2025 Travel News Archive – Page 7

Tourism Minister David Collado announced Santiago and Puerto Plata will soon have direct flights to Panama. Panama is a hub for connecting to South America and other destinations. Tourism Minister Collado announced that Copa is adding three weekly flights from Panama to Puerto Plata (13 January 2026) and three weekly flights between Panama and Santiago …

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Tourism Minister David Collado announced on Sunday, 7 July 2025, that a significant renovation project for Boca Chica beach and surrounding areas is set to begin. This initiative, formalized through an agreement signed by Minister Collado and various local associations and social groups, represents a substantial investment in the region’s tourism infrastructure. The government will …

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Julia Simpson, president and CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), is highly optimistic about the Dominican Republic’s tourism future. She predicts the nation will solidify its position as the leading tourism destination in Central America and the Caribbean in both 2025 and 2026. In an exclusive interview with Diario Libre, Simpson shared …

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Travel from Chile and Argentina to the Dominican Republic is on the rise as the South Americans discover the comfort and style of the Dominican beach resorts. Dominicans are also booking excursions to discover the fjords and cultural attractions of the two South American countries. The enhanced non stop flights are making travel easy. Minister …

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Aeromexico has officially launched a new daily direct flight between Mexico City and Punta Cana, a strategic move aimed at bolstering tourism and strengthening the ties between Mexico and the Dominican Republic. The inaugural flight touched down on Thursday, 26 June 2025, marking a significant expansion for the airline in the Caribbean. The new route, …

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Island Princess cruise ship, operated by Princess Cruises, is set to make its highly anticipated return to the Dominican Republic on 8 July 2025, marking its first visit in over 15 years. The vessel will dock at the Amber Cove terminal in Puerto Plata, a significant inclusion in the country’s busy summer cruise schedule The …

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Listening to jazz at the Casa de Teatro cultural venue on Arz. Meriño Street in the Colonial City in July is a plus for locals and foreigners alike. On the program for Thursdays in July are these presentations:3 July: Thelonious Garcia (Dominican Republic / France)10 July: Eliezer Paniagua Trio (Dominican Republic)17 July: Negra Candela (Spain)24 …

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Air France flights are returning in 2026. Air France has announced nonstop service between Paris Charles de Gaulle and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic on 13 January 2026. The seasonal route will operate three times a week—Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays—through 28 March 2026 using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Flight schedule (local time): AF968: departs Paris-Charles …

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Casa de Campo will be hosting its 45th International Tennis Tournament. The tennis tournament has expanded and now features all sorts of racquet sports available at the resort and residential community in La Romana. The event is taking place from 26 to 29 June 2025 and is centered at the world-class Casa de Campo Racquet …

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It’s vacation time in the Dominican Republic. Is a good time to visit. In the cities, with schools out, it feels traffic is down 30% and jams are less intense on city streets. This is the peak time for family vacations. Children coming to spend summer with their grandparents and people just coming to get …

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