becoming a huge talking point, and not just here, but in all the destinations in this beautiful corner of the world. Unfortunately, for many, it has been more than just a talking point; the smelly algae has been washing up on the beautiful white …
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The U.S.-based low-cost carrier JetBlue has come under fire in the Dominican Republic after leaving passengers stranded for up to several days amid ongoing delays and flight cancellations. Although the situation was only expected to last several weeks owing to bad weather and staffing shortages, delays have continued to pile up, prompting officials to launch …
Several airlines have announced a flurry of new flights to popular resort destinations in the Dominican Republic for the winter 2023/2024 season. With a record number of Canadians set to visit the sun-soaked tropical country in 2023, airlines are ramping up the availability of flight seats as demand continues to soar. Here’s the latest on …
Competition for the tourism crown of the Caribbean has always been a closely fought battle. From Tulum to Jamaica, there is no shortage of great destinations for travelers to get their vacation fix. But recently, most notably since the pandemic, the Dominican Republic has emerged as a true powerhouse in the Caribbean vacation space. The …
Puerto Plata’s iconic cable car has reopened after being temporarily closed due to security concerns last week. The famous attraction was shut down on June 30 after officials uncovered issues with the cable car’s mechanical systems. After conducting vigorous safety checks, travelers and locals are once again able to hop on board one of the …
The Dominican Republic is an exciting family-friendly destination with an abundance of fun and memorable excursions. And this year, one of the country’s most iconic tours secured a spot on Tripadvisor’s list of the ‘Top Overall Experiences’ in the Caribbean. The attraction in question is none other than Monkeyland, a remote yet accessible nature reserve known for its …
American Airlines is the latest U.S.-based carrier to ramp up flights to Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic. With soaring travel numbers and skyrocketing popularity that is only expected to grow, several major North American airlines have announced new routes to the sun-soaked destination in order to meet demand. American Airlines will operate a total …
As evidenced by new record-shattering travel statistics, Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic are some of the hottest Caribbean destinations for North Americans this year. Despite being a historically slower period for tourism, a whopping 621,000 travelers flocked to the Dominican Republic in May, a new all-time record for that month. With its winning combination …
The Dominican Republic is fast earning one of the greatest reputations in world tourism among beach destinations. Turquoise-blue water and soft white sand are standard across the country, and while the beautiful beaches of this Caribbean nation are still in the early stages of becoming world known, a staggering number of them are already certified …
Travelers dreaming of a luxury retreat to the Dominican Republic have more options than ever before with the addition of Hotel Casa Marina Beach in Puerto Plata. The luxury property is one of many resorts in the Dominican Republic that have received major upgrades ahead of the busy summer season. Here’s the latest on one of the most exciting …