Travel – Page 17

The capital city carnival parade is set for Sunday, 2 March 2025 along the Malecon starting at 3pm. This is an event for all the family. The carnival this year is dedicated to former Vice President Milagros Ortiz Bosch. Juan Carlos Núñez “Kiko” and Paulina Ramírez have been crowned as the king and queen of …

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It’s freezing cold in Connecticut, but the people there have a new choice for flying south to enjoy time on the beach. Starting this past Friday, 21 February 2025, Avelo Airlines has begun flying nonstop from Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Windsor Locks to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). The nonstop route from Connecticut will …

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President Luis Abinader was in Las Terrenas on Sunday, 23 February 2025 to be present for the inauguration of the newly reconstructed Pueblo de Pescadores square in Las Terrenas, Samana. The food and night-time recreational area was reopened after major rebuilding following a major fire. The redesigned Pueblo de Pescadores beach-facing square cost over RD$290 …

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BOC Aviation announced it has leased five Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to Arajet of the Dominican Republic. The long-term lease agreements are part of the company’s fleet expansion strategy as the Dominican Republic-based airline flies from both Las Americas International and Punta Cana International airports to Puerto Rico and the United States. The airline …

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The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort, a Marriott luxury brand, is set to open its doors in April 2025, marking the Marriott luxury brand’s debut in the Dominican Republic. The luxury resort located in the southern Cap Cana residential and tourism development will feature 200 rooms, including suites with swim-out options. The resort will have …

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Medical tourism is a booming industry in the Dominican Republic. The medical sector has outfitted itself to serve most of the needs of the population of the country. People who can afford to be treated abroad are now carrying out most of the medical check-ups and procedures in the country. The country’s excellent air connectivity …

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The Ministry of Tourism announced on 12 February 2025 a new record in tourist arrivals for the month of January. In January 2025 alone, the country welcomed 1,155,484 tourists, marking a 53% increase compared to pre-pandemic 2019, a 22% rise from 2023, and an 8% jump from 2024. Tourism Minister David Collado announced the impressive …

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Polish tourists are discovering Dominican beaches from Boca Chica to Punta Cana now that Anex Poland, the leading Polish tour operator, is flying direct from Warsaw and Katowice in Poland to centrally located La Romana International Airport, El Dinero reports. The service began on 27 December 2024, with increased passenger capacity starting 23 January 2025. …

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Since Arajet began flying direct to Mexico September 2022, travel between both countries has boomed, El Dinero reports. Thousands of Dominicans are visiting Mexico, a country that allows visa-free travel to Dominicans who have US, Canadian or Schengen visas already in their passports. Otherwise, a tourist visa costs US$53. The number of Mexican tourists visiting …

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Arajet, the Dominican Republic’s low-cost airline, has announced the opening of ticket sales for its new direct routes connecting the Dominican Republic with Puerto Rico. The routes will connect Santo Domingo (SDQ) to San Juan (SJU) and Punta Cana (PUJ) to San Juan. Arajet has operations out of Las Americas International (SDQ) and Punta Cana …

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