The Dominican Republic is one of the safest Caribbean destinations for travel, and several of its largest airports have just been certified by the TSA after meeting strict safety requirements. The United States Transportation Security Administration regularly inspects airports in a range of countries that Americans love to frequent, including the Dominican Republic. Here’s what …
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In a shocking development, 244 beaches in the Dominican Republic have been closed to the public, with some of the most popular tourist beaches being included in the short-term closures. The closures are done on a case-by-case basis, with many remaining open, such as Bavaro Beach in Punta Cana. Although this is subject to change …
The Dominican Republic has always been popular with nature enthusiasts. With one of the longest coastlines in the Caribbean, the sun-soaked island is full of remote palm-tree-lined beaches and stunningly blue waters that create the perfect setting for a getaway. The country’s picturesque tropical islands are one of the best places to explore plentiful …
Wyndham is launching the Dominican Republic’s first-ever Alltra property in the seaside resort town of Samaná. Situated in the northeastern part of the country, the small coastal town has emerged as one of the most popular locations for new resorts. Alltra is a relatively new brand of all-inclusive resorts owned by Playa Hotels & Resorts. …
The Dominican Republic’s popularity as a cruise ship destination has skyrocketed over the past several months, and the country is reporting new monthly arrival records. The optimistic trend is set to grow even more when the country finishes building two new massive cruise ship ports this year. With cruise ship popularity on the rise, the …
This week, Hodelpa announced it plans to build two new huge resorts in Punta Cana and Samaná, offering visitors even greater choice when it comes to luxurious accommodation. The Dominican Republic is home to several popular resort destinations, including Punta Cana and Puerto Plata. While there is no shortage of beautiful seaside destinations to choose …
The Dominican Republic has skyrocketed in popularity recently, and the purpose-built resort destination of Punta Cana, with its world-class beaches, has been consistently the main draw, especially for Americans and Canadians. But this popularity can come at a price for those planning a vacation in the Dominican Republic. Many of the most popular resorts in …
Unfortunately, sargassum can be an issue for many beaches in the Dominican Republic, especially the hugely popular destination of Punta Cana. In 2022 record levels of sargassum washed up in the Dominican Republic, an issue that has been getting steadily worse since 2015. Furthermore, current estimates are that 2023 will bring as much sargassum as …
The Dominican Republic is a hugely popular destination for humpback whale watching, these magnificent creatures are seen off the coast of the Dominican Republic from January 20th to March 20th each year. They migrate from the cold north Atlantic Ocean back to the Dominican Republic every year to mate and give birth. How To See …
Hurricane Fiona devastated the Caribbean when it made landfall in September of 2022. The category 4 storm wreaked havoc, causing millions of dollars in damage and displacing thousands of people from their homes. One of the hardest hit by the hurricane was the Dominican Republic, as it made landfall and ravaged the eastern part of …