One of the most common debates in every Punta Cana travel forum usually starts with a simple question: “It’s all-inclusive, so do I have to tip?” Technically? No. You can go your entire week without handing out a single dollar, and you will still get fed and served. But if you want your drinks stronger, …
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If you have been waiting for the next big thing in Punta Cana luxury, the wait is officially over. After a massive $61.5 million dollar investment, Grand Palladium has completed one of the most significant renovations on the Bávaro coast. The result? The official launch of Grand Palladium Select Bávaro, a completely reimagined resort experience …
It’s official: 2025 is the biggest year in the history of Dominican tourism, and Punta Cana is the engine driving the machine. If you thought the airports felt busier this year, the data proves you were right. According to the latest figures released by the Ministry of Tourism, the Dominican Republic has already shattered its …
It’s the question every traveler asks before booking a flight to the Dominican Republic: “Is it actually safe?” If you only look at the headlines or the broad warnings from government agencies, the picture can look a bit scary. The U.S. State Department currently lists the Dominican Republic as a Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. …
For the last decade, Cancun has been the undisputed heavyweight champion of Caribbean travel. It was the easy, default choice for millions of Americans needing a winter escape. But if you look at the numbers this year, the crown is slipping. While tourism growth in the Mexican Caribbean has flattened out, the Dominican Republic is …
It is official: If you are heading to Punta Cana this winter, you are part of a massive movement. According to the latest holiday travel report from AAA, Punta Cana has secured its spot as the #2 international destination for American travelers for the 2025-2026 winter season. The only destination beating it? The juggernaut that …
For travelers in the Midwest and the Research Triangle, the Dominican Republic just got a whole lot closer. American Airlines has officially launched four new non-stop routes to Punta Cana Airport, giving thousands of vacationers a direct path to the tropics. Here at Dominican Republic Sun, we love seeing new routes because it means one …
Travelers are receiving the good news that the budget-friendly airline JetBlue is adding even more flights from the U.S. to the Dominican Republic. This couldn’t come at a better time, with recent media coverage highlighting the high cost of flights for American travelers heading to the Dominican Republic for a vacation, the need for a …
Despite the quieter low season, Punta Cana and countless other resort hotspots in the Dominican Republic have proven extremely popular with travelers this year, with many hotels reporting occupancy rates of well over 70%. With so many travelers flocking to explore the Dominican Republic this year, many visitors are choosing to venture outside their all-inclusive …
As Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic continue to grow wildly in popularity with American travelers, one U.S.-based carrier has responded to skyrocketing demand by offering a record number of flights to destinations in the tropical country. The airline in question is no other than American Airlines, the most significant U.S. carrier when measured by the …