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Puerto Plata hurting

Image via Wikipedia Puerto Plata had long been a major tourism center for the DR, registering 20% yearly growth rates during the 1990s, but the last 8 years have seen sharp declines in the number of tourist arrivals. According to the Central Bank, the last time Puerto Plata saw a spike in the number of arrivals was in 2000 when 786,000 tourists visited. Every year since then has seen sharp annual declines, with a total of 540,000 arrivals in 2008. According…

Dominican Republic: Riches in the ‘poor man’s Caribbean’

A stylish facelift means that the Dominican Republic now caters for more than the mass market – one reason BA has started flying there. Fred Mawer explores. The Dreams Punta Cana is an appealing place. A river-like swimming pool snakes through mature grounds planted with palms and sea grapes. To either side of the property, an untamed white-sand beach extends as far as the eye can see. Facilities for children are excellent. Let’s say you have £900 to spend on a low-season…

A taste of the tropical: The Dominican Republic revealed

Another great post from a British website: Sammy Davis Junior is a friend of mine. I met him last week in the Dominican Republic. He poured me Santo-libre cocktails while balancing on the tailgate of a fast-moving truck. Santo-libres are the rum-and-Sprite cousin of the more familiar rum-and-Coke Cuba-libre. They taste just as good. I had not expected to find Sammy Davis Junior alive, well, and extreme-bartending in the Dominican Republic, but I knew precious little about the country before I…

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Where to Stay in the Dominican Republic

Image by wolfgang.wedenig – wuschL via Flickr The Dominican Republic has become a popular destination for all types of vacationers. The main reason is because the Dominican Republic has resorts to accommodate everyone, from families on vacation to honeymooners. The south coast of the island, from Punta Cana all the way to Santo Domingo, has an abundance of resorts each with something unique to offer. One of the biggest all inclusives in this area is the Casa de Campo in La Romana. This resort…

Punta Cana – Dominican Republic

This is an awesome description i just found from someone who just took a trip to Bavaro.  The article is very informative. Punta Cana, situated on the south east coast of the Dominican Republic with miles of powdery white sand beaches, & great golf courses is a perfect vacation getaway I recently spent 4 days here, and trust me that’s not enough time to fully experience all that Punta Cana has to offer. Some Quick Facts Language: Spanish; some English spoken in tourist areas Location: On…

Labor day weekend deal in the Dominican Republic

Image by rodricar via Flickr Get clicking – it’s not too late.  Jet Blue has cheap flights leaving from JFK on Thursday to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic for $109 and returning Monday for $289. There are many hotels in the area; one you may wish to choose is the Melia. Their nightly average rate is $74 for double occupancy, is in the city center, has a restaurant, bar/lounge, pool with sundeck, fitness center, full-service spa with sauna, concierge, and even a casino with…

Punta Cana Princess

A description from Jan Ross from Travel Authority Blog I just spent a few days in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, visiting several different resorts with the wonderful Vacation Express folks, and the only problem I am left with after days spent enjoying the beautiful beach, lounging by gorgeous pools, and eating wonderful food is this. Which fabulous resort do I write about first? It’s quite the quandary. Each one was more spectacular than the last, with everything from a pirate ship in the lagoon…

Advices when Traveling to Dominican Republic

I have written a couple of articles regarding what to expect and advice when travelling to DR.  However, I think this article is worth publishing here for its attention to detail and completeness. Read on : Dominican Republic is one of the tourist destinations more visited by most of the citizens of the planet. Your enormous and blue beaches, your form of life and the hospitality of your inhabitants do that, every year the number of tourists multiplies in the area. It is…

Crisis económica no afecta turismo en Punta Cana

El empresario turístico Frank Rainieri ha asegurado que la crisis económica mundial no ha tenido gran impacto en Punta Cana porque la cantidad de turistas sigue llegando como en años anteriores. Ha indicado que en lo que va de año han llegado por la terminal de Punta Cana más de un millón de visitantes. “Sí, hemos tenido que ser más creativos, sí, hemos tenido que, en algunas ocasiones, reducir las tarifas, hacer descuentos y promociones, pero todo dentro de un marco…