Travel – Page 29

The Ministry of Tourism reports significant steps were taken this month for the restoring and revitalizing of Sosua Beach in Puerto Plata. Structures that had been illegally erected within the 60-meter coastal zone were demolished and removed. The Executive Unit for the Readecuation of Neighborhoods and Environments (URBE), under the Ministry of the Presidency, initiated …

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The Taino Cultural Center at Casa del Cordón is the newest attraction open to the general public in the Colonial City. The colonial building dates back to 1503 and is regarded as the first stone and two-story house in the New World. It now houses the permanent exhibition of approximately 350 pre-Hispanic archeological pieces donated …

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A dedicated group of Dominican chefs rose to the challenge of preparing the world’s largest majarete, the corn pudding Dominican style. The majarete desert weighed a staggering 858.95 kilograms. It took around eight hours of preparation and six hours of cooking. The team was led by Chef Solangel Velázquez and a team of 19 culinary …

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The American Express Global Travel Trends Report reveals that a staggering 77% of tourists are placing a higher premium on the quality of their travel experiences than on the cost. Furthermore, 78% seek more spontaneous trips, according to the report. The Dominican Republic, noted for its high levels of tourist satisfaction, is capitalizing on these …

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H&M has opened a 1,900 m2 store in the first floor of Agora Mall (Av. Abraham Lincoln corner Av. John F Kennedy) in time for Black Friday and Christmas shopping in the capital city. H&M is inviting buyers to come take a look at all that is available in the large store, including their Holiday …

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The Constitutional Court has ruled that the Open Skies Agreement with the United States, signed on 2 August 2024, is in line with the 2024 Constitution. This decision, outlined in Ruling TC/0670/24, paves the way for the implementation of a framework aimed at expanding air transportation opportunities between the two nations, fostering competition, and minimizing …

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It is a common practice to leave the cedula behind when traveling abroad with a Dominican passport. The Migration Agency (DGM) is now requiring outgoing Dominican passengers to show their ID cards (cedulas) to leave the country. This additional measure, implemented in recent weeks, aims to bolster security and prevent identity theft, Diario Libre reports. …

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Princess Leonor of Spain, the heir to the Spanish throne, is set to visit the Dominican Republic as part of her naval training next year. The future queen will be embarking on a six-month voyage aboard the Spanish Navy’s training ship, the Juan Sebastián de Elcano, starting in January 2025. Her father, today King Felipe …

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Tourism is a big industry in the Dominican Republic and the many holidays stimulate domestic travel. The holidays celebrate Roman Catholic religious dates and mark important historical events. In some years more than others commemorative dates are switched around to accommodate work. This year, the Ministry of Labor has only changed two dates that will …

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Located on Av. Tiradentes 49 in the center of Santo Domingo, The Messi Experience offers football fans a privileged insight into the career of legendary Argentinean player Lionel Messi. Santo Domingo is now the fourth city around the world to host the immersive event, following Buenos Aires, Miami and Los Angeles. The experience offers visitors …

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