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Giorgio Calcaterra coming for 100 km del Caribe

The Italian ultramarathoner, Giorgio Calcaterra registered to race in the 100 km 24 hour Dominican race. The three times world champion of the 100 km will be joining other international and national athletes for the mountain challenge. The Dominican ultra-trail cross country running race is set for Saturday, 9 March 2019. You, too, are invited …
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Fly nonstop from Kansas City to Punta Cana

Effective 15 February through 2 August 2019, there are nonstop charter flights between Kansas City International Airport and Punta Cana International Airport. The flights make it easy for Kansas residents to escape the cold and for entire families to come to the Punta Cana wonderland resorts. The Vacation Express packages are starting at US$799 and …
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Wingo to start BOG-SDQ connection in time for Easter Week

Low cost airline Wingo will be flying from the capital city of Colombia, Bogotá, to the Dominican Republic’s capital city airport, Las Americas International Airport (SDQ). The airline already flies from the Colombian capital city into Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), bringing tourists to the Dominican Republic’s prime beach resort hotspot. The inaugural flight to …
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Ministry of Tourism recognizes sustainable community projects

The Ministry of Tourism has recognized four north coast rural projects for their community best practices, efficiencies and quality during 2018. The projects are part of a network that receives assistance as part of the nationwide Sustainable Community Tourism Project (PTCS). The winners this past year are: “Chocolala”, in Altamira, Puerto Plata; “Experiencia Música Dominicana”, …
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Cruise ships bring many tourists to Colonial City restaurants

The president of the Dominican Association of Restaurants (Aderes) Rafael Cabrera says that the increase in cruise ship arrivals has meant a difference for the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, and especially for the restaurant businesses. He estimated that on cruise ship days, there are 2,000 to 3,000 persons patronizing the area businesses, mainly the …
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Richard Bronson’s 18+ inaugural cruise ship to stop in Puerto Plata

Amber Cove in Puerto Plata will be one of the stops for the Virgin Voyage’s new ‘adults-only’ cruise. Bookings are being accepted for the inaugural season of the cruise ship commissioned by billionaire Richard Branson that is set to sail in April 2020. The Scarlet Lady adults-only cruise has capacity for 2,750 passengers and will …
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It’s time for Master of the Ocean 2019

The nation’s best surfers, windsurfers, kite surfers and stand up paddleboarders (SUP) will compete against internationally renowned aquatic athletes in Cabarete at the Master of the Ocean 2019 competition. The event is set for 23 to 28 February 2019. Coinciding with the competition are the 27 February celebrations, commemorating the 175th independence of the Dominican …