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

Revamped Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Opening in June

The completely revamped Cayo Levantado all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic now has an opening date: June 1, 2023. The Bahia Principe property is set on the island of Cayo Levantado, a few miles off the coast of Samana Bay. …

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Wyndham Alltra to Open First Dominican Republic All-Inclusive

The new Wyndham Alltra brand is opening its first-ever all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Wyndham Alltra Samana will be opening its doors in the third quarter of this year, managed by Playa Hotels …

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This Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Resort Is Reopening

All-inclusive brand Bahia Principe is reopening its Grand Cayacoa resort in the Dominican Republic. The Samana-area property is set to welcome back guests on Nov. 1, 2022, the company told Caribbean Journal. The 284-room hotel has two pools, five restaurants …

Air Transat Ramping Up Dominican Republic Flights

Canadian carrier Air Transat is ramping up its flight service to the Dominican Republic this year. The company will be relaunching flights to three destinations in the country this summer: Puerto Plata, Punta Cana and Samana. The carrier will also …

American Airlines Just Launched a New Dominican Republic Route

American Airlines has launched a new route to the Caribbean’s most popular tourism destination, the Dominican Republic. This weekend, the world’s largest airline kicked off its first-ever route from Miami and Samaná. Samaná, set on a peninsula in the northeast …

Air Europa Launches New Dominican Republic Flights

Air Europa has launched new flights to the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Spain-based carrier has kicked off new service between Madrid and Samana. It’s the first flight from Madrid to the increasingly hot destination in the Dominican …

A New Way to Get to Samana in the Dominican Republic

There’s a new way to get to one of the Dominican Republic’s hottest destinations. American Airlines has kicked off its first-ever service to Samana, with new weekly service out of Charlotte. It’s a big addition for Samana, which has largely …

American Airlines Names New VP of International Operations

American Airlines has named a new Vice President of international operations, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier has taped Jose Freig for the role; Freig had most recently been serving as managing director for Latin America and the Caribbean. “It …

What’s Next for American Airlines in the Caribbean?

People are starting to travel again. And while the numbers are, unsurprisingly, not what they were at the beginning of last year, there seems to be growing optimism in the travel industry — particularly the all-important aviation sector, with increased vaccination …

American Airlines Is Launching a New Route to the Dominican Republic

American Airlines is launching flights to its newest Caribbean destination: the Samana peninsula of the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned. In June, the world’s largest airline will kick off its first-ever route to Samana with twice weekly flights out …

Pandemic Leading to Second-Home Surge in Dominican Republic

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor The second-home market in the Dominican Republic is booming right now, in large part due to a desire from buyers to escape the pandemic — and future crises, according to Abelardo Melgen Acra, president …

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 …

Bahia Principe to Debut New Family All-Inclusive

By the Caribbean Journal staff Hotel giant Bahia Principe is set to relaunch one of its most popular Dominican Republic all-inclusive resorts as a family-friendly getaway. The Luxury Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado, formerly an adults-only property, will relaunch in May …

Bahia Principe Hotels “Reorganizes” Portfolio

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor All-inclusive company Bahia Principe has announced the reorganization of its 24-hotel portfolio, reclassifying its resorts into four categories and segmented experiences. The new categories and segments will simplify the process for consumers to identify which …