2006 Travel News Archive – Page 6

A baby dolphin was born to mother “Serena” on 21 August 2006 at Ocean World Adventure Park in Puerto Plata. This is the first recorded and confirmed successful (live) baby dolphin born in captivity in the DR. The marine park director, Stefan Meister is optimistic that there will be many more to come. He explains …

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The Ministry of Tourism is focusing on the healthy growth of the Russian travel market for Dominican tourism. Russian travel was up by 14.38% in the first eight months of the year, with 10,516 tourist arrivals from that far-off destination, 1,330 more than the total for last year. Tourism Minister Felix Jimenez traveled to Leisure …

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Major leaguer Albert Pujols has established himself among baseball’s elite superstars. A report by USA Today points out that the 26-year old Dominican superstar is putting up numbers that can only be compared to those of Hall of Famers, and that continued success by Pujols could land him a spot in Cooperstown. Pujols has had …

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The Altos de Chavon Amphitheater presents “Megamerengazo 2006”, featuring several top Dominican merengue stars, on Saturday, 30 September. Tickets cost RD$600 and VIP RD$1,600, and are available at Casa de Campo. For more information, call 809 523-8698 or write to reserva@ccampo.com.do

There will be seven Dominican long weekends for 2007/2008, including 1 January 2008. These are Duarte Day (January), Easter (April), Labor Day (April), Restoration Day (August), Constitution Day (November), Christmas (December) and New Year (December-January) long weekends. For a full updated list of holidays in the Dominican Republic, see http://dr1.com/travel/prepare/holidays.shtml

The 25th Annual Casa de Campo Open is on from Wednesday 20 September to Sunday, 24 September in La Romana. The golfing tournament is a 54-hole event that uses the modified stableford system and will be played on the Teeth of the Dog, Dye Fore and Links courses, under the direction of golf director Gilles …

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Ocean World Marina & Casino in Cofresi, Puerto Plata is announcing that rock’n roll band The Beach Boys will perform at the grand opening on 16 December 2006. A major boat show is also planned. Over 2,000 people, most of them movers and shakers from Dominican business, tourism and government, are expected to attend the …

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The new board of the National Hotel & Restaurant Association, Asonahores, has launched its work program for the next two years. Association president Luis Lopez presented the program during the inaugural cocktail party held at the Hotel Embajador last week. The program presents a new vision for tourism in the Dominican Republic, integrating culture, the …

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The legendary group Village People performs on 30 September at the Hard Rock Cafe in the Colonial City, followed by a concert by Australian rock group Men at Work in November. Next up is Joan Jett & the Blackhearts in December. The Hard Rock Cafe opened in August with a concert by Blondie. For updates, …

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Cap Cana has announced that all 18 holes of the Punta Espada course, part of the Cap Cana luxury tourism development, are now open and ready for play. The opening precedes the official inauguration that is set for 8 November with the participation of Jack Nicklaus, the golf legend, himself. The back nine holes opened …

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