It’s widely expected to be a huge year for travel in 2023. As the bitter cold winter season begins winding down, there is no better time to take advantage of some last-minute deals for a sunny getaway! Has anyone ever complained about going from a freezing basement to sipping a Mai Tai in paradise? That’s …
The Dominican Republic has long been a favorite among American travelers, and this year is no exception. The country’s diverse cultures and rich history, coupled with its stunning natural beauty and prime location in the Caribbean, all combine to make it a top destination for anyone looking for sun and sea. Out of the 8.5 …
Last year was a banner year for the Dominican Republic. The beautiful Caribbean country is making a strong post-pandemic recovery by welcoming a record number of tourists. In fact, December 2022 was the nation’s busiest month ever, with over 750,000 visitors and hotels reaching 76% occupancy. Despite a recent travel warning, the trend is set …
There is no denying Miami International is the United States’ gateway to Latin America (LatAm). Being historically linked to the region through its large Hispanic population, it is further reasserting this status by launching or relaunching five direct flight routes to strategic LatAm hubs, including Brazil, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic. International travel is back …
Data interpreters hired by The Swiftest have ranked the top 7 most dangerous countries to drive, based on the latest road traffic statistics compiled across the world’s most-visited destinations. Interestingly, the least safe of them all is one of America’s favorite sunny hotspots, set to host a record number of tourists this winter. A majority …
Should you or should you not drink tap water in your hotel room? This is a controversial debate among Americans abroad, who are generally split between two groups: the overcautious, who will not, under any circumstances, drink the water even if the quality standards are supposedly high, and the adventurous ones, who will quench their …
The Dominican Republic is one of this year’s top winter destinations, and the trend is expected to continue, especially now that more hotels and resorts are opening their doors. One of the largest anticipated projects for 2023 in this beautiful country is Cayo Levantado Resort, and it’s just been announced that they are now open …
The U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic recently released a warning for Americans traveling to the popular Caribbean destination. As has been the case in many destinations this year, the country has been setting tourism records, further solidifying its place in Americans’ hearts as a favored sunny destination. Punta Cana is the country’s premier destination …
Another Marriott All-inclusive resort will open in the Dominican Republic. Only a few weeks ago, Marriott Bonvoy announced the first luxury all-inclusive resort for Marriott International, the Sanctuary Cap Cana, which recently debuted with new services and remodeling. And now, the company will open the first W Hotel in this country in Punta Cana. According …
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) just had its 40th edition of the Caribbean Travel Marketplace in San Juan, Puerto Rico. During the event, CHTA President Nicola Madden-Greig introduced recent data from the travel analytics company ForwardKeys, revealing the top 3 trending Caribbean destinations this winter. The data presented on October 4th shows the top …
Travelers dreaming of faraway beaches for a trip this winter may be surprised to find armed military patrolling their favorite beach destinations. However, this should not be alarming, and it is becoming standard practice in some areas. Tourism is a huge source of income for many countries with beautiful beaches, and protecting visitors is a …
It’s an exciting time for Caribbean enthusiasts as the Dominican Republic has just been selected as the host destination for a luxurious all-inclusive mega resort, developed by Melia in partnership with Falcon’s Beyond. Luckily, they won’t have to wait long until the project is delivered, at least partially: the ‘first phase’ is opening as soon …