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Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Beach in Punta Cana

 The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Caroline Blankstein, who sent in this lovely shot of the beach at the Club Med resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send …

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JetBlue: Punta Cana, Montego Bay Top Summer Vacation Demand

 Caribbean destinations are dominating demand for summer vacations, according to new data from JetBlue Vacations. Beach destinations “have emerged as popular vacation spots” for summer travel, led by Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Montego Bay, Jamaica and Cancun, Mexico. Aruba and …

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Nobu Just Opened a Residential Resort in Los Cabos 

 Nobu Hospitality has opened a new residential resort in Los Cabos, Mexico.  The company has officially debuted the new Nobu Residences, a new “home away form home” concept with 60 residential-style accommodations.  The new build includes exclusive amenities for guests …

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 The popularity of pickleball — a hybrid of paddleball and tennis that’s less physically demanding than either but still packs plenty of competition — has been well-documented. An estimated 36.5 million Americans played pickleball between August 2021 and August 2022, …

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 Frontier Airlines has added a pair of new routes to the Dominican Republic, with new service to both Punta Cana and Santo Domingo.  Frontier is now flying out of Tampa International Airport to both destinations; with service twice weekly.  “We’re …

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 Delta Air Lines is adding more flights to the Caribbean’s most popular destinations: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Cancun.  Delta is adding a third daily flight between New York and Cancun, along with a second daily flight from New York …

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 Playa Hotels and Resorts’ Jewel brand has officially opened its second all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Playa confirmed to Caribbean Journal. The new Jewel Palm Beach resort is set in the Cabeza de Toro area of greater Punta Cana.  The …

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 Punta Cana may be one of the most popular resort destinations in the Caribbean, but it’s not all about giant resorts lining the shore of the east coast of the Dominican Republic: those same peerless beaches also are inhabited by …

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 JetBlue is adding a pair of new Caribbean flights as part of a significant expansion at Orlando International Airport.  Beginning in November, JetBlue will be flying from Orlando to both Punta Cana and Santiago in the Dominican Republic.  “Punta Cana …

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 German airline Condor is adding more service to the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Dominican Republic has signed an agreement with Condor to guarantee a frequency of eight flights each week from Berlin. Condor flies to three destinations …

Dominican Republic Travel

 At the Dominican Republic’s annual tourism exchange 10 years ago, officials announced a bold plan: the country wanted to achieve 10 million annual visitors by the year 2023.  It was an ambitious goal, to be sure, one that was unsurprisingly …

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 If you’re a fan of rum from the Dominican Republic, you know Oliver & Oliver.  The family-owned boutique rummaker produces a diverse range of Dominican brands: you might be familiar with rums like Opthimus or Rum Punta Cana — these are …

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 The highly-anticipated debut of the first true theme park in the Caribbean is set for next month.  On March 15, the new Katmandu Park will open to the public in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.  The first Caribbean outpost of the …

Punta Cana Hyatt All-Inclusive

 Hyatt is opening the newest addition to its Inclusive Collection next week, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Dreams Flora Punta Cana is opening for stays beginning Feb. 15, according to the AMR Collection’s Web site. The 520-room-and-suite resort is …

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 It’s no secret that the Dominican Republic had its best year ever for tourism arrivals in 2022, easily eclipsing its pre-pandemic record and passing 7 million annual visitors.  But the Caribbean’s most popular destination is showing no signs of slowing …

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 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is leading travel demand for Spring Break 2023, according to new data from Expedia.  The company said travelers were already planning their spring getaways, with Punta Cana seeing the biggest increase in demand.  Searches for Punta …

Punta Cana All Inclusive

 It’s getting even easier for Canadians to visit Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.  Ultra-low-cost carrier Swoop has officially launched new nonstop service between Hamilton, Ontario and Punta Cana.  The new service, which began this month, is operating twice weekly, …

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 All-inclusive resorts have never been more popular. Major brands around the world have been scrambling to add all-inclusive resorts to their portfolios, a nod to sizzling demand for the all-inclusive concept from travelers. But all-inclusive resorts have also never been …

 

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