A holiday to the Dominican Republic is like a vacation in paradise – but even so, things can go wrong. And for many travelers, a hurricane is among the scariest scenarios to imagine, let alone to experience. Fortunately, being a forward-looking country, the Dominican Republic is uniquely positioned to deal with hurricanes, with a host …
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The Dominican Republic is home to a handful of captivating resort destinations beyond the towering mega-properties of Punta Cana. Santo Domingo, the country’s capital and largest city, is quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing hotspots for travelers. Officially the oldest city in the Americas, the metropolis of some 3.5 million people is seeing a resort …
As international travel costs surge by a significant 25% compared to 2022, travelers are bracing themselves for what could be one of the most expensive summer seasons on record. According to a recent report from travel insurance company Squaremouth, the average expenditure per trip now exceeds a staggering $7,800. With this dramatic increase in travel …
Excellence Punta Cana has just been voted one of the best affordable resorts for adults and couples in the world according to a new ranking published by the leading hotel review website hotels.com While Punta Cana is known for having some of the most lavish – and pricy – resorts in the world, the coastal destination …
New data reveals that Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic are more popular than ever with travelers as the country smashes its all-time arrivals figures, welcoming more than 750,000 travelers to the sunny island in July. Travel to the tropical nation has been on the rise since the end of the health crisis, with the …
With attention-grabbing headlines, new resort openings, and endless exciting natural wonders waiting to be discovered, Punta Cana is skyrocketing in popularity with American travelers. The resort hotspot has grown so much that it is rivaling Cancun, which has traditionally held the coveted status of America’s favorite international destination. And combined with new efforts to increase …
Several inland destinations in the Dominican Republic are exploding in popularity thanks to their diverse cultural heritage, stunning nature, and endless opportunities for exploration. While it’s resort hotspots like Punta Cana that have put the Dominican Republic on the world map, travelers are constantly discovering new exciting destinations with fewer crowds and more adventures. As …
TRS Turquesa Hotel and TRS Cap Cana Waterfront & Marina Hotel – two prestigious 5-star Punta Cana properties belonging to the Palladium Hotel Group – have just been crowned as being some of the most inclusive resorts for gay travelers in the Dominican Republic. At a time when multiple countries across the globe are suffering …
A recent study by the reputable Eurona telecommunications company, who provides WiFi in Punta Cana’s international airport, discovered that in the Dominican Republic, almost half of the destinations’ 5-star resorts rate as having bad WiFi service. In fact, out of the 5 big tourism hotspots in the Dominican Republic, which includes Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, …
Earlier this year, the U.S. State Department updated its travel advisory for the Dominican Republic to level 2, urging travelers to exercise increased caution when visiting the country. The new travel advisory came after reports of a rising crime rate, ranging from petty crimes to armed robberies. However, the Dominican Republic still remains one of …