Travel – Page 214

Tourism Minister Francisco Javier Garcia says that DR tourism experienced a growth of 7.7% at the close of November 2014. He attributed the increase to cooperation between public and private sectors. He said that 2015 would be an even better year, with a forecast growth rate of more than 10%. Garcia said that the number …

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Cigar manufacturers in the Dominican Republic are inviting aficionados to the Procigar Festival 2015 that will take place at venues in Puerto Plata, Santiago, Bonao and La Romana. There will be cigar factory and tobacco field tours to General Cigar, Davidoff, Quesada Cigars, La Aurora, Corporacion Cigar Export, Tabacalera La Alianza-EP Carrillo, La Flor Dominicana, …

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Casa de Campo, the leading golf resort in the Caribbean, will be celebrating the 2015 Casa de Campo Pro-Am Series this January and March. The dates are 41st Annual CDC International Pro-Am from 28th Caribbean International Pro-Am II from 12-17 January 2015 (sold out), and 31st Caribbean International Pro-Am from 26-31 January 2015 and 2-7 …

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If you are in Santo Domingo this week, don’t miss the outstanding spectacle of jazz on the steps of Calle El Conde. Sly & The Latin Bars will be playing on Thursday, 8 January 2015 as of 8pm. This is a Latin Jazz Fusion group with Sly de Moya, Roberto Olea, Julito Figueroa, July Monte, …

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The Ministry of Public Works has announced the opening of the extension of the Autopista del Coral (Circuito del Este) that leads to northern Punta Cana in time for the peak Christmas holidays. The stretch from Bavaro to Uvero Alto and Miches, some 70 km, is now open for general traffic, with the formal inauguration …

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Tourism in the Dominican Republic is expected to end 2014 with 7% growth and a record number of visitors. But this is not the exception in the world. The United Nations World Tourism Organization says that more than 1.1 billion international tourists will have traveled the world in 2014, a new record. During the first …

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When traveling to Santo Domingo, take note of the many international and national stars appearing at city venues. New for 2015 are the international shows at the new amphitheater at the Parque Ibero-Americano. Entertainment promoter Cesar Suarez has been entrusted with booking acts for the new Parque Ibero-Americano amphitheater. The schedule includes Chucho Avellanet and …

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San Jose de Ocoa agri-tourism and mountain attractions are joining Constanza and Jarabacoa in a three-for-one regional destination initiative. The National Competitiveness Council, the Inter-American Development Bank and the San Jose de Ocoa EcoTourism Cluster will be working together to market the three destinations located in the Dominican Republic’s central mountain area. The IDB will …

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Opening this December, CHIC by Royalton Punta Cana is offering something different with a mermaid pool, a DJ booth at the pool, personal poolside cabanas, an oxygen bar, a culinary experience chef’s table and extensive spa with hydrotherapy circuit for its guests. The adults-only luxury resort is located in northern Punta Cana in the beach …

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