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The Puerto Plata tourism office has announced the temporary closure of the Puerto Plata cable car for repairs through 19 June. Cesar Jose de los Santos, deputy minister for the north coast said that the government is investing RD$3.5 million in the maintenance of the Isabel de Torres cable car that takes tourists up the …

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Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange (DATE) is taking place from Wednesday, 27 April to Friday, 29 April 2011 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in northern Punta Cana. The event is organized by the National Hotel & Tourism Association with the support of the Ministry of Tourism. This is the leading booking reservations event for …

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The Dominican National Ballet presents its anniversary gala, “The Colors of Dance” on Friday, 29 April and Saturday, 30 April at 8:30pm. An additional show is scheduled for Sunday, 1 May at 6:30pm. Go early and view the art exhibit by French artist Michel Bizet at the National Gallery also at the Palacio de Bellas …

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Around 500 hotels are listed in the revamped DR1 online Hotel Directory at www.dr1.com/directories/Hotels-Resorts.html The DR1 Hotel & Resorts Directory makes it easy to find that small hotel, hotel or large all-inclusive hotel you are looking for. In a country where hotels change companies and names, having the right information on a hotel can be …

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Foreign tourists staying at resorts nationwide during the week of 18 April through 24 April will share house with an estimated 20% occupancy usually granted to domestic travel during the Easter Week. Grade school in the DR is out since Monday, and universities close from Wednesday, making this the par excellence spring break vacation time …

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The Chu Chu Tren Colonial is proving its worth in the Colonial City since it began operation in February. The train departs from Calle El Conde No. 60 corner Isabel la Catolica Street, in front of the Cathedral of Santo Domingo daily from 9am until its stop at 5pm. 64 passengers fit on the modern …

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Denise Quinones, the former Puerto Rican Miss Universe (2001) came to the DR following her boyfriend, actor Frank Perozo and is exploring new career opportunities in the DR. Every Tuesday in April, she appears at the stage of Casa de Teatro. There is no admission fee. Her show is a production by Pavel Nunez. Quinones …

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You can easily check live arrival and departure information regarding flights to and from Dominican Republic airports on dr1.com. The information is listed for Las Americas International Airport (SDQ), Puerto Plata International Airport (POP), Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), Santiago International Airport (STI), Samana International Airport (AZB) and La Romana International Airport (LRM). The link …

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February is carnival time in the Dominican Republic. Check out the Sunday afternoon carnival parades in La Vega, Santiago and Bonao, which promise appearances by all the traditional carnival characters plus live band performances. Carnival’s success has motivated the Santo Domingo East city government to celebrate its own carnival processions starting on Sunday, 6 February …

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Greg Norman, the legendary Australian golfer known as the Great White Shark, was in the DR to attend the opening of the first nine holes of the Costablanca golf course in Juan Dolio, which he designed. The Juan Marichal Golf Classic was held to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the benefit and marked the formal …

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