Travel – Page 224

The director of Bahia Cruise Services, Federico Schad announces that three mid-sized luxury cruise ships will be arriving in Samana for the 2014-2015 season. These are Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Silversea Cruises and Oceania Cruises. New for this year also is Costa Crociere line’s Costa Mediterranea that will be arriving from Miami, Florida. The cruise …

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The Ministry of Tourism announced the International Cap Cana Billfish Shootout is taking place this coming 4-11 June at the Cap Cana Marina in Punta Cana. The event, in its 20th year, is considered the grand prix of billfish tournaments. In addition to world-class fishing, a full-week of accompanying festivities is planned including beach parties, …

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The Ministry of Tourism was a key sponsor of the People en Espanol’s “50 Most Beautiful” issue gala at New York City’s Capitale on 12 May. The 18th annual event followed in suit of the issue’s “circus theme” and honored well-regarded celebrities in the US Hispanic market. “We greatly value our ongoing partnership with People …

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Punta Cana is ranked 5th in the Top Ten International Summer Hot Spots for the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA). The destination was chosen for its combination of a great beach, rest and relaxation possible at the resorts that also offer golf and many other activities and excursions within the 2.5-hour range making this …

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The Central Bank reports that the number of tourist arrivals to the Dominican Republic was up by 56,433 foreign non-resident visitors in April, for a total of 445,018 travelers in the month, up 14.5% when compared to the same month in 2013. The main reason was the strong growth in European arrivals during the period. …

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Travelers who prefer Newark International Airport (EWR) to the northeast of the US can now fly JetBlue. The leading air carrier to the Dominican Republic recently began its Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cibao International Airport in Santiago. The new flight is part of JetBlue’s strategy to strengthen its positioning as the leading airline …

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The Santo Domingo Cluster, in cooperation with the Santo Domingo city government opened the “KiosKo Dominicano” at Plaza Guibia on the Malecon last week. USAID supported the venture by funding the kiosk that seeks to provide a recreational space for exhibiting the country’s traditions and customs. Freddy Ginebra, general coordinator for the Santo Domingo Tourism …

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Mark 5-8 June 2014 on your calendar and head for Bani in the southwestern Dominican Republic. Expo Mango is an annual event not to be missed by anyone who loves biting into a luscious mango. More than 200 varieties are available at farm prices during the mango festival that will be held at the central …

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A new reality series is airing on E television. Escape Club is a one-hour, real-life soap opera where 12 men and women leave their old lives behind them, head for a resort getaway in Punta Cana on the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic and look for a change in their destinies. The reality show …

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Teeth of the Dog in Casa de Campo is hosting the Dominican Republic Golf Open, the leading golf tournament to be held this year. Cash prize for the event is US$150,000. The tournament is operated under the PGA Tour Latin America (NecSeries Tour). Players are likely to represent Latin American countries in the Rio de …

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