Travel – Page 28

La Romana is best known for its Casa de Campo Resort, and for Dominicus and Bayahibe resorts that cater to Italian tourists. The area is served by a jewel of a small airport, the La Romana International Airport (Casa de Campo), LRM. The airport is located between the two giants of the Dominican Republic, Punta …

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The new Cabo Rojo Cruise Ship Port in Pedernales, in southwestern Dominican Republic, continues to welcome cruise ships as these test the port with their passengers in the upcoming months. The Dominican government allowed for the installation of the major cruise ship terminal that has opened up one of the most pristine secluded beaches in …

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President Luis Abinader last weekend toured the El Dorado Water Park in Cap Cana, the resort and residential area on the southern coast of Punta Cana. The park has been in operation since May 2024. El Dorado Water Park is the new attraction in Punta Cana. Located in the southern stretch of the Punta Cana …

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The new Via Sacra connects two historic churches in the eastern capital city of Higuey. On Friday, 13 September 2024, President Luis Abinader himself was in Higuey to inaugurate the pilgrimage boulevard that honors the La Altagracia Virgin. The RD$115 million project also included the reconstruction of several streets surrounding the Basilica of Our Lady …

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President Luis Abinader himself checked in to see the improvements at the Faro a Colón, the Columbus Lighthouse that houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus. Located in eastern Santo Domingo, the lighthouse was inaugurated in 1992 using a design from a British architect drafted in 1931. The Faro a Colon is both a mausoleum and …

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The Dominican Republic’s Port Authority (Apordom) has reported a significant increase in cruise ship arrivals for August and September 2024. The country welcomed a total of 42 cruise ships in August, carrying over 139,000 visitors. According to Apordom’s data, the majority of cruise ships in August docked at Amber Cove (16) in Puerto Plata, followed …

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Renowned jazz pianist and music arranger Manuel Tejada will be delighting crowds with “Manuel Tejada Jazz & Más,” a series of concerts featuring Tejada and his quintet performing a variety of jazz standards and original compositions. The concerts will take place at the Lungomare Bar & Lounge, located within the Santo Domingo Sheraton Hotel on …

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Santo Domingo continues to strengthen its positioning as a place for shopping. Banana Republic is one of the new stores opening at the expanded section of the Blue Mall on Av. Winston Churchill and Av. Gustavo Mejia Ricart. Located on the second floor of the Blue Mall shopping tower, the popular American store features the …

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American Airlines has opening bookings for its seasonal flight to La Romana International Airport (LRM) from Miami International Airport (MIA). The flights begin on 5 December 2024 and are on sale now. Basic economy fares start at around US$400 round trip. Landing in La Romana’s Casa de Campo International Airport (LRM) is a plus for …

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The seventh edition of SDQ Gastronómico opens with food events in Santiago, Santo Domingo, and Punta Cana. In Santiago, the event will run from Monday, 16 September to Sunday, 22 September 2024. In Punta Cana, the dates are Monday, 7 October to Sunday, 13 October 2024. In the capital city, the dates are Monday, 10 …

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