Travel – Page 130

A coconut festival will be held in the northeastern city of Nagua to highlight that coconuts are much more than the idyllic trees that spell tropics in destination photographs. Nagua will be hosting the Second National Coconut Festival on Wednesday, 24 July 2019. Producers and processors from all around the country will concentrate in Nagua …

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The Dominican Republic seeks to show leadership in protecting the natural beauty that it relies on to be the leading Caribbean tourism destination. On 1 July 2019, the country together with the United Nations launched the Roadmap to the general public. The Roadmap for Low Carbon and Resource Efficient Accommodation in the Dominican Republic was …

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The melodious voice of merengue and bolero singer Sergio Vargas will be enchanting audiences at the National Theater on Saturday, 20 July 2091 at 8:30pm. Sergio Vargas will be accompanied by the Philarmonic Orchestra of Santo Domingo directed by Amaury Sánchez. 2 July 2019

Puerto Rican reggaeton singers, Wisin & Yandel are booked for a stop in their “Como Antes Tour” at the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium in the National District. The artists had separated and now are back together to promote their joint album, “Los Campeones del Pueblo.” They will be appearing as part of the 22nd Telemicro …

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The Dominican Republic Fashion Week (RDFW) announces a change in format for its 11th version. The fashion event will be held 23 to 27 July 2019 at the JW Marriott. The event is being held under the banner of “Fashion for a Purpose.” This year there will be runway shows with people in wheelchairs, street …

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ArtForo 2019 opens at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Santo Domingo from 11 to 15 December 2019. The event is a platform to bolster cultural tourism. It comes to Santo Domingo after a presentation in New York City. Puerto Rican and contemporary Dominican artists will present more than 50 individual exhibitions alongside with live …

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Santo Domingo has a brand new touristic site. Plaza Fray Anton de Montesinos has been revamped for visitors and a formal inaugural is set for Tuesday, 25 June. The monument will then open to the general public on Friday, 28 June 2019. The monument honors the Catholic missionary who was the first to sermonize Spanish …

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As every year, the Flower Festival Foundation, together with the Jarabacoa municipal authorities and social organizations, are inviting visitors to the Festival of Flowers. The event is a time to experience the lush beauty of the flowers and plants, the culinary specialties of La Vega and the horseback riding culture in the province. The event …

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American Airlines has begun its nonstop routes with service from Santo Domingo’s Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) on 8 June 2019. Service is running every week on Saturdays. The flight is seasonal and ends 17 August 2019. The 4h50minute flight from SDQ to DFW departs DFW at 1:50pm and …

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American Airlines announces that it has removed charges for oversize sport and music equipment bags for the busy summer travel period. Now customers can check oversized sports and music equipment as standard baggage, up to the maximum allowed dimensions and within the weight requirements. AA 18 June 2019