Travel – Page 164

American Airlines announced that as of 1 September 2018 it will no longer be accepting cash for transactions at the Gregorio Luperón International Airport in Puerto Plata, on the north coast. The airline had already implemented the measure at the Punta Cana International Airport. Only credit or debit cards are now being accepted for passengers …

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He is described as one of the top three contemporary Latin artists. Now popular Mexican pop/rock singer Cristian Castro will be performing on Friday, 24 August 2018 at the Teatro La Fiesta of the Hotel Jaragua. The presentation is part of his global Dicen Tour. Castro had not performed in the Dominican Republic since 2012. …

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Sergio Vargas and Ramón Orlando will be singing their memorable ballads this coming Friday, 24 August 2018 at Lucia 203, on Calle Hostos 203 in the Colonial City. Their concert name says it all: “Boleros 2018”. Tickets are RD$1,500 and are for sale online at Uepa Tickets or at Jumbo, Supermercados Nacional.   21 August …

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Prepare for enjoying excellent jazz music in the setting of the Los Establos equestrian center in Cap Cana, in southern Punta Cana. On Saturday, 25 August 2018, the organizers of the DR Jazz Festival are taking the show to Punta Cana. The 22nd version of the jazz gathering will happen that evening from 8pm to …

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Santo Domingo is without doubt the Caribbean city with the most museums. Now the Ministry of Culture announces two more are being prepared for opening to the general public. These are the Undersea Museum that will display the nation’s undersea salvaged heritage, with artifacts dating from the first expedition of Christopher Columbus in 1492. The …

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The Hotel JW Marriott at Blue Mall Santo Domingo is hosting this coming September, the Santo Domingo Spirits Fest 2018: Welcome to the Future. The event tells all about what spirits companies are preparing for the future. Starring Julie Reiner, The Mixtress. The event features stands with tastings by major distilleries and breweries, private tastings …

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Why Not Music Fest is three days of electronic music concerts at the Pearl Beach Club in Cabeza de Toro, Punta Cana. Shows are from Friday, 31 August through Sunday, 2 September 2018. The evening star DJs are 2 Chainz, French Montana, Deorro, Chuckie, Just Blaze, Play-N-Skillz, Steve Aoki and more. Shows start at 5pm. …

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Later this week, those who can will be either stocking up on the last of school supplies and books for the opening of school in the Dominican Republic on 20 August 2018, or sneaking in the last beach outing before school starts. Thursday, 16 August 2018 is an official holiday in the Dominican Republic. Given …

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Copa is promoting fares under US$500 from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). The best fares start at US$403 but are subject to availability and are for travel 1-30 October 2018, with bookings needed to be made by 31 August. The fares are great for connecting onwards to destinations in …

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Caribbean Storm, a world fight show, brings together worldclass kickboxing (K-1) competitors. Competitors from the Dominican Republic will match international athletes from Argentina, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Greece, Russia, Ukraine, Uruguay, and Venezuela. 10 fights have been booked, including one with women. The competition is set for Saturday, 18 August 2018 at the Aqua Park Downtown Punta …

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