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Flight Watcher: Newark to San Juan for $153 Roundtrip

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Flight Watcher found a strong winter fare on United: you can fly nonstop from Newark to San Juan for about $153 for travel during the week of Feb. 2. The flight takes just under four hours, making it one of the easiest tropical escapes from the Northeast, with no connections required. Fares to San Juan don’t […]

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The Dominican Republic Has a New Private-Island All-Inclusive 

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Spanish tourism giant Grupo Piñero is best known for its Bahia Principe chain of all-inclusive resorts, a brand that has a rather large footprint in the Caribbean. But it’s newest resort, set on a private island in Samana, doesn’t bear the Bahia Principe name.  And that seems to be by design.  The new Cayo Levantado […]

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New Colombia-Dominican Republic Flights 

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The Dominican Republic keeps setting tourism records, and while much of that growth is coming from the United States and Canada, an increasing number of travelers are coming to the country from South America.  Now, Dominican Republic-based carrier Arajet is adding another flight from the south, with a new route between Medellin and Santiago set […]

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Air Canada Is Adding a New Route to the Dominican Republic 

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The Dominican Republic is reporting record-breaking tourism arrivals, both in traditional hubs like Punta Cana and Puerto Plata and markets like Samana and La Romana.  The latter is set for another boost with a new route from Canada this winter, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Air Canada is set to launch a new route between Montreal […]


New Colombia-Dominican Republic Flights 

The Dominican Republic is now home to its most anticipated new luxury resort in years: the new wellness-focused Premier Club at Casa de Campo in La Romana. The new resort-within-a-resort is the first phase of a $90 million expansion for the legendary resort.  The 58 new rooms overlook the golf course, with new tech and […]

Caribbean Cruises Are Back in a Big Way  

The Caribbean tourism industry has rebounded spectacularly from the pandemic – and so, too has the cruise sector. Plainly, Caribbean cruises are back in a big way, according to travel agents.  More cruise ships, some larger, are sailing, operating at full capacity, and making port calls in the Caribbean again, according to the Caribbean Hotel […]

US Virgin Islands, St Maarten Top Caribbean Visitor Growth 

The US Virgin Islands and St Maarten are leading the way for international visitor growth in the Caribbean right now, according to new data from analytics firm ForwardKeys.  The United States Virgin Islands saw a 22 percent increase in international arrivals in the first quarter of 2023, compared to the same period in 2019, before […]

The Top Emerging Caribbean Islands, According to Travel Agents

From the Bahamas to Jamaica, there are a lot of well-known and well-booked Caribbean destinations. But what about the ones that still have massive growth potential? Several Caribbean specialists recently shared the islands that, while they may not be totally unknown, are seeing a robust increase in inquiries. Grenada “I am getting a lot more […]

Dominican Republic Airport Reopens After Runway Remodel 

One of the Dominican Republic’s busiest airports has reopened following a runway remodeling project.  The work is part of a broader $4.5 million project that includes new approach lights, a new central section of the runway and new horizontal signaling, among other upgrades.  A JetBlue flight from New York City was the first plane to […]

Frontier Kicks Off New Dominican Republic Flights as Santo Domingo Heats Up

While most travelers to the Dominican Republic tend to focus on the all-inclusive hotspot of Punta Cana, the country’s capital has quietly become a new Caribbean hotspot.  Yes, Santo Domingo, home to one of the Caribbean’s most fascinating historic areas, the Colonial Zone, and a growing entertainment and shopping offering, is increasingly attracting travelers, particularly […]

Hilton Signs New All-Inclusive in the Dominican Republic's Miches Area

Hilton is expanding its all-inclusive portfolio with the signing of Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton. It will be located in the Dominican Republic’s next big tourism destination, Miches, where Dominican officials have placed much of their tourism focus.  The 502-room resort is being developed by Zemi Hotels and Resorts and will be managed by Hilton.  […]

The Ultimate All-Inclusive Golf Vacation in the Dominican Republic 

The Dominican Republic’s top luxury resort has launched a new program that offers players unlimited golf for the entirety of their stay in a villa.  Even better? Its all-inclusive.  Casa de Campo’s new Unlimited Golf Package includes accommodation in one of the resorts four or five-bedroom classic villas, daily rounds on either the Dye Fore […]