The Dominican Republic earns fame for its white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and adventurous activities. But when visiting the Dominican Republic, you shouldn’t skip its most historic destinations. The Caribbean nation holds the first European settlements of the New World and has tons of iconic landmarks across its beautiful cities. From medieval forts to colonial architecture, the … Read more
People of the Caribbean are known for their resilience. After all, few other populations have faced a constant risk of life threatening hurricanes the way people of this region have. Yet, COVID-19 has brought threats to the islands unlike any before and these may be impossible to overcome in the short and medium term. Whereas … Read more
The Dominican Republic is where you’ll find the Caribbean’s highest peak, Pico Duarte, measuring 3175 metres. Mile upon mile of white sand lines its coastline, a fact that hasn’t gone unnoticed by the holidaymakers who fly there to flop beneath its shady palms. Windsurfers and whale watchers won’t come away disappointed. But there’s far more … Read more
If you love a good party, look no further than Punta Cana, which has some of the best nightlife options in the world. Filled with great resorts and friendly locals, people who are looking for exciting nightlife and know where to find it come here. Dominican Republic (DR) nightlife is world famous, and Punta Cana … Read more
There are very few places in the world that can compete with Punta Cana on the number of hotel options. In fact, according to data published by Punta Cana International Airport, the area of Bavaro itself (which makes a large portion of Punta Cana) is home to over 42,000 rooms available to tourists. Even if … Read more
The last several months have been difficult for the tourism industry in the Dominican Republic. As many as nine US tourists have died over the last year in the country at its different hotels. This string of deaths (some still unexplained) have gained global attention and many news headlines have been actively discouraging tourists from … Read more
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Imagine going to a classroom in the morning and then going to a stunning beach in the afternoon for surfing followed by a some school reading in the shade of palm trees. Well, there are a few lucky out there who do get to do this by becoming students at one of hundreds of Caribbean … Read more
I was surprised to find the question “Is the Caribbean a country?” to be a very popular search term when it comes to the region. Although there are lots of resources out there about the Caribbean and most of us learn about it in geography classes in school, it is not easy to rapidly gain … Read more