http://www.dominicantoday.com The first online newspaper in english language of the Dominican Republic. en-us Copyright 2008 DominicanToday.com Merit Designs ICM 60 News http://www.dominicantoday.com/rss/rss.gif http://www.dominicantoday.com The first online newspaper in english language of the Dominican Republic. http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2012/1/31/42493/Long-weekend-a-boon-for-hotels-nationwide Santo Domingo.- The long holiday weekend boosted Puerto Plata’s hotel occupancy to around 80%, whereas in Punta Cana and Las Terrenas, in Samaná remained at 100%, mostly the result of the high season. Tourism Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:59:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2012/1/31/42493/Long-weekend-a-boon-for-hotels-nationwide http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2012/1/19/42375/Finn-cruise-ship-visit-a-milestone-for-the-country Santo Domingo.- During the current cruise season the line Kristina Cruise began visits to Santo Domingo’s Port of Sans Soucí, making history as the country’s first cruise ship from Finland. Tourism Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:27:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2012/1/19/42375/Finn-cruise-ship-visit-a-milestone-for-the-country http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2012/1/17/42349/Mountain-road-showcases-its-own-charms-for-tourists Puerto Plata. – The Luperon road’s own tourist attractions along its span linking Santiago with Puerto Plata, between the towns Gran Parada and Gurabo, have been showcased in a guide to promote the route’s enchantments, from the Cibao Valley to the Atlantic coast. Tourism Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:20:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2012/1/17/42349/Mountain-road-showcases-its-own-charms-for-tourists http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2012/1/17/42344/Santo-Domingo-Mayor-again-vows-Colonial-Zone-facelift Santo Domingo.- National District mayor Roberto Salcedo on Monday told news source dioariolibre.com that he’ll reach an agreement with the owners of condemned buildings in the Colonial Zone and with their tenants to move those who live in them. Tourism Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:47:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2012/1/17/42344/Santo-Domingo-Mayor-again-vows-Colonial-Zone-facelift http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2012/1/13/42318/Humpback-whale-watching-season-starts-Sunday Santo Domingo.- Starting Sunday Dominicans and foreigners alike will be able to observe the humpback whales which visit the Atlantic coast every year, an arrival Environment minister Ernesto Reyna affirms will mean more income for northeastern Samaná and Hato Mayor provinces. Tourism Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:37:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2012/1/13/42318/Humpback-whale-watching-season-starts-Sunday http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2012/1/11/42278/Puerto-Plata-resurges-on-higher-hotel-occupancy Puerto Plata.- The resort city’s hotel personnel laid off during Dominican Republic’s low tourist season has been rehired as the substantial increase in tourists has boosted occupancy, said Julio Almonte, spokesman for the Playa Dorada Hotels, Condominiums and Business Owners Association. Tourism Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:08:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2012/1/11/42278/Puerto-Plata-resurges-on-higher-hotel-occupancy http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2012/1/30/42487/Air-Caraibes-announces-new-flight-Santo-Domingo-Paris Santo Domingo.– French airline Air Caraibes announced the opening of its new online reservations for transatlantic route Santo Domingo-Paris (Orly), whose inaugural flight will take place March 25 this year. The announcement was made during a meeting at Mitre restaurant where General Air Services president Gustavo De Hostos gave the details of the new route, which is aimed at expanding the airline's distance network within the Caribbean.On routes to Paris, the airline operates A330 flights, which offers plenty of Tourism Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:28:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2012/1/30/42487/Air-Caraibes-announces-new-flight-Santo-Domingo-Paris http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2012/1/27/42465/Puerto-Plata-US650M-Carnival-cruise-port-full-steam-ahead Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.- Executives of the cruise ship company Carnival Corporation yesterday reiterated they’ll build a tourist terminal in nearby Maimón Bay, and expect it to bring social and economic development and spur the relaunch of cruise tourism in the North coast destination. Tourism Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:07:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2012/1/27/42465/Puerto-Plata-US650M-Carnival-cruise-port-full-steam-ahead http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2012/1/26/42460/Traveling-internationally-Have-a-drink-on-American-Airlines FORT WORTH, Texas, /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines invites customers to raise a glass. Beginning Feb. 1, customers traveling in the main cabin on American's international flights between the U.S. and Europe, Asia, and certain countries in South America can enjoy beer and wine – compliments of the airline – as part of the inflight beverage service. Tourism Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:26:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2012/1/26/42460/Traveling-internationally-Have-a-drink-on-American-Airlines http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2012/1/26/42451/Saona-Island-villagers-to-get-solar-energy-at-last Santo Domingo. – Before the end of March Saona Island’s inhabitants will have a mini solar power plant to replace the electrical plants that use fossil fuels. Tourism Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:27:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2012/1/26/42451/Saona-Island-villagers-to-get-solar-energy-at-last http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2012/1/25/42443/Travelers-Choice-taps-Tortuga-Bay-in-annual-prize Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. - The boutique hotel Tortuga Bay located in La Altagracia province’s Puntacana Resort & Club has been awarded the Traveler’s Choice 2012 prize as one of the world’s three best in the Caribbean area, according to TripAdvisor certification. Tourism Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:48:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2012/1/25/42443/Travelers-Choice-taps-Tortuga-Bay-in-annual-prize http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2012/1/21/42402/Punta-Cana-received-more-visitors-in-2011 Punta Cana, DR.– Punta Cana’s international airport handled 2.2 million Tourism Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2012/1/21/42402/Punta-Cana-received-more-visitors-in-2011 http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2012/1/21/42400/Dominican-Republic-day-tours-open-now Santo Domingo.– Dominican Republic Escorted Tours (DRET) announced it is Tourism Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:36:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2012/1/21/42400/Dominican-Republic-day-tours-open-now