Dominican News

DR becomes Russia's partner country for Moscow tourism fair

Sat, 4 Feb 2012 04:08:00 GMT
Moscow.- The 19th Moscow International Travel and

Dominican Republic day tours open now

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:36:00 GMT
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Republic Escorted Tours (DRET) announced it is

Finn cruise ship visit a milestone for the country

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:27:00 GMT
Santo Domingo.- During the current cruise season the line Kristina Cruise began visits to Santo Domingo's Port of Sans Soucí, making history as the country's first cruise ship from Finland.

Mountain road showcases its own charms for tourists

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:20:00 GMT
Puerto Plata. - The Luperon road's own tourist attractions along its span linking Santiago with Puerto Plata, between the towns Gran Parada and Gurabo, have been showcased in a guide to promote the route's enchantments, from the Cibao Valley to the Atlantic coast.

Santo Domingo Mayor again vows Colonial Zone facelift

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:47:00 GMT
Santo Domingo.- National District mayor Roberto Salcedo on Monday told news source dioariolibre.com that he'll reach an agreement with the owners of condemned buildings in the Colonial Zone and with their tenants to move those who live in them.

Humpback whale-watching season starts Sunday

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:37:00 GMT
Santo Domingo.- Starting Sunday Dominicans and foreigners alike will be able to observe the humpback whales which visit the Atlantic coast every year, an arrival Environment minister Ernesto Reyna affirms will mean more income for northeastern Samaná and Hato Mayor provinces.

Long weekend a boon for hotels nationwide

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:59:00 GMT
Santo Domingo.- The long holiday weekend boosted Puerto Plata's hotel occupancy to around 80%, whereas in Punta Cana and Las Terrenas, in Samaná remained at 100%, mostly the result of the high season.

Air Caraibes announces new flight Santo Domingo-Paris

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:28:00 GMT
Santo Domingo.- French airline Air Caraibes announced the opening of its new online reservations for transatlantic route Santo Domingo-Paris (Orly), whose inaugural flight will take place March 25 this year. The announcement was made during a meeting at Mitre restaurant where General Air Services president Gustavo De Hostos gave the details of the new route, which is aimed at expanding the airline's distance network within the Caribbean.On routes to Paris, the airline operates A330 flights, which offers plenty of

Puerto Plata US$65.0M Carnival cruise port full steam ahead

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:07:00 GMT
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.- Executives of the cruise ship company Carnival Corporation yesterday reiterated they'll build a tourist terminal in nearby Maimón Bay, and expect it to bring social and economic development and spur the relaunch of cruise tourism in the North coast destination.

Traveling internationally? Have a drink on American Airlines

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:26:00 GMT
FORT WORTH, Texas, /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines invites customers to raise a glass. Beginning Feb. 1, customers traveling in the main cabin on American's international flights between the U.S. and Europe, Asia, and certain countries in South America can enjoy beer and wine - compliments of the airline - as part of the inflight beverage service.

Saona Island villagers to get solar energy at last

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:27:00 GMT
Santo Domingo. - Before the end of March Saona Island's inhabitants will have a mini solar power plant to replace the electrical plants that use fossil fuels.

Traveler's Choice taps Tortuga Bay in annual prize

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:48:00 GMT
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. - The boutique hotel Tortuga Bay located in La Altagracia province's Puntacana Resort & Club has been awarded the Traveler's Choice 2012 prize as one of the world's three best in the Caribbean area, according to TripAdvisor certification.

Punta Cana received more visitors in 2011

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMT
Punta Cana, DR.- Punta Cana's international airport handled 2.2 million