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 …
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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 …
Cayo Levantado Resort, a luxurious 200-room resort in Samaná, is set to reopen in the second quarter of next year after undergoing a major renovation. The renewed hotel will offer guests more services and greater quality, as well as boost Samaná’s popularity as one of the top resort towns in the Dominican Republic. Cayo Levantado …
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 …
Punta Cana and several other regions in the Dominican Republic have been declared a disaster zone as hurricane Fiona leaves behind a trail of destruction. Although the hurricane is no longer battering the country, authorities are only beginning to understand the magnitude of the damage it left behind. Several of the Dominican Republic’s most popular …
Authorities in the Dominican Republic have issued mandatory evacuations for parts of the country as tropical storm Fiona strengthens to a category one hurricane. Civil protection officials have also increased the number of provinces under red and yellow weather alerts, where severe meteorological conditions are expected. Hurricane Fiona is forecast to hit the Dominican Republic later today. …
19 provinces in the Dominican Republic have been put on high alert as tropical storm Fiona quickly moves towards the island. The storm is expected to make landfall on Monday, although severe weather is expected to affect large parts of the country on Sunday. Many of the country’s popular resort destinations – including Punta Cana …
13 new routes to the Dominican Republic have been announced starting this fall from several North American and European destinations. The announcement comes on the heels of the launching of a new low-cost airline in the county, Arajet, which will further help boost affordable connections to the Caribbean island from Canada and Central America. Although …
The hotel company Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts announced that their famous resort in Samana, the Bahia Principe Grand Cayacoa, will reopen its door on November 22 this year. The all-inclusive hotel will offer guests 284 rooms, three pools, five restaurants, and four bars. Lluisa Salord, senior vice president of global sales, contracting & distribution, …