2007 Travel News Archive – Page 18

Technology is the primary culprit for stress levels that have never been higher for Americans. YPBR eNewsletter on travel reports that the proliferation of cell phones, PDAs and the ever-increasing volume of email has accelerated the pace of life and made “24/7/365” a burdensome reality. As reported, it has increased the length of the average …

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Yesterday’s big carnival parade in the Dominican Republic’s second city was a sight to behold. According to the governor’s office, the new parade route, while confusing some, enabled a larger number of people to take part and allowed even more spectators to watch the parade. The entire area around the Monument was used for the …

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For the first time in over two decades, a pair of humpback whales was spotted cavorting off the southern shores of the Dominican Republic, giving the public a free show and enthralling adults and children alike. Surfacing off the coast near the National Aquarium, the mother and the newborn whale played for hours as traffic …

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The Andalucia in the Caribbean Fair will take place in Altos de Chavon, La Romana from 5 to 8 April. The fair features numerous events ranging from a pageant, to sports tournaments and live concerts. Home

Tickets are on sale to the 6th edition of the Santo Domingo Music Festival at the National Theater. The international festival will be held 7-17 March. The festival will offer six concerts with the participation of the National Symphonic Orchestra, the National Chorus, as well as musical talents from France, Austria, England, Spain, U.S., Cuba, …

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Tourism started out strong in 2007 with a growth of 5.5%. Diario Libre writes that over 89% of passengers who passed through the country’s airports were non-resident tourists. This January 375,933 non-resident tourists entered the DR, 19,686 more than in January 2006 when 356,247 non-resident tourists entered the country. Total arrivals in January were 420,915. …

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Tourism Minister Felix Jimenez has released details about the announced launch of Air Dominicana, a Dominican-Spanish aviation investment. Jimenez explains that 25% of the new airline’s shareholdings would belong to Air Europa, which would operate the airline. Another 25% share would be in the hands of American investors, while the remaining 50% would be divided …

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Former US President George H. Bush is vacationing in Casa de Campo, La Romana, as reported in Listin Diario. This is his sixth visit. He arrived at La Romana International Airport by private jet. Press reports indicate that Bush Sr. is fond of skeet and golf facilities at Casa de Campo. He is staying at …

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Donald J. Trump has chosen Cap Cana in the Punta Cana area for his next luxury resort development. Announced yesterday in New York, “Trump at Cap Cana” will involve the building of a golf course and golf villas, the sale of golf lots, estate lots, a beach club, a condo hotel and residences with Caribbean …

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Master of the Ocean is the only triathlon that combines surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing in waves. The winner is a true ironman of the ocean. The annual event takes place this 22-28 February in Playa Cabarete and Playa Encuentro, on the north shore of the Dominican Republic, two side by side beaches that offer prime …

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