2013 Travel News Archive – Page 3

The 3rd Dominican Republic Professional Golf Open will take place at Teeth of the Dog in La Romana this year. The tournament is scheduled for May 2014. Cash prize money of US$150,000 has been set aside. The tournament is operated under the PGA Tour Latin America (Nec Series Tour). PGA Tour Latinoamerica president Jack Warfield …

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The Colonial City of Santo Domingo comes alive with the Colonial Fest (CFEST2013) entertainment programs planned for this coming weekend, Friday 22, Saturday 23, and Sunday 24 November. There will be DJs, fashion shows, live music, art, cultural displays and much more. “This version of the Colonial Festival of Santo Domingo has a cultural program …

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Yamira Taveras has won the grand prize in the 10th Epifanio Lantigua Tourism Awards. She writes for Hoy newspaper in Santiago. Anya del Toro of CDN Investiga won the award for the best TV report. Negro Santos of Santo Domingo Invita was recognized for the best tourism documentary, and Millizen Uribe of Hoy is the …

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The North Coast Hotel Association (Asonorte) is hosting a benefit golf tournament, the Puerto Plata Golf Classic in support of the tourism awareness program carried out by the association. It will take place on Saturday, 23 November at the Robert Trent Jones-designed Playa Dorada Golf Course, as of 9am (shotgun). It will be played in …

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Puerto Plata’s central park, Plaza Independencia will host the Provincial Festival of Puerto Plata (FEPP) from this Friday, 15 to Sunday, 17 November. Those attending will be able to taste and experience 100 products of the 10 municipal brands that show off the great diversity of experiences and services that each community offers. The ambassadors …

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An underwater cave 1,000 meters in length and 25 deep has been discovered in the Choco National Park in Puerto Plata, the Ministry of Environment reported on Monday 11 November. According to the Ministry, this is the largest known cave in the island of Hispaniola. Minister of Environment Bautista Rojas Gomez said the discovery was …

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Two living legends of Dominican merengue, Johnny Ventura and Wilfrido Vargas are embarking on a Mega World Tour sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism. The tour will be accompanied by billboards, posters, print, radio and TV advertisements inviting music lovers from all over the world to visit the land of merengue. Minister of Tourism Francisco …

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The Punta Cana International Airport (AIPC) has seen the arrival of a Boeing 787, the latest generation for the very first time, meaning that the Dominican Republic is the first country in the Caribbean where a Boeing Dreamliner has landed. The Thomson airlines airplane, which arrived from London with 300 passengers on board, will have …

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The Ministry of Tourism has announced the signing of a partnership agreement with the AARP to promote the Dominican Republic as a perfect choice for 50+ travelers. The advertising partnership with the leading United States retiree organization is a strategic effort to create interest and awareness of Dominican Republic’s must-visit destinations among the fastest-growing United …

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Casas del XVI is the new boutique hotel scheduled for a 15 December soft opening in Santo Domingo’s Colonial City. It is an eight-room luxury hotel located at Calle Mercedes 57 in a collection of three restored colonial houses dating back to the 16th century. The hotel will offer butler service, cultural-themed decor including navigation …

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