Travel – Page 293

A new improved lodging option for backpackers and adventure travelers is the Complejo Ecoturistico Rio Blanco in the Bonao central region. The lodge is aimed at travelers who enjoy hikes, horseback riding and nature. A donation from USAID helped refurbish and expand this mountain facility by improving the dining room, 10 cabins and two meeting …

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Solaya Hotels & Resort is making final preparations for the opening of the new Eden Roc Resort at Cap Cana. The luxury boutique resort will consist of 34 freestanding suites and three opulent bungalows, fully equipped including private pools, and designed by Dominican architect Franc Ortega. “We consider the opening of Eden Roc in the …

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Southwest, the largest airline in the US based on domestic passengers transported, will be flying its colors into Punta Cana soon. The Dallas-based airline made progress on its May 2011 merger with AirTran Airways and will be taking over the AirTran flight into the eastern Dominican airport. On 20 January the airline announced that Punta …

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Russian tourists have been increasing their bookings to the Dominican Republic. In recognition of the market growth, the Dominican Republic is the Partner Country at this year’s Moscow International Travel and Tourism fair. The event, in its 19th year, is the largest and leading travel and tourism exhibition aimed at the Russian market. It will …

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La Vega, Bonao and Santiago’s carnival celebrations on Sunday afternoons in February are one of the Dominican Republic’s leading annual cultural activities, and should not be missed. Thousands of spectators travel to the central cities to watch the devil-like carnival characters as they frolic and make mischief, providing some great photographic opportunities. Then on Sundays …

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Sereno de la Montana seeks to attract travelers who enjoy kayaking, tubing and camping in a mountain forest environment. The eco-lodge received a RD$1.9 million donation from USAID for enhancements that were completed in December 2011. The eco-lodge was fitted with solar panels for electricity, water heaters in the guest rooms, and provided with new …

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The success of Punta Cana’s Hard Rock resort, the US brand’s first all-inclusive hotel, has led Mexican company Palace Resorts to announce the launch of the new brand with flagship Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Punta Cana and the rebranding of three Palace hotels in Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Maya. The hotels are now …

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The Caribbean League Series opens in Santo Domingo with a first game on Thursday, 2 February at 2pm matching Venezuela against Puerto Rico. Mexico plays against host Dominican Republic at 6pm. The series ends on Tuesday, 7 February. The Dominican Republic has won 18 Caribbean Series pennants from 1971 to 2010. The most recent victories …

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Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI (Aerodom) told Listin Diario in an interview that it has invested US$329 million in equipment and improvements in the image, security and efficiency of airport services since it won the contract to manage government airports in the Dominican Republic. In the interview, director general Andrew O’Brian said that Aerodom has invested …

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A 24-hour all-inclusive hotel, the Riu Hotels & Resorts Naiboa north of the Punta Cana string of hotels reopened in time for Christmas after a US$12 million remodeling program. Its 362 rooms were equipped with new baths and the lobby and theater bar areas were renovated. A chillout bar was added to the pool area …

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