This week, the Dominican Ministry of Economy, Planning and Development (MEPYD) announced plans to develop the north-eastern towns of Miches and El Seibo, to further promote eco-tourism throughout the region. This new initiative is set to attract tourists to the northern part of the country and will create over 10,000 new jobs. Miches has …
In the recent 2022 edition of the Traveller’s TripAdvisor Choice Awards, the Gran Ventana Beach Resort was placed on a list of the “Top 25 best all-inclusive hotels in the Caribbean”. The hotel is part of the popular Puerto Plata chain ‘Victoria Hotels’, led by Roberto Casoni, and was placed at position 21 for the …
Eight provinces in the Dominican Republic are on alert due to stormy weather conditions in large parts of the country. As a result, rivers and streams may flood, and residents are asked to avoid flood-prone areas. The bleak weather conditions are forecast to continue over the next few days. The Center for Emergency Operations (CEO), …
Canadian airline WestJet will give customers up to $800 in resort coupons when they book a stay at select Iberostar Hotels and Resorts in the Dominican Republic. The coupons will be distributed to guests upon arrival at one of the all-inclusive properties on the sun-soaked island. The low-cost carrier is running this offer for Canadian …
Air Transat has announced that it will be flying to the Dominican Republic from eight Canadian cities for the 2022-2023 winter season. The airline is rapidly expanding its network across several Caribbean destinations. The new flights are in addition to the ones announced earlier this year for the upcoming summer season, meaning passengers on Air …
There are plenty of reasons to spend your vacation in an all-inclusive resort. The Dominican Republic is not the exception, and you can do it without breaking the bank. From the best dining options to endless activities, you can be sure there are many advantages to booking an all-inclusive one. Here’s a list of the …
The ocean-facing town of Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic is now the most sought-after destination for luxury hotels in the region, after huge investments from American companies. This comes after the recent addition of the Sanctuary Hotel’s Luxury Collection Cap Cana by the Marriot Group, as recently announced by their partner, Playa Hotels & …
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts in Punta Cana has launched a series of new discounts on bookings for the upcoming summer season as part of its Summer of SpongeBob thematic experience. The resort offers a range of entertainment options for the whole family, including a water park, live shows, and interactive experiences with famous SpongeBob characters. …
The Dominican Republic is experiencing a heatwave this week as dust from the Sahara desert reaches the island causing drier and warmer weather. According to a notice by the national meteorological service (Onamet) issued on Friday, the amount of sand will intensify over the next 48 hours. With temperatures of up to 95 degrees Fahrenheit, …
The Dominican Republic has broken a number of tourism-related records in the past few months. Its airports are also seeing a record-breaking number of international passenger traffic as tourists return to the sunny island. Authorities from the national aviation board say that the country is focusing on an open skies policy which aims to increase …