A holiday to the Dominican Republic is like a vacation in paradise – but even so, things can go wrong. And for many travelers, a hurricane is among the scariest scenarios to imagine, let alone to experience. Fortunately, being a forward-looking country, the Dominican Republic is uniquely positioned to deal with hurricanes, with a host …
The Dominican Republic is home to a handful of captivating resort destinations beyond the towering mega-properties of Punta Cana. Santo Domingo, the country’s capital and largest city, is quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing hotspots for travelers. Officially the oldest city in the Americas, the metropolis of some 3.5 million people is seeing a resort …
Hilton is one of the world’s most popular hospitality firms with the high-end chain managing some 584 properties around the globe. Hilton also operates a handful of exclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic, several of which have just been ranked as some of the best in the world by Travel + Leisure. The popular travel …
As international travel costs surge by a significant 25% compared to 2022, travelers are bracing themselves for what could be one of the most expensive summer seasons on record. According to a recent report from travel insurance company Squaremouth, the average expenditure per trip now exceeds a staggering $7,800. With this dramatic increase in travel …
Excellence Punta Cana has just been voted one of the best affordable resorts for adults and couples in the world according to a new ranking published by the leading hotel review website hotels.com While Punta Cana is known for having some of the most lavish – and pricy – resorts in the world, the coastal destination …
The Caribbean has no shortage of fantastic resorts, and the competition gets stronger each year with new resorts, extensive renovations, and amenity upgrades almost constantly taking place across the whole region. With that being said, the past few years have seen Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic blow the competition out of the water, and …
If you’ve been keeping up with the news about the Dominican Republic, you’re likely well aware of this Caribbean paradise’s remarkable tourism boom. With 792,981 visitors arriving in July alone, the country has shattered all past records, highlighting its reputation as the ultimate Caribbean getaway. A recent report estimated the country’s overall hotel occupancy at …
Uber has become extremely widespread in Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic, even outperforming taxis in strategic high-density routes around airports and resort areas. The ride-sharing platform’s soaring popularity is fueling tensions between taxi drivers and Uber operators, prompting officials to call for restraint on both sides. With rising tensions being felt across the country, …
The Dominican Republic is seeing a resort construction boom as a handful of major hospitality firms reveal plans to expand operations to the tropical nation. Wyndham is one of the most ambitious companies to announce new plans for the island destination. This year, the hospitality giant is launching a brand-new resort in Samaná, one of the …
Miches has been described by many as the Dominican Republic’s newest resort hub. The pristine coastal destination is seeing a construction boom, with three luxurious all-inclusives slated for opening in the remote region in the near future. Home to untouched white-sand beaches and lush jungles, Miches is a breath of fresh air for travelers looking …