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 …

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 …