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The Dominican Republic National Hotel & Tourist Association (Asonahores) is holding its annual trade show at the Barcelo Bavaro Convention Center from 9-11 September 2015. Now in its 29th year, the event is dedicated to the Barcelo hotel chain and its president, don Simon Barcelo. Barcelo was the first Spanish hotel chain to invest in …

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Puerto Plata is hosting Discover Puerto Plata once again this year. The event takes place from 6 to 10 October 2015. Discover Puerto Plata is the north coast destination’s leading marketing event. Travel agents, tour operators and tourism product suppliers from the north coast will be taking part along with key Ministry of Tourism officials. …

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Sammy Sosa will be inducted together with several other Latin American baseball legends during the 2-5 December 2015 ceremonies at the La Romana-based Latino Baseball Hall of Fame. The announcement was made on MLB Network on Friday, 21 August 2015. Sosa ended his career with 609 homeruns, and was the 1998 NL MVP with the …

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The paving of the 24km of the Juncalito-Janico road in Santiago, which winds through mountainous terrain in the Central highlands, makes a the wonderful drive through the panoramic terrain now easy. The road opens the way to ecological tourism, as it joins a farming region with city centers. The area is a major coffee producing …

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The Ministry of Public Works began last week the repair of the mountain road that links the communities of Yasica Arriba and Pedro Garcia in Puerto Plata with Gurabo in Santiago. The panoramic mountain road is known as the “Carretera Turistica”. Several areas of the road have been affected by landslides. The road is being …

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Casa de Campo is inviting to participate in its three-day Food & Wine Festival 2015 with the participation of prestigious international and local chefs. These include Chef Anthony Masas (Casa de Campo), Chef Xabier Gutierrez (Restaurante Arzak, San Sebastian) and Chef Saverio Stassi (Restaurante Pat’e Palo, Santo Domingo) 21 to 23 August 2015. Casa de …

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Merengue singer Eddy Herrera is booked for a performance on Friday, 28 August 2015 at the Ocean World Marina & Park in Cofresi, Puerto Plata. Tickets purchased in advance cost RD$600. Call 809 291-2204 Listen to his music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBD3GqbBPNY

Mexican singer Alejandro Fernandez is booked for a Saturday, 29 August 2015 concert at Altos de Chavon in Casa de Campo. For the occasion, the La Romana resort is offering two value-added packages for those who want to come for the concert. Available for travel 28-30 August 2015, guests have the choice of a 4-bedroom …

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Dominic Meacock and Helena Oyo-Meacock from London, England didn’t wait to retire when deciding to move to the Dominican Republic for a change of lifestyle. They live with their two young children on a property on the outskirts of Las Terrenas in Hoyo Cacao that they call “Jurassic Park” (Tel: (829) 435-2390), where they let …

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Those in the Dominican Republic from 8-13 September 2015 should not miss the excellent selection of environmental awakening films to be shown at venues in 10 Dominican cities. The 5th Annual Funglode Film Showing is a collection of inspiring and mind-opening environmental themed films. Workshops, master classes, and talks are organized. The viewing of the …

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