Tourists in the Dominican Republic are increasingly opting for private short-term rentals such as those offered by Airbnb rather than resort-style hotels. While the shift started gradually during the COVID pandemic, it has become more apparent over the past few months. Some parts of the country, especially Punta Cana and the capital Santo Domingo have …
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Frontier Airlines is the latest U.S low-cost airline to announce new routes to the Dominican Republic for this summer. The airline is currently expanding to various Latin American destinations from its Tampa hub, including two in the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo and Punta Cana. It is one of several U.S-based airlines to open up new …
WestJet is offering travellers up to USD $350 off an all-inclusive five-night stay at Melia Punta Cana Beach Resort when booked before May 9th. The ‘adults-only’ resort (18+) boasts spectacular oceanfront views and several amenities, including access to the Cocotal Golf and Country Club, a spa and fitness centre and four outdoor pools. The resort …
With millions of tourists expected to visit the Dominican Republic this year, Punta Cana stands out as the island’s most popular destination. A recent study published by the international travel insurance group Allianz revealed that Punta Cana is the 5th most popular summer destination this year for U.S tourists. Countless tourists head to the sunny …
Protests have broken out this week in the Dominican city of Pedernales surrounding a new tourism development plan for the town of Cabo Rojo. The “Tourism Development Master Plan for Cabo Rojo-Pedernales” was green-lit by president Luis Abinader in December 2021, stating that the project will radically transform the lives of citizens in the Pedernales …
The Dominican Republic welcomed a record-breaking 626,000 tourists in April, the highest ever reported number for that month. While most flew by plane, over 129,000 cruise ship passengers visited the country’s ports. These figures indicate a strong recovery for Dominican Republic tourism after the COVID pandemic, which significantly affected travelers’ vacation plans. With entry restrictions …
Canadian photographer Brittney Wojcik-Harrison was detained alongside 5 other passengers and five Pivot Airlines crew members on April 5th, after $25 million worth of cocaine was found inside the aircraft. Ms Wojcik-Harrison, the flight crew and all other passengers remained in a Punta Cana jail for three weeks, even though there is little to no …
After facing complaints about delayed flights and staff shortages, JetBlue has announced that it wants to improve the quality of its services on flights to the Dominican Republic. JetBlue is one of the largest low-cost U.S airlines and operates more flights to the Caribbean island than any of its competitors. The announcement comes as JetBlue …
The international travel insurance company Allianz has revealed that Punta Cana is one of the leading international destinations for American travelers this summer. The Caribbean continues to dominate Americans’ summer vacation plans, with the Dominican Republic in 5th place, up three spots from last year. Alongside other popular Caribbean destinations like Cancún, the Dominican Republic …
As of this week, the Dominican Republic has taken a step closer to post-pandemic normality with the announcement that it would no longer test unvaccinated travelers. Until now, unvaccinated tourists were administered random breathalyzer tests upon entry. Last Monday, the Civil Aviation Board announced that the country would no longer perform random testing even for …