Travel – Page 85

Tamboril is a municipality in central Santiago province known for its fields of tobacco and tobacco plantations that can be seen from Duarte Highway. Now, the municipality wants to show off the farms and the people’s skills at making cigars to the world and is inviting to the Dominican Cigar Fest on 3, 4 and …

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The Ministry of Culture announces museums will stay open until late and be free to the general public on Saturday, 25 June on occasion of the “Long Night of Museums” event. Culture Minister Milagros German said that this year museums all around the country will be incorporated into the celebration of museums and culture. She …

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The Ministry of Tourism announced the approval of the proposal to rebuild the Fishermen’s Village on Terrenas Beach in Samaná, on the northeastern coast. Tourism Minister David Collado and senator Pedro Catrain were present when the city councilors voted “yes” to the reconstruction. The Ministry of Tourism infrastructure fund will be used to restore the …

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Lonely Planet tells its readers that it’s easy and cost-effective to get around in the Dominican Republic. The famous travel guide and website stresses that it is easy to get around from beach to beach in the Dominican Republic. Lonely Planet extolls the “efficient highway system” that links robust network of roads links towns and …

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Velas Latinoamérica 2022, the Latin American tall ship tour/regatta is coming to the Dominican Republic. From 31 May to 4 June, tall ships from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay will be docking at the Terminal Don Diego right beside the Colonial City attractions of the capital city. The ships to stop in Santo Domingo …

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President Luis Abinader was in Punta Cana for the opening of the Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange (DATE) on 11 May 2022. The business to business gathering is held after a two year interruption for Covid-19. In its 22nd edition, DATE’s success was evident in its record-breaking numbers: 30% higher attendance, with 6,000+ business meetings scheduled, …

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Despite being the leading tourism destination for United States travelers in the Caribbean, Dominican airports are not on the top 10 list for private plane arrivals. The Abinader administration wants to grab a share of the private plane tourism to the Caribbean while at the same time addressing security issues. The agencies that are responsible …

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Millions of dollars are being invested in the Colonial City, the pride and joy of Santo Domingo, to increase its focus on cultural tourism. Four of the leading museums in the historic center are scheduled to be renewed for an enhanced cultural experience. The Colonial City is the oldest city in the Americas and the …

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Mexican wholesale operators see great opportunities for their customers and are increasingly selling city and beach stays in Santo Domingo, La Romana and Punta Cana to Mexican travelers. A fam trip with executives of the important Mexican wholesale companies came as part of the activities scheduled for the Dominican Travel Exchange (DATE) in Punta Cana. …

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Air arrivals in April have set a new record for the Dominican Republic, announced Tourism Minister David Collado. He said 626,010 non-resident visitors came in April 2022. This is 13% more than in April 2018, 7% more than in April 2019 and 91% more than in April 2021, the first year of recovery. “The recovery …

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