Travel – Page 136

At 94 years old Pete Dye has left this world to play the “course in the sky,” where only the best can play. Dye passed away late last week in La Romana, at the Central Medical Center, where he was undergoing treatment for health issues related to his age. Pete Dye is best known for …

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The Clintons were in the Dominican Republic last week. Former First Lady and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited the Oscar de la Renta exhibition at the Centro León in Santiago. She was accompanied by Annette de la Renta and Paola Rainieri. Hillary Clinton was welcomed by Isabel León and Clarissa Brugal León, members …

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Presidential candidate for the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM), Luis Abinader, says his government will promote the construction of another 25,000 hotel rooms nationwide in four years. Of these, he foresees building 3,000 in Pedernales. He proposed the construction of two Disney or Universal Studios-like entertainment parks. He also favors the development of a convention center …

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More than 120,000 persons visited Damajagua Water Falls in Puerto Plata. The nature site includes a trail on land and water, with 27 large and small waterfalls. It is a national monument with a well-marked trail, clean solar energy, and footbridges. Trip Advisor lists the falls as the number one place to visit on the …

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With a very “Manhattan” look with a tropical slant, the Maraca Restaurant opened last week in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo. The food is eclectic, with a mix of Dominican and international creations. The restaurant is at Calle Arzobispo Nouel 202. Young entrepreneur Victor Atallah explains that two Colonial City houses were fitted for …

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The event that celebrates those who can master four water sports is set to take place on the Independence Day long weekend. The champion is the best in the disciplines of surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing and SUP. An Independence Dance Music Festival is held to make the event more attractive for all who attend. See more …

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