The National Meteorological Office has placed 17 provinces in the Dominican Republic on high alert as tropical storm Earl approaches the island. Overall, more than half of the country is feeling the effects of the storm as it makes its way north. The storm narrowly avoided making landfall in the Dominican Republic on Sunday night, …

The Dominican Republic is home to a surprising number of tropical islands. Although on the surface they may seem similar, each one is unique: While some are known for their pristine national parks and untouched beaches, others are home to quaint towns and reef diving sites. Here are some of the top islands to include …

The vacation rental service provided through the American company Airbnb is a great success in the Dominican Republic at the moment. Even though this country is a historical tourist destination with a wide variety of hotels and resorts, according to recent data, 44% of tourists rely on this platform.  The real-estate expert, Gisselle Ventura, has …

The Dominican Republic is building a massive new cruise ship port in Pedernales called Port Cabo Rojo. Once complete in late 2023, the new port will become a leading destination for cruise ships in the Caribbean region. Although still in the making, authorities are slowly publishing details about the new port, which will also house …

The Dominican Republic is a classic when it comes to Caribbean destinations. A survey published early this year by the international travel insurance firm Allianz revealed Punta Cana to be one of the top international destinations for U.S travelers this year. Known for its diversity, travelers can find everything from beachside resort towns to lush …

Travelers visiting Punta Cana, the most popular destination in the Dominican Republic, will soon have a new and faster experience at Punta Cana’s International Airport. The General Directorate of Customs and the International Airport has presented last Friday with a new X-Ray scanner for less intrusive and more accurate baggage screening.  According to the information …

The Mexican hotel giant Original Group is opening two new resorts in Miches set for opening this October. Adding 496 new rooms to the country’s eastern region, the luxurious resorts have attracted a great deal of interest, and are already 70% booked a month before opening. Temptation Miches Resort and Temptation Grand Miches Resort are …

The renowned American hospitality firm AMR is launching a new luxury resort near Punta Cana this November. The 520-suite Dreams Flora & Spa is the company’s latest addition to its catalog of premium resorts in the Caribbean country. Offering a range of luxurious services and tropical hospitality, the resort is ideal for families as well …

The President of the Dominican Civil Aviation Board (JAC for its Spanish Acronym), José Marte Piantini, has proudly informed that during the last two years the Dominican Republic has established 62 international routes, more than pre-pandemic times. As reported by the Dominican news outlet El Día, from January 2021 until today, 452 airlines have operated …

Tourists traveling abroad this summer have had to confront chaotic scenes at airports, with long delays and flight cancellations reported across the U.S. Visitors in the Dominican Republic have also gotten their fair share of travel mayhem as over half of flights to the country’s capital were delayed in July. On Tuesday, a JetBlue flight …