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The Dominican Republic Just Set an All-Time Tourism Record 

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Tourism in the Dominican Republic is growing at a dazzling pace in 2022, and the country just set another record.  The month of July saw the most visitors to the Dominican Republic in a single month in the country’s history, […]

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An All-Inclusive “Oktoberfest in Paradise” in Punta Cana 

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Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville is launching an “island version” of the iconic autumn beer event, Oktoberfest in the Dominican Republic. The nearly two-month-long event will be held at the all-inclusive Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana, a resort that is the product […]

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Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort Completes Renovation 

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The Viva Wyndham Azteca all-inclusive in the Riviera Maya has completed a major renovation project.  The oceanfront resort, part of the Playacar complex in the Riviera Maya, has unveiled a refurbished pool and undergone a complete upgrade of all of […]

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Montego Bay, Jamaica Leading Summer Travel Recovery 

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Montego Bay, Jamaica is the leading summer “travel recovery city” of 2022, according to a new report from ForwardKeys.  The Jamaican tourism hub is seeing major improvement over what was already a strong period for the destination last summer, according […]


Caribbean Hotels Where You Can Stay for Less Than $100 a Night

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There are so many resorts clamoring for the travelers’ attention in the Caribbean that it’s easy to overlook smaller but more budget-friendly hotels where it’s still possible to book a room for under $100 a night. The tradeoff for paying […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: Saona Island, Dominican Republic 

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Charly Primaeier, who sent in this lovely shot of the beach on Saona Island off the coast of the Dominican Republic.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send […]

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In Punta Cana, the Perfect All-Inclusive Swim Up Rooms

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It’s one of the hottest things in the world of Caribbean all-inclusive, a concept that is itself the biggest thing in travel right now. We’re talking, naturally, about the swim-up room.  If there’s a new all-inclusive in development in the […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: Cabarete, Dominican Republic

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Tracy Powell, who sent in this beautiful shot of the beach in Cabarete in the Dominican Republic. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with […]


More Flights from Canada to the Dominican Republic 

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The Dominican Republic has approved a new route from Canada to the popular tourism destination of Puerto Plata.  The country’s Civil Aviation Board has given the nod to a new Sunwing flight that will operate from now through Oct. 18, […]

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Rum Journal: A New Brugal from the Dominican Republic 

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While you may not realize it, the Dominican Republic’s Ron Brugal the most popular rum brand within the Caribbean — that is, as a measure of consumption in the region.  That’s not exactly a surprise, given that it’s the number […]


The Dominican Republic’s Best Hotel Is Opening a New Premier Club 

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The Dominican Republic’s best hotel has just added a major new offering: the Premier Club at Casa de Campo, a new level of luxury for the legendary property.  The Premier Club will include a total of 58 new suites: 26 […]


Dominican Republic Keeps Up Soaring Tourism Arrivals 

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Tourism arrivals continue to soar in the Dominican Republic, according to newly-released data from the country’s Ministry of Tourism.  In June, the country reported just under 645,000 visitors, the best June in the history of Dominican tourism.  The total number […]