2015 Travel News Archive – Page 12

Mexican Vocalist Alfonso Pichardo with keyboard stylists Jorge Soto and Alejandro “Midi” Ortega of the Spanish-language electronic group Moenia will be performing at the Hard Rock Cafe Santo Domingo Blue Mall on 16 July at 10pm.

The Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Environment signed an agreement with the United Nations to develop a project for the protection of biodiversity in tourism destination coastal areas. The United Nations is funding US$2.8 million for the project that will implement environmentally-friendly policies, train people in these areas and support local environmentally-friendly business efforts. …

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The Hotel Billini boutique hotel in the Colonial City announces that every Wednesday there will be sushi served at their rooftop as of 7pm. For reservations, call 809 338-4040. The Billini Hotel is located in a historic restored building on Calle Padre Billini 256-258 in the Colonial City. See www.billinihotel.com

Travelers to the Dominican Republic on JetBlue need now to pay extra for all checked bags. For the time being, there are exceptions for passengers traveling into the main airports of the two main cities of the country – Santiago’s Cibao International (STI) and Santo Domingo’s Las Americas International (SDQ). This means that passengers flying …

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Medical and tourism associations are working together to increase the number of tourists traveling to the Dominican Republic for medical services. A committee has been established to foster the effort. Representing the medical enterprises, committee members are the president of the Dominican Association of Medical Tourism Alejandro Cambiaso, the director of Cedimat Milagros Urena, the …

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The leading La Romana resort and residential community, Casa de Campo Resort announces the Casa de Campo Food and Wine Festival 2015 will be held 21-23 August 2015. International chefs and wine experts will share their expertise with participants, announces Charles Keusters, food and beverage director of the resort.

Air China begins flights to Havana, Cuba on 28 September 2015. This opens up opportunities for local travel business to lure Chinese tourists to the Dominican Republic. Cubana de Aviacion and Cubajet offer connecting flights from Cuba to Santo Domingo. Granma newspaper in Cuba reports that the new flight could turn Havana into a hub …

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The Mexican hotel chain announces the opening of a third resort in the Cap Cana beach area, AlSol Tiara Collection Cap Cana. The property is located in the Marina Cap Cana in the Punta Cana area and has 112 suites. The AlSol Tiara Collection Cap Cana joins the company’s AlSol del Mar, AlSol Luxury Village …

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Cunard Cruise Line is promoting its Queen Mary 2 fall-winter cruises that include the newest port in the Caribbean, Amber Cove in Puerto Plata. The cruises will be in November and the first part of December. In addition to Amber Cove, other stops on the luxury cruises are Southampton, New York, then St. Thomas, St. …

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Punta Cana is second on the list of AAA top international summer vacation destinations published by AAA on 18 June 2015. AAA is a not-for-profit federation of 44 motor clubs that serves more than 54 million members in the United States and Canada. In its release, the organization places Cancun, Mexico first, followed by Punta …

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