Punta Cana has set a new record for the number of flights it has received in a single year. In 2022, the Punta Cana International Airport welcomed over 23,000 flights, beating pre-COVID numbers recorded in 2019. So far, the Dominican Republic has welcomed over 54,000 flights, making Punta Cana the most popular arrival port in …
It’s no secret that the Dominican Republic is the ultimate summer destination: With white-sand beaches and turquoise waters bordering lush rainforest and stunning architecture, there is truly something for everyone in this tropical paradise. One of the most beautiful cities in the country is Punta Cana – a coastal haven that is perfect for relaxing …
As of this week, Spanish hospitality brand Melia Hotels International are set to offer travellers fantastic discounts on more than 250 hotels worldwide – including their resorts in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. This offer comes as part of Melia’s Wonder Week: until June 13th, the hotel chain will give travellers up to 40% off international …
This week, high levels of sargassum have been found on tourist-frequented beaches in Punta Cana. The foul-smelling brown microalgae (or seaweed) has been photographed at multiple points on Bavaro Beach by the official source for news and maps of sargassum – Sargussm Monitoring. On Twitter, the page stated it has found a large concentration of …
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 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 …
This week in Punta Cana, the CEO of Lopesan Hotel Group, Francisco Lopez, met with President Luis Abinader and Minister David Collado to discuss the development of the ‘La Ceiba’ hotel. The Lopesan Group plans to invest 233.5 million dollars in the hotel, set to have 1,204 rooms for a maximum of 2,246 guests between …
As of this month, the Dominican Republic has been declared the best-connected location in the Caribbean for domestic and international flights. This comes after the Director of the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC), Hector Porcella, stated that the Dominican government had invested thousands of U.S Dollars to boost the domestic flight market, making affordable …
WestJet is offering travellers up to USD $350 off an all-inclusive five-night stay at Melia Punta Cana Beach Resort when booked before May 9th. The ‘adults-only’ resort (18+) boasts spectacular oceanfront views and several amenities, including access to the Cocotal Golf and Country Club, a spa and fitness centre and four outdoor pools. The resort …
Canadian photographer Brittney Wojcik-Harrison was detained alongside 5 other passengers and five Pivot Airlines crew members on April 5th, after $25 million worth of cocaine was found inside the aircraft. Ms Wojcik-Harrison, the flight crew and all other passengers remained in a Punta Cana jail for three weeks, even though there is little to no …