Travel – Page 138

King Felipe VI of Spain and his wife Leticia attended the inauguration of the Fitur travel show in Madrid, Spain and visited the Dominican Republic pavilion on occasion of the country being the year’s Fitur partner country. The Dominican Republic is also the leading site for billions of euros in Spanish investment in the tourism …

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The central city of La Vega and its Union Carnavalesca announce preparations for the Carnaval Vegano 2019. The La Vega carnival is the most traditional in the country. For Carnival, the city fills the Jose Horacio Rodríguez Ave (Flamboyanes) and the Profesor Juan Bosch Avenue with carnival activities. This year, there will also be activities …

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The president of the Puerto Plata Tourism Cluster (CTDPP), Roberto Casoni announced the north coast participation in important travel shows this January to promote Puerto Plata destination attractions. The Ministry of Tourism is backing the cluster with promotions in The Boston Globe trade show from 18-20 January at the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center …

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Russian airline Azur Air is now flying into La Romana Casa de Campo International Airport (LRM). The airline switched from Punta Cana International (PUJ) as of 1 January 2019. The Casa de Campo airport is around a half an hour drive from Punta Cana beach resort areas and the same from the Bayahibe-Dominicus beach resorts …

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Mexican Alvaro Ortiz won the Latin American Amateur Championship that took place 17-20 January 2019 at Casa de Campo’s Teeth of the Dog golf course. The 23-year-old Ortiz earned a spot to play in the Augusta, Georgia, USA National in April 2019. If he chooses to stay amateur, he will be exempt into the final …

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The Dominican Republic is mentioned first among the top “popular exotic country” destination for Ukranian tourists over the Christmas holidays, according to Ukrinform. Other exotic destinations are Thailand, Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates. The preferred ski resort destinations for Ukrainians are Austria, Finland and Turkey. The most popular destinations for Ukrainians traveling abroad …

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Tickets are for sale for the Saturday, 23 February 2019 concert by the opera-pop quartet Il Divo at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana. The performance is part of the Timeless 15th Anniversary Tour 2019 and will be at the Salon Filmore of the Macao Beach resort. Il Divo is composed of four …

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The biggest spree of hotel construction in the Punta Cana area is happening to its northern stretch – Macao, Uvero Alto and Miches beach areas. Just recently H10 opened its new all-inclusive Ocean El Faro. The hotel gets its name from its signature lighthouse. Entertainment facilities at the hotel include a bowling alley. The 618-room …

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Given the increasing concern about the rising level of seaweed accumulating on Cabarete beach on the north coast, local businesses, supported by the Ministry of Tourism have undertaken a major clean-up operation. The Association of Businesses in Cabarete, lead by Carlos Atahualpa Paulino, took on cleaning the beach. Heavy equipment was hired to clear up …

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The warm waters of Cabarete beach are ready to receive competitors coming for the 17th Caribbean Laser Midwinter Regatta on Puerto Plata’s northern coastal waters. The event is scheduled for 18-20 January 2019. Cabarete is a world recognized terrific venue that provides great accommodations, trusty trade winds, warm waters and lots of fun places to …

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