2012 Travel News Archive – Page 13

Haiti is the special guest at the Caribbean Tourism Bourse this year, which is being held at the Dominican Fiesta Hotel in Santo Domingo from 28 to 30 June. The event showcases travel from all around the world for the Dominican market, and this year tour operators, hoteliers and businesspeople from Haiti will be presenting …

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In its June edition, National Geographic includes Samana’s roads among the most scenic drives in the world. The magazine’s cover story mentions the route that travels round Samana’s Cordillera. “Just west of town you’ll see the junction for El Limon. Head that way, snaking uphill and back and you take in the first fine views …

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The Hotel Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge is celebrating its “2012 Certificate of Excellence Award” granted by TripAdvisor for its 4.5 rating by the web page reviewers. Casa Bonita is proud that its domestic and international guests have praised the quality of service and personalized attentions at the boutique hotel that is located in Barahona. “We …

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The Archaeological Museum at Altos de Chavon is holding a summer camp for children between the ages of 5 and 10. The camp is based around learning history through exploration and activities. Participants will learn about archaeology, ceramics, drawing, painting, theater and ecology. The camp is set for 2-13 July (two weeks) from 9am to …

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Air Century announces the start of weekly flights to Barahona in the southwest from Santo Domingo and Punta Cana. The flight schedules will make it possible for visitors to reach Barahona and Santo Domingo by quick one-hour flights, compared to the six to seven-hour overland trip from Punta Cana to Barahona, for instance. The regular …

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Six AmResorts in the Dominican Republic have received the prestigious RCI Gold Crown, the highest recognition that the RCI company, the global leader in vacation exchange, awards every year. As reported, only 10% of the RCI portfolio of exchange properties has received the award. Properties awarded the distinction were: Dreams La Romana Resort & Spa, …

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Xeliter Rentals, operator of condominiums in Cap Cana, Samana and Juan Dolio is now offering condominium owners in these locations a plan whereby they can exchange up to 14 nights with other owners in Xeliter rental property. The new service can be used on weekends or weeks. For more information, see reservations@xeliter.com

A new tour, The Route of the Goat (La Ruta del Chivo) is available on weekends to introduce Dominicans and foreigners alike to the dark side of Dictator Rafael Leonidas Trujillo. Dictator Trujillo was covertly known as “el Chivo,” for the sexual prowess he himself boasted about. On Saturdays (mornings and afternoons) and Sundays (9am …

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Expedia, the leading online booking engine, says the DR is becoming more and more popular with US travelers. The company says that US travel is up 30%, making the Dominican Republic the second most popular destination for Americans to travel in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Dominican Republic is one of the best-served destinations …

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This week’s India Times newspaper focuses on the increasing number of people from India who are discovering Punta Cana as a midpoint for family reunions, weddings and vacation time. The rationale is that tourists from India can enjoy a reasonably priced beach vacation while meeting up with family and friends who can fly in from …

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