A New Way to Fly to Puerto Plata

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - December 15, 2017

By Dana Niland
CJ Contributor

Apple Vacations has expanded its 2018 “Exclusive Vacation Flight” charter program with flights out of Pittsburgh to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic operating on Allegiant Air.

For travel March 2-August 24, 2018, Apple Vacations will offer Exclusive Vacation Flights from Pittsburgh to Puerto Plata for all Friday departures.

Resorts participating in the Puerto Plata promotion include: Be Live Collection Marien, Blue Bay Villas Doradas, Casa Colonial, Emotions, Gran Ventana Beach Resort, Grand Bahia Principe San Juan, IBEROSTAR Costa Dorado, Riu Bachata, Riu Merengue, Sunscape Puerto Plata, Villa Taina and Viva Wyndham Tangerine.

In addition, Starting on Dec. 16, 2017, Apple Vacations is offering additional non-stop Exclusive Vacation Flights from Pittsburgh to Cancun on Mondays and Saturdays, and Punta Cana on Thursdays and Sundays.

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