Travel in city Santo Domingo

Location is key to getting the most out of any city. Staying somewhere central, with easy walkable access to main attractions, is the surest way to experience all a city has to offer. That’s what makes the aptly-named City Centro Hotel such an ideal place for exploring Oaxaca. Strategically located within walking distance of the city’s historic center, this hotel offers convenient access to the everything that makes up the cultural heartbeat of Oaxaca.

This winter could be a lot warmer for some travelers, thanks to American Airlines. The carrier this week announced plans to expand its footprint in the Caribbean and Latin America with eight new routes and additional service on popular flight paths to warmer-weather coastal destinations.

American Airlines is getting even bigger in the Caribbean and Latin America.

The Dominican Republic is a lush, tropical Caribbean isle perfect for growing cocoa, and farms and tourist initiatives across the island offer the best ways to savor the flavor of chocolate, right where it’s grown and produced. 

Frontier Airlines is getting set to launch two new intra-Caribbean routes this summer as part of a significant scaling up of its service from San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, an IHG Hotels & Resorts' brand, has planted its first flag in the Dominican Republic.

Antigua is one of our Best Places to Go in Central and South America for 2024, part of our global guide to the Best Places to Go in 2024—find more travel inspiration here.

February was a relatively quiet month in terms of travel advisory updates from the U.S. State Department.

Netflix’s mega-hit dating show Love is Blindis back— with viewers once again fascinated with the love-seekers in the pods. Episode 5 of season 6 follows five engaged couples enjoying a romantic honeymoon at a luxurious all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.

The tree-ringed lagoon glowed a color you usually see only in the mouthwash aisle, and under the surface of its glassy water, fallen branches looked like open hands ready to make a catch. The boulders at the bottom were either a few feet down or impossibly deep — the clarity of the water made it impossible to tell.

Arajet, the Caribbean's budget-friendly airline, has now officially commenced operations in Canada and will now be offering direct flights between Toronto and Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic.

Baseball has truly grown into an international sport over the last few decades, and few places are as passionate about it as the Dominican Republic. Comprising more than 10% of Major League Baseball’s current roster, Dominicans significantly outnumber players from other non-U.S. countries—impressive for a nation with a population of only 11 million people.  

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It’s common for visitors to New York City to look at booking a hotel within Manhattan, often sticking around touristy Midtown or maybe heading to a more stylish area like SoHo or Lower East Side.

A woman who accused Delta of losing her dog was offered $1,800 by the airline as she continues to appeal for information on the whereabouts of her beloved pet. 

Frontier has rolled out a slew of routes to warm-weather destinations this winter.

Cusco might be just a short flight south from Peru’s capital of Lima, but you’ll feel as if you traveled centuries back in time.

Hugging the Andes mountains, Southern Peru continues to celebrate its age-old customs and traditions. Cities like Cusco, Puno and Arequipa proudly preserve ancient festivals and culinary techniques (think masked paraders paying homage to the Sun God and ceramic pots stacked on wood-fired ovens), making each an extraordinary destination for travelers craving authentic experiences.

A woman who traveled to the US from the Dominican Republic has accused Delta Air Lines of losing her dog.