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AMResorts Reopens Two All-Inclusive Hotels in the Dominican Republic
Apple Leisure Group’s AMResorts subsidiary has reopened two of its hotels in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company has relaunched both the Dreams Dominicus La Romana and Dreams Punta Cana. Both of the properties began welcoming guests …
Here Are the Dominican Republic Hotels That Are Open Right Now
The Dominican Republic has more hotels currently open to international visitors than any other Caribbean destination, and there are more to come if all continues to go well with the country’s COVID-19 reopening. The Dominican Republic initially reopened to tourism …
American Airlines Begins Big Caribbean Relaunch
American Airlines kicked off a major relaunch of service to the Caribbean on Tuesday, resuming flights to a host of reopened destinations across the region. American resumed eight routes from Miami on July 7, including service to Santo Domingo, Santiago, …
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Dominican Republic to Reopen for Tourism July 1
The entire country of the Dominican Republic will open up for international tourism beginning July 1, according to Lucien Echavarria, director at the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic. In an exclusive interview with Caribbean Journal, Echavarria said about …
Regent Seven Seas Is Adding New Caribbean Ports
By the Caribbean Journal staff Ultra-luxe boutique cruise line Regent Seven Seas is expanding its network of ports in the Caribbean region, the company said this week. Regent Seven Seas will be adding three new ports in the Caribbean for …
Sunwing Is Adding Quebec-Punta Cana Flights
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean’s most popular destination is getting more new flights. Canadian travel giant Sunwing has announced plans to debut a new route from Quebec City to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic this summer. The …
Seaborne Returns to the Dominican Republic
By Dana NilandCJ Contributor Regional Caribbean carrier Seaborne Airlines has returned to the Dominican Republic. The Puerto Rico-based airline has launched nonstop service between San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport and Santiago de los Caballeros’ Cibao International Airport in …
Virgin Voyages Launches Bookings, Reveals Bimini as New Destination
By the Caribbean Journal staff The highly-anticipated Virgin Voyages just crossed a major threshold. It’s officially open for business. Sir Richard Branson’s new adults-only cruise line launched bookings on Thursday for its new-build Scarlet Lady ship, which will be sailing …
Virgin Voyages Adds Two New Caribbean Destinations
By the Caribbean Journal staff Virgin Voyages’ highly-anticipated debut is getting closer, and now Sir Richard Branson’s revolutionary adults-only cruise brand is adding two more new destinations to its portfolio. Virgin Voyages, which announced Havana, Cuba as its first port …
Marriott Opening Three New Luxury Dominican Republic Resorts
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic’s northern coast is about to get a transformative hotel investment. Marriott International is planning to partner on a $350 million project in Puerto Plata that would add three new luxury resorts to …
American Airlines Launches Latest Caribbean Expansion
By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines has kicked off its biggest expansion to the Caribbean in several years with a wave of additional frequencies to the Caribbean. The world’s largest airlines has launched additional daily flights to destinations including …
Dominican Republic’s Amber Cove Seeing Big Cruise Growth
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic’s newest cruise port is seeing significant growth this summer, according to new data from the country’s Ministry of Tourism. The Amber Cove port, which is located in Puerto Plata, saw a total …
5 Must-Visit Dominican Republic Hotels
The Dominican Republic is more than just Punta Cana. But knowing where to go — and where to stay — is another matter. That’s because the country is filled with mini-destinations, from the antique charm of Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone …
The Caribbean’s Most Popular Destination Continues to Climb
By Alexander Britell While the Dominican Republic’s position as the most popular travel destination in the Caribbean by visitor volume has no particularly close challenge, the country isn’t resting on its laurels. Yes, the country has publicly set a rather …
Dominican Republic Mulls New Cruise Port
By the Caribbean Journal staff Another new cruise port in the Dominican Republic? Dominican Republic tourism officials are mulling exactly that, according to a statement from the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism. Officials this week broached the idea of establishing …
VIDEO: Casa Colonial: The Best-Kept Secret in the Dominican Republic
By Guy Britton Maybe you’ve been to the beaches of Punta Cana, the sights of Santo Domingo, or the golf courses of La Romana. But here, hidden away among the large resorts of Puerto Plata, there is a jewel. This …
6 Luxury Hotels to Visit Right Now
Looking for the next great luxury hotspot in the Caribbean? The good news is that the Caribbean’s luxury hotels just keep getting better, from hillside boutiques to eco-chic getaways to beachfront standards. And the region’s luxury footprint keeps expanding, meaning …
American Airlines Is Launching 8 New Nonstop Routes to the Caribbean
By Alexander Britell In the biggest flight expansion to the Caribbean in several years, American Airlines has announced plans to launch eight new nonstop routes to the Caribbean this year, along with a huge expansion in frequencies from Miami. Beginning …
