Several resorts in Punta Cana have announced updated reopening dates after they were partially damaged during Hurricane Fiona last month. The historic hurricane was the first to touch down in the Dominican Republic in over 18 years, and the destructive category 4 storm left over $375 million in damage, according to Dominican president Luis Abinader. …
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The Dominican Republic Institute of Traffic and Terrestrial Transport (known as Intrant) has announced new safety measures in the wake of a tourist bus crash in Bávaro, near Punta Cana, on October 6th. The fatal accident left three tourists dead – Karla Rodriguez Dionisio, a 33-year-old Peruvian, and two Argentinians, Valeria Paola Medina, 44 years …
The Dominican Republic set a new all-time record for tourist arrivals in September this year, as more than 430,000 visitors flocked to the Caribbean island. The figure is all the more impressive considering that hurricane Fiona caused widespread damage earlier this month, canceling flights and shutting down several top resorts. Meanwhile, new flights set to …
Authorities in the Dominican Republic have decided to militarize a popular tourist beach, Sosua Beach, located in the north of the country, in the town of Sosua. A local conflict has made the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur by its Spanish acronym) take action and guard the area. The beautiful beach is only 15 miles (25Km) …
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 …
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 Monday, The Ministry of Public Health in the Dominican Republic reported 107 new cases of Covid-19, with one death, in the last 24 hours. There are currently 536 active cases in the country. According to the National Epidemiology Directorate, the total number of deaths in the region to date totals 4,377. The majority of …
With millions of tourists expected to visit the Dominican Republic this year, Punta Cana stands out as the island’s most popular destination. A recent study published by the international travel insurance group Allianz revealed that Punta Cana is the 5th most popular summer destination this year for U.S tourists. Countless tourists head to the sunny …
The Dominican Republic welcomed a record-breaking 626,000 tourists in April, the highest ever reported number for that month. While most flew by plane, over 129,000 cruise ship passengers visited the country’s ports. These figures indicate a strong recovery for Dominican Republic tourism after the COVID pandemic, which significantly affected travelers’ vacation plans. With entry restrictions …
With the tourist season in full swing, the travel industry is gearing up for a busy year in international travel. The country saw a whopping 1,71 million non-resident tourists in the first trimester of the year, the highest recorded number of international travelers since the pandemic started. With these numbers in mind, the Dominican Republic …