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 …

There are big plans in store for Larimar City, Punta Cana’s newest cutting-edge resort and residential district. Just a stone’s throw away from downtown Punta Cana, guests will find everything from a 5-star resort to shopping and entertainment venues at the new complex. Larimar City combines comfortable living with high-tech solutions and modern amenities to …

There is a new zone in the Dominican Republic that is gaining popularity among hotels and resorts and competing against Punta Cana: the Miches Municipality. This tourist spot in the Seibo province is getting great investments and large projects that will develop new infrastructure for visitors and better attractions for visitors. The development of Miches …

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 …