Travel – Page 166

Four more streets will become pedestrian walks as part of the mobility plan for the Colonial City of Santo Domingo prepared in coordination with the National Ground Transit Institute (Intrant). Maribel Villalona, responsible since 2013 for the renewal works in the Colonial City on behalf of the Ministry of Tourism, said the streets would be …

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Travelers will be able to enjoy the ambience of Punta Cana one last time before returning to their home cities. In Punta Cana International Airport’s VIP lounge, you’ll be able to take a dip in an infinity pool prior to boarding your plane. The new VIP lounge facilities include the panoramic outdoor swimming pool that …

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Minitas Beach Club & Restaurant is being renovated and will feature a 23-meter infinity pool and deck addition, ocean view bar lounge with live music and spaces for signature dining to take advantage of the panoramic Caribbean tropical sunsets and views. Casa de Campo Resort & Villas announced that the enhancements to the beach of …

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According to the Annual Index of Global Destination Cities Index for 2016 carried out by Mastercard, Punta Cana is the leading Latin American and Caribbean destination for leisure vacations, followed by San Jose, Costa Rica (86.3%), Buenos Aires (93.7%, Mexico City (83%), Rio de Janeiro (77.8%) and Lima (76%). In total overnight visitors and overall …

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The only United States chef to have been awarded simultaneous three star Michelin ratings for two different restaurants, Thomas Keller, will be in Cap Cana, Punta Cana for the Thomas Keller Gastronomy and Golf Weekend from 15-22 November 2017. The event will be held at the Eden Roc and will pay homage to Keller’s cuisine. …

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As reported in USA Today, the United States government is just waiting for the Dominican Republic “to address some minor infrastructure issues and clear-up some legal authority matters in order to allow the issuing of pre-clearance protocols for the facilities at the Punta Cana International Airport”. Punta Cana International Airport has an agreement with the …

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USA Today lists several changes by major cruise ship lines in the Caribbean after Irma and Maria swept through the region, removing several important cruise ship destinations from the cruise ship map for the start of the winter season. Major ports that were damaged are located in St. Maarten/St. Martin, Tortola in the British Virgin …

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Playa Hotels & Resorts announces Sanctuary Cap Cana will now operate under the hotel chain. In July 2017, Playa had announced the start of construction of the 750-room Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara All-Inclusive Resort Complex. With the agreement, Playa assumes the overall management of a third property in Punta Cana, the Sanctuary Cap Cana …

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President Danilo Medina will be traveling to Jamaica in November 2017, to speak at the World Tourism Organization’s International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development Conference in Montego Bay. Jamaican Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett made the announcement in Jamaica. The WTO conference is set to take place 27-29 November 2017 at the Montego Bay Convention …

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Enjoy the electrifying music and atmosphere of the most anticipated music festival, the Festival Presidente. The event is scheduled to take place from 3-5 November 2017 at the Felix Sánchez Olympic Stadium of the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center. In its 20th year, Festival Presidente presents: Friday, 3 November 2017: Enrique Iglesias, Marc Anthony, Maluma, …

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