Travel – Page 26

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) and the International Council on Monuments and Sites (Icomos) approved the Dominican Republic’s proposal for a buffer zone around the Colonial City of Santo Domingo during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee, held in New Delhi, India, from 21 to 31 July 2024. The …

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The Abinader administration inaugurated a RD$36 million new wharf in Cabo Rojo in the new tourist destination of Pedernales to assist local fishermen and provide shelter for their craft. Over 50 small craft can now be tied up to the wharf, as well as ten boats with larger drafts. There are nearly 400 meters of …

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The multinational International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of Iberia, Vueling, British Airways and Aer Lingus announced last week it desists from its intent to take over Air Europa. The group cited regulatory demands from the European Union headquarters in Brussels. In a note on 26 April 2024, the European Commission had expressed concern …

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According to the regional office of the Ministry of Tourism, about 30 cruise liners will arrive at the two tourist ports in Puerto Plata, Maimon’s Amber Cove, and Taino Bay in Puerto Plata city itself. According to the press release, some 14 vessels will arrive at Taino Bay, and 16 will dock at the nearby …

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Rutaca Airlines, Laser Airlines, Avior Airlines, Venezolana, Turpial Airlines and SkyHigh Dominicana are all impacted by the “temporary suspension” of all direct commercial flights to and from Venezuela from Dominican airports. The Nicolas Maduro government mandated the cancellation of Venezuelan passenger flights as of 31 July 2024. The announcement of the shutdown came after Venezuela …

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Hyatt has just recently started to receive guests at its brand new Secrets Tides Punta Cana in the Uvero Alto section of northern Punta Cana, around a 40-minute drive from the well-connected Punta Cana International Airport. The resort is part of the chain’s Inclusive Collection and is an adults-only property. The property is a US$190 …

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Santo Domingo is a popular venue for international shows. On tour around the world, the famous “Eden” by Joyce Di Donato will be staged on Friday, 2 August 2024 at the main hall of the National Theater. The program contains masterpieces that span centuries (like the aria “Toglierò le sponde al mare” from Mysliveček’s Adamo …

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The National Theater presents the 15th Gala of World Dance Stars on Wednesday, 10 August 2024 at its Carlos Piantini main hall. World-class dancers from all around the world come to perform for the annual benefit. The benefit is for the children with cerebral paralysis foundation, Fundación Nido para Angeles in the Dominican Republic. Tickets …

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The National Theater is staging the gala with some of the leading ballet dancers from Russia, the same that regularly perform in the most famous Russian theaters. The dancers include the world reknown Vladimir Shklyarov, Artёm Ovcharenko, Anna Tikhomirova, Maria Khoreva, Evgeny Konovalov, Anastasia Limenko, Ksenia Shetsova, Anastasia Smirnova, Makar Mikhalkin, Valeria Kuznetsova and Khalid …

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The Santiago City Council has authorized Mayor Ulises Rodríguez to sign an agreement with various cultural institutions, formalizing a recently approved municipal ordinance (Resolution 14-24) to transform the country’s second largest city into a cultural tourism destination. Other members of the committee include the Leon Cultural Center, the City Council, the Ateneo Amantes de la …

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