The Dominican Republic Institute of Traffic and Terrestrial Transport (known as Intrant) has announced new safety measures in the wake of a tourist bus crash in Bávaro, near Punta Cana, on October 6th. The fatal accident left three tourists dead – Karla Rodriguez Dionisio, a 33-year-old Peruvian, and two Argentinians, Valeria Paola Medina, 44 years …
Punta Cana
Punta Cana is home to most of the top resorts in the Dominican Republic. The tropical tourist hotspot is quickly earning a reputation as one of the preferred destinations for Americans and Canadians as more airlines launch new flights there over the following months. We’ve rounded up five of the highest-rated resorts in Punta Cana …
The famed international hospitality firm Marriott has signed an agreement to build the first W Resort in the Dominican Republic in Punta Cana. Set for opening in 2024, the new luxury resort is a major milestone in Marriot’s W brand and will be one of the first all-inclusive resorts to feature on the list of …
American low cost carrier JetBlue has announced new deals on flights to Santo Domingo and Punta Cana this fall from several U.S cities. JetBlue is one of the largest low-cost airlines in North America, and the carrier is hoping to encourage even more travelers to fly to the Dominican Republic, one of its most important …
Three tourists have died, and over 40 are injured after a tourist bus carrying 50 passengers crashed on Thursday morning in Bávaro, near Punta Cana. The accident has prompted authorities to tackle road safety in the popular resort town, where tourist busses transport people from hotels to famous seaside attractions. Three tourists died on the …
The Canadian low-cost airline Sunwing Airline has revealed its new international routes for the winter 2022-2023 season. The carrier is betting big on Caribbean destinations this year, including the Dominican Republic, and will be flying to several airports in the country from Canada. Sunwing will have non-stop departures from four major Canadian cities: Toronto, Montreal, …
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 …
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 …
The Dominican Republic enjoys year-round warm tropical weather. However, it does rain now and then, but that shouldn’t stop visitors from making the most of their Caribbean vacation. Punta Cana can be a surprisingly versatile destination, where aside from stunning tropical beaches and pompous all-inclusive resorts, travelers can enjoy culture, history, and rich nature. We’ve …
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 …