Travel in Dominican Republic

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.

Die-hard fans of Southwest Airlines (you know who you are) recently got a welcome boost in service. The low-cost airline last week unveiled an expanded flight schedule that includes two dozen entirely new routes—six of them to international destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America—and six pre-existing routes that the airline is bringing back next year.

The Dominican Republic is on a mission to reclaim its spot on the map for French tourists. During the IFTM Top Resa 2023 tourism fair in Paris, the country showcased its commitment to attracting more French visitors.

Southwest Airlines unveiled a whopping 30 new airline routes in its latest schedule update, which extends its booking schedule through Aug. 4, 2024.

Princess Hotels & Resorts has announced a variety of wedding packages that couples can consider for 2024 at its stunning properties in the Dominican Republic and Mexico. Here’s a look at the seven options: 

The Hackney Road sums up the contradictions of inner city London. This road, which runs from Cambridge Heath to Shoreditch church, runs through the 21st century modish centres of Hoxton and Bethnal Green.

For travelers looking for a unique Thanksgiving experience, travel booking experts recommend setting your sights abroad. 

When it comes to destination weddings, the Dominican Republic offers a diverse array of options. Its lush landscapes and white-sand beaches make idyllic backdrops for a couple's nuptials and its plethora of resorts offer convenience for planning but there are even more advantages to choosing the Dominican Republic for a wedding. 

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.  

All-inclusive resorts have had a downmarket reputation, but many hotel groups have been working to change that with announcements of upscale versions. This trend is driven by demand from a segment of travelers responding to rising inflation by seeking no-surprise vacations at one upfront price.

Iconic magazine first lent its brand name to a hotel venture in late 2022, when its resort opened in Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic. Yet the forces behind Sports Illustrated Resorts aim to expand its footprint relatively quickly.

From land to sea, the Dominican Republic offers a wealth of adventurous offerings for travelers. 

An evolution is afoot at The Ritz-Carlton.

Travelers hoping to plan an epic winter getaway can save big thanks to Southwest Vacation’s semi-annual sale offering up to $250 off flight and hotel packages. 

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If you're trying to figure out where to go for fall break, you don't have a ton of time left. With that in mind, it can help to focus on all-inclusive resorts that include your food, activities and lodging all in one booking. That way, you can focus on selecting a resort and your flights, and all you have to do is show up and enjoy yourself.

Planes, trains, and automobiles…

A woman in a wheelchair crashed down the gangway of a Carnival cruise ship last year after staff failed to help her, a lawsuit filed last week alleges.

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.

After enduring nearly a month of heartache and anxiety, a dog owner can finally rest after her missing dog was found safely at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on Saturday, according to airport officials.

At the Sustainable Social Tourism Summit (León, 30 August – 2 September), UNWTO welcomed new high-level signatories to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism. The Secretariats of State for Tourism of Ciudad de Mexico, Queretaro, Guerrero, Quintana Roo, Nuevo Leon, all signed up to the landmark declaration, designed to guide tourism to Net-Zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. They join the Secretariat of State of Tourism of Guanajuato which signed up at the COP27 United Nations climate change conference in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The Secretary of State of Tourism of Guanajuato, Mr. Juan José Álvarez Brunel, heads the Sustainability Coordination of the National Association of Secretaries of tourism of Mexico A.C. (ASETUR) and led the discussion of climate action in tourism at sub-national level since becoming a signatory.