2017 Travel News Archive – Page 5

The president of Karisma Hotels & Restaurant, Rafael Félix Germán met with President Danilo Medina to report on the start of construction of the El Dorado and Sensimar resorts in Cap Cana, each with 250 rooms, in spring 2018. Félix also announced the company will be building the Dominican Republic’s first Margaritaville in Punta Cana …

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Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI (Aerodom) has launched free unlimited Wi-Fi service for travelers at their main airports in the Dominican Republic. These are the Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), La Isabela International Airport (JBQ) in Santo Domingo, the Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperón (POP) in Puerto Plata. In a press release, the company explains that Vinci …

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The Ministry of Tourism announced last week the development of the Dominican Republic Live campaign to show off that Dominican tourism destinations have returned to normalcy after the passing of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017. The advertising campaign seeks to ease any doubts potential tourists may have about vacationing in the Dominican Republic …

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American Airlines has scheduled increased frequencies for those flying from Santo Domingo or Santiago to New York City. The flights will depart the Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) in Santo Domingo and the Cibao International Airport (STI) in Santiago to John F. Kennedy International in New York City (JFK). The daily flights will operate from …

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The 21st Dominican Republic Jazz Festival will take place from the 29th of October to the 5th of November in venues in Santo Domingo, Santiago, Sosúa, Cabarete and Puerto Plata. The festival was born in Puerto Plata but now has expanded to bring the best of jazz to other cities. The event is organized by the Fundación de Educación …

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Angelina Cocco, general manager of Puerto Plata Village, announced the improvements at the Playa Dorada hotel that caters to family vacations. Among the improvements is a children’s club with new facilities and games, swimming pool adaptations for persons with special needs and seniors. Cocco said that of the 377 rooms that are under renovations, 70% …

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Four more streets will become pedestrian walks as part of the mobility plan for the Colonial City of Santo Domingo prepared in coordination with the National Ground Transit Institute (Intrant). Maribel Villalona, responsible since 2013 for the renewal works in the Colonial City on behalf of the Ministry of Tourism, said the streets would be …

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Travelers will be able to enjoy the ambience of Punta Cana one last time before returning to their home cities. In Punta Cana International Airport’s VIP lounge, you’ll be able to take a dip in an infinity pool prior to boarding your plane. The new VIP lounge facilities include the panoramic outdoor swimming pool that …

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Minitas Beach Club & Restaurant is being renovated and will feature a 23-meter infinity pool and deck addition, ocean view bar lounge with live music and spaces for signature dining to take advantage of the panoramic Caribbean tropical sunsets and views. Casa de Campo Resort & Villas announced that the enhancements to the beach of …

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According to the Annual Index of Global Destination Cities Index for 2016 carried out by Mastercard, Punta Cana is the leading Latin American and Caribbean destination for leisure vacations, followed by San Jose, Costa Rica (86.3%), Buenos Aires (93.7%, Mexico City (83%), Rio de Janeiro (77.8%) and Lima (76%). In total overnight visitors and overall …

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