2009 Travel News Archive – Page 8

Coral Hospitality Corporation that manages hotels and condominium resorts has added the operation of Vista Mare condominium. Julio Llibre signed for Coral, and Alfonso Lomba for Vista Mare. Coral operates the Costa Caribe all inclusive resort in Juan Dolio, the Stanza Mare condominium project in El Cortecito, Punta Cana that opened 1 September, and the …

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Barcelo Golf in Punta Cana is being remodelled. The course, originally designed by Spaniard Juan Manuel Gordillo, had opened in 1991 and then was the first in the region. The course is now only operating as an 9-hole course. Holes 10-18 are being remodelled. Golf architect PB Dye is responsible for the new design. Plans …

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Lan Airlines has requested permission to fly the Santiago de Chile/Guayaquil/Quito/PuntaCana/Miami route. Also the Santiago de Chile/Cancun/Punta Cana/Miami route. Also the Santiago de Chile/Punta Cana/La Havana/Santiago de Chile route. The airline has rights to pick up travel within each of these destinations, meaning Punta Cana gets a Punta Cana to Havana route, making multi-destination travel …

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This year the 25th Biennial of the Arts is dedicated to painter Ramon Oviedo on the occasion of his 85th birthday. The Biennial brings together a collective exhibition of some of the best in painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, video, multimedia, ceramics, visual plastic arts, performances and installations. Friday live artistic performances (classic, hip hop & …

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Danny Rivera is booked for the National Theater on 4 September, Donna Summer is booked for Taboo Bamboo Restaurant on 18 September. Maria Elena Walsh’s Princess Suki Muki at the Sala Ravelo of the National Theater Laura Pausini at the Palacio de los Deportes on 19 September. The Miracle of Fatima at the National Theater …

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Ocean Conservancy International Coastal Cleanup will take place in the DR on Saturday, 19 September from 9am to 12pm. This volunteer organization is coordinating an event when thousands of volunteers will visit beaches, riers and coastline to collect garbage and solid wastes. The event is coordinated in the DR by Fundacion Vida Azul. For more …

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The Hotel Association of Playa Dorada is hosting its first Blending Seminar with instructor Jose Blanco, of La Aurora from Santiago de los Caballeros, world capital of cigar production. The event is booked for the Salon Criollo of the Puerto Plata Village at Playa Dorada at 5pm on Friday, 18 September and will be in …

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Miss Dominican Republic, Ada Aimee de la Cruz, a professional model, was voted first runner-up in the Miss Universe Pageant held 23 August in the Bahamas. If necessary, she will step in for Miss Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela, who won the 2009 title. This is the second highest placement in a Miss Universe contest by …

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The 18-hole Iberostate Bavaro Golf Club at the Iberostate Bavaro Villas & Condos Golf Resort is scheduled for a 1 November opening. This is part of the Iberostar properties located in Arena Gorda (Punta Cana). Iberostate is Spanish hotel chain Iberostar’s international real estate division that specializes in residential developments (golf villas and condos) within …

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Hotelier Polibio Schiffino of Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge, a Small Luxury Hotels of the World boutique hotel, says Barahona has the geographical characteristics to complement the “sun and beach” so traditional to Dominican tourism. On occasion of the start of scheduled flights into Barahona’s Maria Montez International Airport, Schiffino said: “Barahona give something more than …

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