Travel – Page 41

On the occasion of celebrating the 40th anniversary of its international flight, the Punta Cana International Airport officially opened Terminal B to accommodate the increasing numbers of travelers arriving and deporting to the eastern airport. Punta Cana International Airport visionary, Frank Rainieri Marranzini was present to receive President Luis Abinader and Tourism Minister David Collado …

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Arajet, the low-priced Caribbean airline, reports a record 240,000 passengers carried in the first quarter of 2024. In March 2024 alone, 64,000 passengers (minus transit passengers) were transported. Arajet has 23 direct flights from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to 16 countries in the Americas, including Canada and Mexico in North America and others in …

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Take a stroll south of Av. Winston Churchill to the government offices area of the Centro de los Heroes or around Columbus Park in the Colonial City and enjoy the lovely decorations provided by the flowering of the oak trees. The trees bloom at the start of spring, as Diario Libre highlights. The falling flowers, …

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The Van Gogh Immersive Experience in Santo Domingo is not the original experience, TV host Mariasela Alvarez announced after checking with the originators of the global touring art show. DR1 had wrongfully reported it was the original experience. The Van Gogh event that is taking place at the Plaza de la Cultura is another fun …

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A travel feature in the Toronto Star looks into the possibility of people of all ages taking surfing classes. The author was here and picked up points in El Encuentro beach in Cabarete, Puerto Plata and shares her experiences so more can follow her example. Read more:Toronto Star 16 April 2024

The Corales Puntacana PGA Championship is scheduled to tee off on Thursday, April 18 at the Corales Golf Club in the Dominican Republic. The Corales Puntacana Championship features 132 players competing for US$4 million. Read more:Sports Skeeda DR1 Travel News 16 April 2024

Las Americas International Airport was closed temporarily on the evening of 7 April for the repair of a detachment in the runway asphalt pavement surface, Aerodom, the Vinci airport concessionaire reported via X. Vinci/Aerodom reported that the airport closed in the understanding that safety is first. Luis José López, communications director for the airport, explained …

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The Holland America line cruise ship Nieuw Amsterdam with 1,935 passengers on board arrived on Monday, 8 April 2024 to Port Cabo Rojo, becoming the second to test the newest cruise ship sea port in the country. The ship has capacity for up to 2,106 visitors and 929 crew members. The Dominican Republic ports in …

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The Ministry of Tourism proudly announced the surpassing of 10 million visitors in 2023. Now, Deputy Minister of Tourism Jacqueline Mora tells Caribbean Journal the expectations are of reaching 12 million in 2024. In the interview, the minister addressed the concern about growing too fast to keep up with demand for trained staff. She was …

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The city of Santo Domingo is experiencing a boom with the opening of international brand hotels. Monika Infante, president of the Santo Domingo Tourism Cluster, estimates more than 1,500 hotel rooms are being added this year to the capital city accommodations inventory. Most of the rooms are opening in Piantini, the city business center that …

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