Travel numbers in Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic are surging as visitors flock to enjoy the year-round warmth of the sun-soaked island. The country’s remarkable stability and safety are some of the main factors behind the Dominican Republic’s soaring popularity, with more travelers choosing the Caribbean national over other competitors. With hundreds of tourism …
Safety
The Dominican Republic has moved to assure travelers that the destination remains safe to visit despite a continually deteriorating situation in neighboring Haiti. Travelers would be forgiven for being nervous when seeing the issues at the border; the idea of negative actors coming over a border area and causing issues is a common political pain …
The Dominican Republic is home to a handful of popular coastal resort destinations, including Punta Cana and Puerto Plata. But as the country’s arrival number soar to new highs, tourists are demanding new exciting locations to explore. With that backdrop in mind, work on the country’s newest resort destination, Pedernales, is well underway. Situated in the …
Recently, government officials from the U.S. visited the Dominican Republic, meeting with the Minister of the Interior & Police to discuss the current state of security and to explore ways the two nations can co-operate further on tourism. For the most part, the discussions weren’t anything interesting for current and future travelers, but one huge …
Extreme weather has become a huge talking point in both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, with this hurricane season shaping up to be just as eventful in the Caribbean Sea, where Punta Cana is located. The National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, a highly trusted weather forecaster for North America, has warned that as many as …
On June 6th, 2023, the US Department of State updated its travel advisory for the Dominican Republic, advising travelers to ‘exercise increased caution’ when visiting the country. The advisory was prompted by concerns over the country’s political instability and a perceived rise in crimes such as armed robbery, homicide, and sexual assault. However, the travel …
Despite recent travel warnings issued by the U.S. and Canada, Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic are generally among the safer destinations in the Caribbean. This is due, in part, to the country’s tourism police – the Politur – which employs over a thousand officers to ensure a safe vacation for millions of travelers. In …
When Americans are choosing an out-of-country vacation, safety and security are often at the top of the list. The Caribbean isn’t short on beautiful destinations, but from Cancun to Jamaica, some travelers can feel a bit uneasy due to the insecure situation in and around tourist hotspots. And while the Dominican Republic as a country …
Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic welcome millions of travelers each year to enjoy the tropical island’s spectacular beaches, warm culture, and laid-back atmosphere. The Caribbean island has earned a reputation as a safe, reliable, and welcoming destination thanks to a highly professional tourism police body, as well as an abundance of all-inclusive resorts that …
The U.S. Department of State has issued an update concerning its travel advisory for the Dominican Republic, urging travelers to exercise a higher degree of caution amid rising rates of violent crime. While generally one of the safest countries in the Caribbean for travel, several shocking incidents involving tourists have prompted both the U.S. and …