Travel – Page 216

The government has leveled the access road to Bahia de las Aguilas, making it much more accessible overland. Previously, the road was so steep that few people attempted the stretch and most visited by sea. The sea outing, because of its great panoramic views of the coastline, continues to be recommended. Bahia de las Aguilas, …

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The Gansevoort Hotel Group is banking on the revitalization of Sosua. Their deluxe oceanfront resort is scheduled to open on 15 December 2014 at Playa Imbert (Calle Bruno Philip 5, El Batey), the Gansevoort Hotel Group announced this month. The former Ocean Club Luxury Residence in Sosua will be reopening as Gansevoort Playa Imbert. The …

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The board of directors of Central Romana Corporation has appointed Rafael Torres as president of Casa de Campo resort. Torres is a graduate of the University of Madrid hotel school with over 20 years experience in the hotel industry. He comes to Casa de Campo after working as director general for Melia hotels in Spain, …

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Ocean World has announced the temporary shutdown of its casino following the termination of the administration agreement that was previously arranged with Integrity Gaming Dominicana IGD, S.R.L. This termination occurred after an arbitration tribunal ordered it in response to a legal claim made by Ocean World, S.A. and also ordered Integrity Gaming Dominicana IGD, S.R.L. …

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Organized by the Dominican Golf Federation, the Dominican Republic Amateur Open tournament is scheduled from 27 October to 2 November 2014. Play is organized for three Casa de Campo golf courses – Teeth of the Dog, Dye Fore and The Links.

Argentinean Airlines (AA) is ready to begin new flights to the Dominican Republic in January. The airline says that starting on 3 January 2015 it will start flights to Punta Cana International Airport with a stopover in Caracas, Venezuela. The airline will be using 737-800 Boeings, with capacity for 170 passengers. The Punta Cana flight …

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The Ministry of Tourism will be sponsoring the DR’s best tennis player ever, Victor Estrella (ranked 65th by the Association of Tennis Professionals) in his travels around the world playing the 100 top-ranked players. The Ministry will provide US$100,000 in funding from October through December 2015. 2014 has been Estrella’s best year yet, with his …

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The Dominican Winter Baseball League has announced that the 2014-2015 Professional Winter Baseball Championship will start this Thursday, 16 October 2014. The opening game is between the Estrellas Orientales and the Toros del Este at the Francisco Micheli Ball Park in La Romana. This year the tournament is dedicated to the memory of Carlos Manuel …

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JetBlue Airways, the largest carrier to the Dominican Republic, has announced the start of seasonal non-stop winter flights to Puerto Plata from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). The flights are to Puerto Plata’s Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) and will commence on 1 November 2014 operating once weekly on Saturdays. The flight departs Boston at …

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Mexican stars Marco Antonio Solis and Ana Gabriel will be together in concert at the Filmore Hall of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana on 29 November 2014. Ana Gabriel is best known for her songs like “El cigarillo,” “Tu lo decidiste,” “Quien como tu” and “Cosas del amor”. Marco Antonio Solis is …

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