Hurricane season in the Caribbean has been announced months ago and will continue until November. This week, evacuations started in the Dominican Republic, and Punta Cana was declared a disaster zone as hurricane Fiona passes through this top destination in the Caribbean.  Local residents have been deeply affected by Hurricane Fiona, and also travelers staying …

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. …

Authorities in the Dominican Republic have decided to militarize a popular tourist beach, Sosua Beach, located in the north of the country, in the town of Sosua. A local conflict has made the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur by its Spanish acronym) take action and guard the area.  The beautiful beach is only 15 miles (25Km) …

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 …

Punta Cana International Airport was named the best medium-sized airport in Latin America and the Caribbean by the ACI Airport Awards. The impressive achievement is a testament to the hard work carried out by Dominican authorities in improving the passenger experience at the airport, which is currently undergoing a massive renovation. This is the sixth …

Many who travel to Punta Cana choose the resort destination for its stunning beaches, award-winning all-inclusive resorts, and Caribbean charm. But visitors shouldn’t overlook the area’s rich array of natural attractions, which include everything from rainforest treks to waterfalls and island day trips. We’ve rounded up must-see nature attractions for your next Punta Cana trip. …

The Dominican Republic is continuing to set new all-time records for international arrivals. Fueled by a growing travel demand for the tropical island, more than 600,000 international travelers visited the Dominican Republic in August. Airlines are also taking note of the destination’s growing popularity, and are launching new flights for the fall and winter seasons. …

Airport officials in Punta Cana International Airport detained two Dominican citizens who were found carrying over 50 kilograms of presumed drugs en route to Europe. The massive find is a result of enhanced anti-drug efforts in Dominican airports, involving various law enforcement agencies.  Anti-drug officers and personnel from the Dominican Republic intelligence agency were carrying …

One of the Dominican Republic’s top-rated luxury resorts, Sanctuary Cap Cana, is debuting in Marriott’s The Luxury Collection brand. The globally-recognized status means that the resort will join several other exclusive properties around the world that are known to provide some of the highest levels of luxury. The all-inclusive 5-star resort, which has undergone extensive …