6 Tips for Staying Safe as an Expat in the Dominican Republic You often hear stories of expats living abroad being victims of crimes, whether it’s a robbery, getting scammed by a supposed boyfriend or girlfriend, or being drugged by someone. In most cases, a closer look at the backstory reveals that the expat could […]
Air Transat has flights between Montreal and Samana and Puerto Plata Dominican Republic Air Transat reported that it would increase its frequencies to destinations such as Cancun (Mexico) and Puerto Plata (DR) from Montreal, as well as Montego Bay (Jamaica) and Varadero (Cuba) from Toronto. The airline increased its operations by adding routes to Puerto Plata from 3 to 4. In addition, it will maintain […]
The four ways to Dominican Citizenship explained More and more foreigners are opening up to the idea of pursuing Dominican citizenship, not just residency. Depending on your personal goals and objectives, this path could make sense. Once you decide to pursue Dominican citizenship, it’s important to understand your options for obtaining it. Essentially, there are four […]
Tourism invests RD$133 Million in Las Terrenas development Samaná.- The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, recently inaugurated three major projects in Las Terrenas, Samaná, and launched the construction of a new initiative, totaling over RD$133 million in investments. The completed projects include: Road infrastructure construction in La Granja and Cosón areas, with an investment of RD$24,280,237.23. […]
Dominican Republic why North Americans should Visit During their Winters In a series of videos and images, the Change the Season campaign encourages U.S. travelers to escape their harsh winter climates and head to tropical surroundings in the DR, touting the country’s beaches, culture and a plethora of activities for all ages. The campaign comes […]
Samana Bayport Cruise Ship passenger Terminal Dominican Republic With the presence of President Luis Abinader , the construction of the cruise port and tourist terminal began , with an investment of US$22 million, from the Temarsan Consortium, with Dominican capital. The terminal is expected to begin operating in 18 months, and plans to receive more than 500 thousand […]
Pico Duarte Dominican Republic The highest Mountain in the Caribbean Dominican Republic isn’t just a destination for beautiful beaches, watersports and R&R. Unknown to many travelers, the Dominican Republic’s lush central region is beloved for its rugged, mild and mountainous terrain, earning it the “Dominican Alps” nickname. It’s also home to Pico Duarte—the tallest point […]
Samana awarded among the Top 100 Sustainable Destinations of 2021 Each year, the “Top 100 Destination Sustainability Stories” contest collects sustainable tourism stories and good practices from destinations around the world to be shared as inspiring examples for others, from tourism professionals to travelers. This is why the Samaná Tourism Cluster (CTS) in conjunction with […]
Government invests RD $ 176 million for start works in Las Galeras Samana Las Galeras Samana – President Luis Abinader, together with the Minister of Tourism, David Collado, left the reconstruction works of the Plaza de Vendors, the rehabilitation of the pedestrian access to the beach of Las Galeras and the improvement of the drainage […]
Canada lifts flight restrictions to Dominican Republic as of Tuesday 7th September ACCORDING TO THE AMBASSADOR TO CANADA MICHELLE COHEN, EXPECTATIONS ARE HIGH The best levels of biosecurity are guaranteed to tourists. This Tuesday, September 7, is the day set by the Canadian authorities to lift flight restrictions to the DR and vice versa after operations […]