2018 Travel News Archive – Page 21

The Espíritu Santo Fishermen Cooperative and the Ministry of Environment have begun eco-tourism operations in Cayo La Farola, in the Bay of Samaná. The cay is within the  Marine Mammal Sanctuary and next to the larger and better known Cayo Levantado out island. Visitors taking the commuter boat to Cayo La Farola can enjoy a …

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Ferries del Caribe passengers now have an easier time passing through migration and customs with the start of the Automated Passport Control System for expedited migration and customs entry. The expedited service is offered on board the vessel M/V Kydon that navigates between the ports of San Juan, Puerto Rico and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, …

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This year more than 40 medical conventions organized by medical associations in the Dominican Republic will be held. And the majority of these are scheduled for Punta Cana resorts, according to the Farma-Salud Calendar 2018. Among the conventions listed to be held in Punta Cana are: In April: the Latin American Gynecology and Encrinology Congress …

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Those who enjoy open water swims should consider registering for the StonoTri Cap Cana set for Sunday, 11 March 2018 in the Punta Cana area. The open water swims are part of the StonoTri Cap Cana 2018 event that also includes the Triathlon Sprint, Triathlon Olympic and Triathlon Olympic Relay events. The open water swims …

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The Courtyard Santo Domingo Marriott is inviting the public to visit Santo Domingo in February 2018, in time to watch the big carnival 2018 parade. The Santo Domingo carnival is the biggest of celebration, with the parade on the Malecon set for Sunday, 25 February 2018 starting at 4pm. More than 125 costumed-dancing groups will …

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The carnival that immortalized the celebration in the Dominican Republic is that of La Vega. The organization and colorful characters turned the Sunday February carnival parades into an attraction for domestic and foreign tourists. Now, there is the Museo Carnaval Vegano. The museum celebrates the best of the La Vega carnival. The museum was designed …

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According to the Civil Aviation Board (JAC), December 2017 was a good month for tourism, with 1,236,386 air passengers, up 49,541 compared to 2016. There were 9,454 flight operations. The JAC points out that in 2017, the Cibao International Airport in Santiago showed a 7.7% increase in passenger flow, followed by Punta Cana International Airport. …

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According to a press release from the president of the Civil Aviation Board (JAC), Luis Ernesto Camilo Garcia, visiting passenger numbers to the Dominican Republic grew by 4.2% in 2017, with an increase from North America (Canada, United States and Mexico) of 1.6%. Air travel from the Caribbean is up by 4.1% and from Central …

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Entertainment on a cruise ship encompasses from the production of shows in the ship’s theater, the theme parties, the live music in the various public venues, the in-cabin television, the visiting entertainers and all of the organized activities that take place around the ship during the day and night. And Dominican Luis Manuel de la …

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Did you know the Colonial City of Santo Domingo hosts the first museum in Latin America specialized in mathematics, an eye-opening experience for the entire family. The Museo de Experiencia de las Matemáticas is located at the Centro Cultural de las Telecomunicaciones Ing. Alvaro Nadal on Calle Isabel la Católica, diagonally across from the Plaza …

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