The international hotel chain Meliá is currently renovating its flagship resorts in the Dominican Republic. The renovation is part of its wider investment package in Punta Cana, which includes the building of the Caribbean’s first major theme park Katmandu set to open later this year. Scheduled for completion at the end of 2023, the hotel …

This week, trusted travel site The Lonely Planet stated that Encuentro Beach was the best place for travellers to surf in the Dominican Republic. With varying wave heights and both shallow and deep pools, a visit to Encuentro is set to provide an unforgettable experience that both novice and expert surfers alike can enjoy. Set …

The Dominican Republic is seeing a concerning rise in the number of dengue cases reported in the Caribbean island. The country’s public health ministry notified 436 new cases of dengue in the past four weeks, and 8 people are suspected to have died due to the disease this year. Public health authorities are asking residents …

Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, international travel has been up in the air. Many tourists are worried about catching the virus whilst flying to new destinations, or getting stuck in a different location due to a national lockdown. 2022 presents a different story: with more people vaccinated against the virus than …

This week, the Dominican Ministry of Economy, Planning and Development (MEPYD) announced plans to develop the north-eastern towns of Miches and El Seibo, to further promote eco-tourism throughout the region. This new initiative is set to attract tourists to the northern part of the country and will create over 10,000 new jobs.   Miches has …

In the recent 2022 edition of the Traveller’s TripAdvisor Choice Awards, the Gran Ventana Beach Resort was placed on a list of the “Top 25 best all-inclusive hotels in the Caribbean”. The hotel is part of the popular Puerto Plata chain ‘Victoria Hotels’, led by Roberto Casoni, and was placed at position 21 for the …

Eight provinces in the Dominican Republic are on alert due to stormy weather conditions in large parts of the country. As a result, rivers and streams may flood, and residents are asked to avoid flood-prone areas. The bleak weather conditions are forecast to continue over the next few days. The Center for Emergency Operations (CEO), …

Canadian airline WestJet will give customers up to $800 in resort coupons when they book a stay at select Iberostar Hotels and Resorts in the Dominican Republic. The coupons will be distributed to guests upon arrival at one of the all-inclusive properties on the sun-soaked island. The low-cost carrier is running this offer for Canadian …

Air Transat has announced that it will be flying to the Dominican Republic from eight Canadian cities for the 2022-2023 winter season. The airline is rapidly expanding its network across several Caribbean destinations. The new flights are in addition to the ones announced earlier this year for the upcoming summer season, meaning passengers on Air …

There are plenty of reasons to spend your vacation in an all-inclusive resort. The Dominican Republic is not the exception, and you can do it without breaking the bank. From the best dining options to endless activities, you can be sure there are many advantages to booking an all-inclusive one. Here’s a list of the …