2014 Travel News Archive – Page 9

Brazil ambassador Jose Marcus Vinicius de Sousa was in Puerto Plata for the re-launch of Puerto Plata to the Brazilian market. A delegation from Brazil was at the Mount Isabel de Torres Botanical Gardens to unveil a plaque commemorating the connection between the Christ the Redeemer statues atop Mount Isabel de Torres in Puerto and …

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The Dominican Winter Baseball League has announced that the 2014-2015 Baseball season starts Thursday, 16 October 2014 with a game between the Estrellas Orientales and the Toros del Este at the Francisco Micheli Ball Park in La Romana. This year the tournament is dedicated to the memory of Carlos Manuel Bonetti (Pilindo). Games will be …

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A total of 5,170 weddings between foreigners have been celebrated in the Dominican Republic between 2012 and 2014, 73.4% of which have taken place in Punta Cana, according to a report in Diario Libre on 5 June 2014. Data from the Central Electoral Board (JCE) indicates that there were 2,410 weddings in 2012, 2,020 in …

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The Courtyard Santo Domingo by Marriott is keeping up with the times. With the new Sheraton, Embassy Suites and JW Marriott all opening this year, the Maximo Gomez Avenue hotel has announced its recent RD$2.3 million investment to be at the forefront in Wi-Fi service to guests. The new platform includes 43 antennas installed throughout …

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With promotional rates of US$209 during weekends and US$239 on weekdays, the JW Marriott Hotel in Santo Domingo with its entrance through the Blue Mall is confirmed for a September opening. Blue Mall promotes itself as the city’s luxury mall and houses Cartier, Louis Vuitton and other upscale stores at its central Gustavo Mejia Ricart …

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The Santo Domingo Tourism Cluster and the Ministry of Tourism are preparing the Santo Domingo Destino Capital 2014 promotional event. The event seeks to showcase the capital city as a contemporary and magnificent destination for travelers. It will be held at the Hotel Hilton Santo Domingo from 10-12 September 2014. It is being organized by …

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Hard Rock Hotel in Punta Cana is inviting music lovers to the Latin Music Tour 2014 with performances by Fernando Villalona, bachata star Raulin Rodriguez, Vakero, Chiquito Team Band, Mozart la Para and DJs Lobo, Dito Bernard and Rocko & Farabon. The concerts will take place at the Fillmore Hall at the Hard Rock Hotel …

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Texan low-cost carrier Southwest has announced nonstop flights from Dallas Love Field to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic starting 2 November 2014. The new flights are already available for purchase on the airline’s website. Southwest is offering introductory fares from US gateway cities: Dallas and Punta Cana, from US$235 one-way Atlanta and Punta Cana, …

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Destination Wedding Magazine has included Casa de Campo in La Romana in their recent list of “21 Honeymoon Locations You Won’t Want to Leave”. Casa de Campo is described as being “a grown-up’s playground with world-class toys.” Its Teeth of the Dog golf course is ranked as 85th in the world by Golf Digest Magazine. …

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Travelers to Europe are celebrating. Better fares are coming thanks to Iberia’s return to Dominican skies after suspending its flights in April 2013 as part of the company’s restructuring process. Last week, the local civil aviation board (JAC) approved their route permission to fly return between Madrid and Santo Domingo starting 1 September 2014. Iberia …

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