Travel – Page 323

The Ministry of Tourism is encouraging Dominicans to go out and see their own country. “We dare you to get to know your country,” is the campaign. Tourism Minister Francisco Javier Garcia said that this fall, there is a big push to promote domestic travel to Puerto Plata and the north coast. Javier says that …

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A Toronto Sun report depicts tourists as modern-day versions of Christopher Columbus when they visit the DR. Travel writer Isabelle LaFlamme describes how modern-day visitors can have their own adventure of discovery, with a focus on the advantage of combining a stay at the all-inclusive resorts in Puerto Plata and making daytrips to explore less …

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As part of the activities to mark Santo Domingo 2010 American Capital of Culture, the Youth Orchestra of the Americas (YOA) is visiting for gala concerts. YOA is a pan-American symphony orchestra of gifted musicians, ages 18 to 30, from more than 24 countries. It is directed by Maestro Carlos Miguel Prieto and will be …

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Sommelier Hector Garcia is representing the Dominican Republic at the Best Sommelier in the World Contest 2010 taking place in Santo Domingo. Competitors from Germany, Israel, New Zealand, France, England, Italy, Poland, Slovenia, Switzerland, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Spain, Cuba, Hungary and the DR are taking part. The main competition takes place on Wednesday, 13 October …

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A museum exhibiting artifacts recovered from shipwrecks in the DR is now open in Samana city. The museum was built under the direction of Deep Blue Marine, the historic ship recovery company, vice presidents Randy Champion and Allan Baird. The opening exhibition includes artifacts from Le Scipion, a French warship that fought in the American …

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YPartnership is informing travel planners about the solid trend for health tourism among US travelers. Health or medical tourism is defined as travel to another country to receive medical, surgical or dental care for either personal or financial reasons. The YPartnership 2010 Portrait of American Travelers shows that 50% of leisure travelers are now familiar …

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Legendary award-winning singer and actress (Tony, Oscar, Emmy, Golden Globes, Grammy) Liza Minnelli is coming to the DR for the Funglode International Film Festival. The Festival is booked for the National Theater on 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 November. Some 30 films will be screened during the event. Liza Minnelli is scheduled for …

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The Dominican Republic Golf Open 2010 will be held between the 9th and 14th of November at Las Canas and Los Corales golf clubs in Punta Cana Resort & Club, announced Dominican Federation of Golf president Juan Cohen. He says this would be the first Dominican Open. Golfers from Latin America, the Caribbean, US, Europe …

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Tourism Minister Francisco Javier Garcia Fernandez says that China should become the next great emerging market for DR tourism. Garcia Fernandez will be heading a Dominican mission to the Shanghai World Fair this month. The Minister will make the most of the event to hold meetings with people with potential to facilitate an increase in …

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To mark the celebration of Santo Domingo American Capital of Culture, a second round of architectural tours begins on 10 October. The first of five tours that enable participants to appreciate the history, culture and sociological development of Santo Domingo through its architecture will cover the Colonial City. The specialized tour guides include leading Dominican …

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