Travel – Page 491

Brazilian guitarist-pianist, Egberto Gismonti will perform at the National Theater this Wednesday, 26 March. Anthony Oca?a and maestro percussionist Guarionex Aquino will appear at the Santo Domingo main stage to accompany the famous instrumentalist and composer. For those vacationing in Santo Domingo, this is an opportunity to see one of the best Brazilian contemporary musicians …

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The Dominican Republic Department of Migration has not changed its policy of admitting US tourists arriving with and subsequently allowing these to exit the country with the mere presentation of their tourist cards and the same identification documents with which they entered. Migration supervisor Jose Flores at Las Americas International Airport, and Jose Oliva, spokesman …

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The Central Bank says that for the first half of March, foreign air arrivals increased 19% compared to the same period in 2002. In January travel had been up 36%, in February 22%.  So far, the Caribbean had somewhat benefited from the uncertainty, as more US travelers preferred to stay in the neighborhood and have …

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IATA forecasts the war will bring a 15-20% drop in passenger numbers. As airlines worldwide experience a sharp drop in travelers because of the war with Iraq, many hot deals, spring savings and saver fares are being announced, at the same time that new policies are making it easier to travel now. Days before the …

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The Dominican Port Authority is expecting 600 cruise liners to visit Dominican ports this year, while travel data for 2002 reveals that this type of tourism has increased by 18.6% since 2001. According to the economic report released by the Central Bank, the port of Santo Domingo and the ferry service from Puerto Rico were …

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If in the Dominican Republic in March and April, be sure to try to get a taste of the seasonal Dominican treat, ?Habichuelas con Dulce?.  The dish is made at home at this time of the year, and everyone asks for it. The big pots of the pudding-like desert are prepared and portions are then …

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TV producer Freddy Beras Goico will be in charge of the extravaganza planned for the opening of the Santo Domingo Pan American Games, as he leads a dream team of producers, including Guillermo Cordero, Chiqui Haddad and Jose Antonio Rodriguez. Big names on the list of entertainers considered for the show are Juan Luis Guerra, …

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Howard Friedman, president of the Americas, Hilton International was in Santo Domingo over the weekend for the official inauguration of the new Coral by Hilton all-inclusive brandname resort. The first hotels to operate under the new division are the Coral Resorts? Marien (Puerto Plata), Hamaca (Boca Chica), Coral (Bayahibe) and Costa Caribe (Juan Dolio).  Julio …

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As Easter Week approaches, hotels are gearing up to manage 100-percent occupancy rates. During this peak vacation period for Dominicans, travelers may expect some lines for dinner, but no different than what can be expected in the month of August, another prime season for domestic travel on weekends in the Dominican Republic.  Schools will close …

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Santiago?s Cibao airport has seen traffic volumes beyond its expectations for the first year. El Caribe newspaper reports that during its first 10 months in operation, 260,352 passengers have used the terminal, which is 18.3 percent more than the forecast for the period. The project took off gradually, until American Airlines booked its first flight …

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