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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]


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 […]

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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 […]


Iberojet Kicks Off New Dominican Republic Flights 

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Spanish carrier Iberojet has kicked off its first-ever flights between Barcelona and Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic’s most popular tourism destination.  The carrier is now operating two flights per week to Punta Cana, with service on Mondays and Fridays during […]


This is the Best New All-Inclusive in the Dominican Republic 

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I’m taking an evening walk through a winding, palm-lined avenue. I walk by a cinema and a French brasserie, a luxury goods shop, a cigar and rum lounge and an artisanal coffee shop. Families and couples stroll by as a DJ […]

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Carnival Relaunching Caribbean Cruises From New York

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Carnival Cruise Line is set to relaunch its Caribbean cruise operations out of New York’s Manhattan Cruise Terminal. The company’s Carnival Magic cruise ship officially arrived in New York this week, with an initial four-day cruise to Bermuda. That will […]


New Miami-Dominican Republic Flights This Summer 

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Dominican Republic-based Red Air is launching new service this summer between Miami and Santo Domingo.  The carrier will operate three daily flights on the route, with a total of 21 weekly flights between Miami and the capital.  Redair says its […]


Marriott Has Big All-Inclusive Plans in the Caribbean 

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By Guy Britton Marriott made its high-profile entry into the all-inclusive space in 2019 with its acquisition of the Barbados-based Elegant Hotels.  Now, the company has quickly become a power in the all-inclusive space in the Caribbean, with nearly three […]


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