The Dominican Republic has big plans when it comes to the cruise ship industry. The country, which is currently building a massive cruise ship terminal in Pedernales, wants to become a ‘home port’ for Caribbean cruises. With Cabo Port Rojo set to open in late 2023, the government has announced several important investments that will …

The Spanish hotel chain Best Hotels has recently announced the construction of a new all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, set to open at the end of the year. The new resort, Serenade All Suites, will be a 300-room suite-type resort, in close proximity to the Serenade Punta Cana Beach and Spa Resort. Construction of the …

There appears to be no end in sight to the record-breaking numbers of foreign tourists heading to the Dominican Republic. The country, which broke its record for the highest number of international travelers in April, once again reached a new milestone in May, when 561,323 tourists crossed the border to the Dominican Republic. The sunny …

This morning, the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, announced a joint operation between the National Police and Armed Forces to prevent further robberies and violent crime from happening across the country. This initiative will place Dominican troops from the Ministry of Defence in different municipalities in the country, to deter violent crime and …

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana has undergone an extensive renovation thanks to the pandemic-related break in international travel. Several improvements have been made to the world-class resort including an upgrade to all of its hotel’s rooms, as well as the addition of a new restaurant and waterpark. As a result, the …

This week, famed aerospace company Boeing came under fire for a lack of safety measures around its 737-800 aircraft in Latin America – including those on routes to and from the Dominican Republic. Boeing’s Latin American Vice President, Landon Loomis, stated that ‘security is essential to the company, and that actions must be taken quickly …

Punta Cana is by far the most popular place to visit in the Dominican Republic. Its palm-tree-lined beaches, warm tropical waters, and world-class resorts make it a great choice for travelers. Visitors in the area can enjoy several outdoor activities that are best enjoyed by doing tours. They can be conveniently booked at most resorts, …

This week, American air carrier Delta announced it would drastically reduce the number of flights in the United States and Latin America, including the Dominican Republic,  from July 1st to August 1st this summer. This comes after hundreds of flights were cancelled from the major airline this past holiday weekend, due to bad weather and …

The hurricane season is set to officially begin on Wednesday and is predicted to be unusually strong this year. The country’s weather agency Onamet is urging the population to be prepared for potentially catastrophic hurricanes over the summer season. With forecasts indicating a highly active hurricane season this summer, the Dominican Republic is being told …

The Dominican Republic has begun building Port Cabo Rojo, a new massive cruise ship port in the Pedernales region. With construction set to last around 18 months, the project aims to create one of the leading cruise ship ports in the Caribbean. In addition to the new terminal, several new hotels will also be built.  …