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 …

The Dominican Republic’s stunning tropical beaches attract millions of tourists to the island each year. Warm tropical waters, soft white sand, and colorful coral reefs are just a few of the qualities that guests can enjoy while visiting the island’s beaches. With hundreds of locations to choose from, we’ve picked the top spots around the …

The Dominican government has announced that it has no plans to re-introduce any COVID restrictions despite the recent rise in cases reported in the country. The Dominican Republic removed all COVID-related measures in late April, including mask-wearing and social distancing. However, some officials from the country’s hospitals are worried about the rising numbers of COVID …

As of May 19th, Uber Select is now available to use on the Uber app in the Punta Cana area. This option offers travellers a premium ride in ‘high-end’ cars for up to 4 people at affordable prices. This came into action after an agreement was signed on April 8th between Uber, the Dominican Confederation …

This week in Punta Cana, the CEO of Lopesan Hotel Group, Francisco Lopez, met with President Luis Abinader and Minister David Collado to discuss the development of the ‘La Ceiba’ hotel. The Lopesan Group plans to invest 233.5 million dollars in the hotel, set to have 1,204 rooms for a maximum of 2,246 guests between …

Widespread blackouts that began in the Dominican Republic last week have persisted over the past few days in parts of the country. As a result, people have taken to the streets to express their anger over the issue, including in Santiago, the country’s second-largest city. According to the area’s power company Edenorte, maintenance work is …

Yesterday evening, two people were injured in Santiago, Dominican Republic, after two separate incidents of gun violence. 19-year-old Jonathan Cabrera was shot in the abdomen at the Lovera Bar discotheque and 31-year-old Federico Lara Tapia was shot in the foot at Lovera Bar 2. At this time, the motivation behind the shootings is not known. …

Visitors flying to Punta Cana this year can look forward to visiting Katmandu Park, the first major theme park in the Caribbean. Located close to the airport and major resorts, the theme park offers world-class rides and entertainment for guests. Set to open later this year, the theme park will significantly help strengthen Punta Cana’s …