Travel – Page 454

Tourist bound for Jamaica sent to DR

Some 2,000 British tourists bound for Jamaica were rerouted to resorts in the Dominican Republic. Tourists that would have vacationed in Jamaica, and others that were in Jamaica were flown out to the DR. Aerodom, that manages the Puerto Plata and Las Americas international airports, assisted the tour operators by reducing airport fees. The plus …

The season is not over

The hurricane season in the Dominican Republic is not over. September is the peak month for hurricanes in the Caribbean. While Ivan is no longer a threat to the Caribbean, affecting the Caribbean, and already, another storm, which would be named as Jeanne as soon as it increases its intensity. The storm?s track has it …

DR1 hurricane coverage

For all those interested in following the storms from a Dominican perspective, dr1.com features the most comprehensive information site with updates 24 hours/7 days a week. From the moment these are in the neighborhood, DR1 correspondents check in to share their forecasts and analysis of what all the weather jargon means and what is the …

Hans Dannenberg in Tourism

President Leonel Fernandez appointed Hans Dannenberg, the former director of the Puerto Plata hotel association, as deputy minister of tourism (Decree 916-04). While the Toursim Ministry was under Subervi, Dannenberg assisted with marketing matters. He is now entrusted with touristic issues dealing with the south central region, that is ranging from Boca Chica to Azua …

Jet skis banned at many beaches

In a three-column, full-page announcement, the Ministry of Tourism prohibited the use of jet skis at most of the nation?s beaches. The basic concern of the authorities is the safety of swimmers at the beaches. As a result, jet skis will not be permitted at Boca Chica, Playa Caribe, Guayacanes, Juan Dolio, Villa del Mar, …

Millionth tourist arrives in Punta Cana

A passenger from Madrid, Spain became the one millionth traveller to come through Punta Cana International Airport?s gates this year. In 2003, the airport reached the one-millionth mark for the first time in October. Punta Cana International Airport began operations in 1984 with two international flights a week, moving about 3,000 passengers in its first …

Punta Cana polytechnical school

The Punta Cana Group and the Punta Cana Foundation announced the start of classes at the Anne & Ted Kheel Polytech in Punta Cana. The privately-run technical high school boasts a new building with four classrooms and capacity for 120 students, at a cost of RD$20 million. The school serves low-income students in the communities …

Antique hotel opens in colonial city

An early 20th century hotel has reopened in the Colonial City. The Antiguo Hotel Europe originally operated from 1930-1965 as a traditional hotel, standing out for the exquisite detail and design of its balconies with the characteristic ironwork of the period. The new owners, represented by Spanish businessman Alberto Barrera, have invested RD$100 million in …

Wine tours to Neiba?

Wine growing in the Caribbean? The land and climate conditions of Neiba, in the province of Bahoruco (an easy three and a half hour drive west of Santo Domingo) have created what seems to be a miracle ? the first bottles of wine that could have been produced in any of the world’s best vineyards. …

Low cost fares from Florida

Spirit Airlines, the leading low-fare airline, announced today its daily non-stop service from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo as of 18 November 2004. The flights offer connections to Atlantic City, Cancun, Chicago/O’Hare, NY/La Guardia, Providence and Washington, D.C./Reagan National. The flights to Santo Domingo’s Las Americas International come at a time the US Department of …

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