Food is much more than just sustenance, it is the reflection of a land and tells the story of a culture and its people.
Illegal tour operators, also know as pirates, are on the rise on Punta Cana beaches. These pirates sell unauthorized and illegal tours and excursions to unsuspecting tourist. Pirates have a reputation for placing visitors in vulnerable and dangerous situations, or even selling fake tours.
On October 21st the world lost a fashion powerhouse and a national treasure for the Dominican Republic. The “Sultan of Suave”, Oscar de la Renta, passed away in his Connecticut home,at the age of 82.
As summer is quickly coming to an end you might already be thinking about escaping the upcoming cold winter months with a vacation to Punta Cana. If you’re planning your trip between January and March, you should know that you won’t be the only one seeking out the Caribbean.
The Dominican Republic’s 2013 visitor numbers grew by 3.6% over the previous year, outpacing the entire Caribbean region, which recorded growth in tourism of only 1%.
The title of the tallest waterfall in the Caribbean has been passed to Salto La Jalda, nestled in a distant corner of the Dominican Republic.
Twice the size of Manhattan, Cap Cana is an ecologically pristine, 30,000 acre exclusive retreat featuring white beaches, turquoise sea, soaring cliffs and a beautiful forest.