2003 – Page 15

The tourism ministers of the Dominican Republic and Belize have signed an agreement to exchange experiences in tourism, strengthen bilateral agreements, technical and economic cooperation, joint implementation of eco-touristic projects and sustainable tourism. The agreement was signed by Tourism Minister Francisco Javier Garcia Fernandez for the Dominican Republic and Tourism, Aviation and Culture Minister Lindsay …

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The new EcoWellness Program at Viva Wyndham Dominicus in La Romana is getting good reviews. A report in a New York newspaper praises that an all-inclusive resort offer directed exercise inside and outside of the pool and a separate healthy food station at a low additional cost. “You can have your vacation, and eat well …

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Gol, the largest low-fare and low-cost airline in Latin America, is adding two more frequencies to its three-times a week flight using the Varig brand from Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo in Brazil via Caracas, Venezuela to Punta Cana for the summer. The Punta Cana resort market is becoming increasingly popular with Brazilians. So …

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Santo Domingo is the second top 10 Destination City by International Visitors (2011) on the MasterCard Index of Global Destination Cities released June 2011. Mexico City is first. The others are San Jose, Caracas, Bogota, Quito, Lima, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paolo and Buenos Aires. SD is also second to Mexico City in visitor spending. …

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Avianca has announced the start of its twice a week Bogota-Punta Cana-Bogota flight on 20 July linking the Colombian capital to the beach resorts of the east coast. The flights will be on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The airline will fly Airbus A319s with capacity for 120 passengers, including 12 in business class. Avianca already flies …

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22 Miami Dolphins cheerleaders were in Puerto Plata for a photo shoot from 16-24 May. The Ministry of Tourism says that the Miami Dolphins chose the eco-rich area for the filming and photography for their sexy Cheerleader Swimsuit Calendar. Several features for the Dolphin Digest publication and television specials were also prepared, focusing on the …

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The Punta Cana area is expected to generate even more attention these days. Sheila C. Johnson of the WNBA Washington Mystics is betting on the area. Salamander Hospitality has chosen to open the Fishing Lodge Cap Cana. The property will be managed as a Salamander Resort Marina. The new hotel will include 302 villas with …

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Anglers from Puerto Rico bested Dominican crews and walked off with all the trophies at the 46th International White Marlin Fishing Tournament, the leading event organized by the Santo Domingo Yacht Club at their Cabeza de Toro facility. The visiting fishermen were impressed by the large number of fish that were captured and released, as …

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Hotel Coral Costa Caribe is hosting two electronic music evenings on the beach. From 22-23 June, the Caribbean Music Festival (CMF) will bring six international DJs for two days of practically non-stop music. Coming for the event are Hardwell, James Zabiela, 16 Bits Lolitas, Steve Bugs and Desyn Massielo. Local DJs include Karlanton, Lui, Hyper, …

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The Empresa Distribuidora de Electricidad del Este (EdeEste) reports that the main streets in Juan Dolio, Guayacanes and Boca Chica now have new lighting. The plan is to enhance nighttime safety at these beach destinations. The EdeEste press release says that this is part of a general program for the restoration of public lighting. EdeEste …

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