2024 Travel News Archive – Page 8

President Luis Abinader himself checked in to see the improvements at the Faro a Colón, the Columbus Lighthouse that houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus. Located in eastern Santo Domingo, the lighthouse was inaugurated in 1992 using a design from a British architect drafted in 1931. The Faro a Colon is both a mausoleum and …

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The Dominican Republic’s Port Authority (Apordom) has reported a significant increase in cruise ship arrivals for August and September 2024. The country welcomed a total of 42 cruise ships in August, carrying over 139,000 visitors. According to Apordom’s data, the majority of cruise ships in August docked at Amber Cove (16) in Puerto Plata, followed …

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Renowned jazz pianist and music arranger Manuel Tejada will be delighting crowds with “Manuel Tejada Jazz & Más,” a series of concerts featuring Tejada and his quintet performing a variety of jazz standards and original compositions. The concerts will take place at the Lungomare Bar & Lounge, located within the Santo Domingo Sheraton Hotel on …

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Santo Domingo continues to strengthen its positioning as a place for shopping. Banana Republic is one of the new stores opening at the expanded section of the Blue Mall on Av. Winston Churchill and Av. Gustavo Mejia Ricart. Located on the second floor of the Blue Mall shopping tower, the popular American store features the …

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American Airlines has opening bookings for its seasonal flight to La Romana International Airport (LRM) from Miami International Airport (MIA). The flights begin on 5 December 2024 and are on sale now. Basic economy fares start at around US$400 round trip. Landing in La Romana’s Casa de Campo International Airport (LRM) is a plus for …

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The seventh edition of SDQ Gastronómico opens with food events in Santiago, Santo Domingo, and Punta Cana. In Santiago, the event will run from Monday, 16 September to Sunday, 22 September 2024. In Punta Cana, the dates are Monday, 7 October to Sunday, 13 October 2024. In the capital city, the dates are Monday, 10 …

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RIU Hotels & Resorts has reopened its Riu Palace Bavaro located in the central Arena Gorda beach area in central Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The renovation called for the demolition of the Riu Naiboa next door to make room for expanding the Riu Palace to become a 944-room resort with a dedicated family area and …

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The Cabarete Jazz Festival will be held Friday, 1 November to Sunday, 3 November 2024. A stellar lineup of brings jazz music back to the legendary beach of Puerto Plata. Festival director, Nati Casado announced that this year’s event will feature renowned international artists such as Paquito D’Rivera, Arturo Sandoval, and the Argentine band Escalandrum. …

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A note in CNN and in other media explains what could be causing some delays at checkpoints in major airports. It seems that a new travel trend has been born where people get creative in placing their items in the inspection bins. The recommendation being made is that if you are planning to follow the …

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The Dominican Republic’s two Michelen star-winning chef Maria Marte has her own restaurant in her hometown, Jarabacoa. Jarabacoa is a mountain town popular with domestic tourists, mountain climbers (it is base town for climbs to the Pico Duarte, highest in the Caribbean), and a large retirement community. After migrating to Spain, Marte worked as a …

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