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Carnival Just Made Its First Post-Melissa Cruise Call to Jamaica

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Carnival Cruise Line made its first official call to Ocho Rios on Wednesday as Carnival Sunrise arrived in port, marking the resumption of cruise visits to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa. Local officials and community partners greeted the ship as operations continued to stabilize across the north coast — with cruise guests officially returning to the […]

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The Dominican Republic Keeps Rewriting Tourism Records, Topping 8 Million Visitor Mark By August

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The Dominican Republic continues to rewrite its own records, welcoming 8,005,257 visitors in the first eight months of 2025, according to new data released by Tourism Minister David Collado. The figure represents a 49 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019, a 13 percent jump over 2023 and a 2.8 percent rise against […]

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Dominican Republic Breaks All-Time Visitor Record in First Half of 2025

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The Dominican Republic has just achieved its highest tourism numbers in history — welcoming more than 6.1 million visitors in the first six months of 2025, driven by a huge surge in cruise passenger growth.  The announcement was made by Dominican President Luis Abinader and Tourism Minister David Collado during a tourism sector event held […]

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This New Caribbean Flight Connects Bonaire and the Dominican Republic

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Calling all island-hoppers. Tourism officials in Bonaire officially welcomed the arrival of Air Century’s inaugural flight from the Dominican Republic on July 9, marking the start of new seasonal service between Santo Domingo and the Dutch Caribbean island. The aircraft, which landed at Bonaire’s Flamingo International Airport, was greeted with a ceremonial flag salute followed […]


Dominican Republic Breaks All-Time Visitor Record in First Half of 2025

Rooftop infinity pools. Taíno-inspired spa rituals. Bungalows right on the beach. Hilton has officially opened its newest Dominican Republic resort: Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton. Located on Playa Esmeralda, the 500-room property is the first all-inclusive Curio Collection resort in the Dominican Republic. Set on a secluded stretch of coastline […]

Sunwing Adds Samaná to Dominican Republic Portfolio for Winter Travel Season

Sunwing Vacations is adding Samaná to its Dominican Republic destination offerings this winter, expanding access for Canadian travelers to one of the country’s lesser-known regions — but one that is increasingly on the radar of hotel developers and travelers. The move brings new flight and vacation package options out of Toronto and Montreal to the peninsula […]

How to Fly From Madrid Right to the Dominican Republic’s Best Resort 

There’s a new way for European travelers to reach the best resort in the Dominican Republic. Spanish airline Iberojet, part of Ávoris Corporación, has officially launched a new weekly nonstop route between Madrid and La Romana. The new service began on June 22 and will operate every Sunday through September 7, 2025. La Romana’s airport […]

What $850K Buys You in Cabarete, Dominican Republic

In the heart of the Dominican Republic’s North Coast, just minutes from the beach towns of Cabarete and Sosúa, $850,000 opens the door to an expansive, private villa in one of the region’s most exclusive enclaves. Tucked inside the prestigious Sea Horse Ranch community, Villa Sirena offers a rare blend of space, serenity, and Caribbean luxury. This […]

Hilton’s New Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Is Opening Next Month, With Plunge-Pool Rooms and On-the-Sand Bungalows 

The newest Hilton-branded all-inclusive in the Caribbean is set to make its highly-anticipated debut next month, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The new Hilton Zemi Miches, set in the fast-growing development hotspot of Miches (where brands like Marriott have already staked claims) is officially opening June 30.  The hotel is bookable for stays beginning those dates.  […]

Marriott Just Opened a New Luxury Resort in the Dominican Republic With Swim-Out Rooms and a Rooftop Pool 

We love swim-out rooms. There’s something about walking out your door of your room and jumping right into the pool. For some reason, though, it’s a concept that’s typically found itself in all-inclusive resorts — not classic luxury hotels. But travelers are increasingly asking for them — and now you can even find them in one of […]

The Dominican Republic Is on an Historic Tourism Hot Streak 

The Dominican Republic continues its historic tourism streak, recording 1,020,646 visitors in April 2025 — a seven percent increase over the same month last year. Tourism Minister David Collado announced the figures this week, following another record-breaking total.  The April numbers mark a seven percent increase over 2024, eighteen percent over 2023, and a fifty-five […]

Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic Are Joining Forces in a Push for Multi-Destination Caribbean Travel

Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic have officially joined forces in a bid to reshape tourism in the Caribbean. Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González and Dominican Republic Tourism Minister David Collado have signed a memorandum of understanding that establishes a first-of-its-kind partnership between the two destinations The idea is to boost multi-destination tourism, improve air […]