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PUNTA CANA NAMED #1 DESTINATION IN THE CARIBBEAN IN 2016 TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

The results are in and we are proud to announce that millions of reviewers named Punta Cana the #1 Destination in the Caribbean in the 2016 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards. Based on the quality and quantity of traveler reviews and ratings on the prestigious travel site over a 12-month period, the easternmost region of Dominican Republic… Continue Reading

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8 SPOTS TO BREAK A SWEAT DURING HOLY WEEK

Easter is fast-approaching, and leading up to the springtime holiday is Holy Week, which, in Roman Catholic tradition, is the last week of Lent, taking place right before Easter (which falls on Sunday, March 20th this year). Parades, processions, traditional celebrations, lively festivities, marching bands, festive foods: These are the sights, sounds, and flavors of Holy… Continue Reading

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DOMINICAN CARNIVAL FOLKLORE

Although some towns celebrate it during March, Holy Week, and August, the Carnival in the Dominican Republic is celebrated throughout the entire month of February. The festival usually climaxes around February 27th, which is the Dominican Independence Day. In Santo Domingo, this primarily involves a large display of military power (including the Dominican air force, navy, and other armed forces)…. Continue Reading

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9 SPOTS TO DINE AND WINE DURING HOLY WEEK

There’s much good reason to stay in Cap Cana during Holy Week. Apart from stress-free traffic, paradisaical beaches, Eco-adventure excursions, the best golf of the Caribbean and Mexico, an active sport fishing season,  children and family activities through out the whole complex, it all comes down to fueling energy with the most exceptional gastronomy of the region. Mediteranean, italian, latin-american… Continue Reading

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MASTERCARD GLOBAL DESTINATION CITIES INDEX RANKS PUNTA CANA DESTINATION #1 IN LATAM IN VISITOR SPENDING

The top ten destination cities in Latin America in 2015 are identical to 2014, as Lima tops the list with almost 50 percent more international visitors than second-ranked Mexico City. The Brazilian cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are in third and seventh, respectively. In terms of visitor spending, however, Punta Cana in… Continue Reading

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SANCTUARY AT CAP CANA IS NOW ADULTS ONLY RESORT

Sanctuary Cap Cana by AlSol introduces its new adults-only concept to the AlSol Hotels and Resorts portfolio. Offering the ultimate in luxury for couples seeking romantic getaways, the growing brand’s recently renovated and reopened flagship property will welcome travelers 18-years-old and older to its pristine oceanfront location in Cap Cana, the jewel of Punta Cana,… Continue Reading

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“Art in Cap Cana” at the recently unveiled Eden Roc Beach Club

Starting December 22nd and through March 2016, travelers to Eden Roc at Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic can admire the stunning work of talented Latin American artists in partnership with world-renowned La Cometa Gallery in Bogotá. Located in the lobby of the resort’s recently unveiled Eden Roc Beach Club is the work of masters… Continue Reading

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VERSUS MARINA CAP CANA TERRACE AND LOUNGE OPENS AT FISHING LODGE

This past Saturday 12th at 7pm, VERSUS Marina Cap Cana Terrace & Lounge, located at Fishing Lodge Cap Cana, opened its doors to the public. In a dream location with spectacular views of Marina Cap Cana, this venue held its opening event, “Soft Opening”, with a spectacular show of lights and music, relaxed atmosphere among… Continue Reading

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L’Stella Cigar Lounge opens at Plaza Marina, Fishing Lodge

Among aficionados and good music, last Wednesday November 25th L’Stella Cigar Lounge opened its doors at Plaza Marina in the Fishing Lodge, Cap Cana. A new space designed for the enjoyment and comfort of smokers, beginners and for those who simply want to have fun. The opening was held with the presence of important personalities of… Continue Reading

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Los Establos Equestrian City Inaugurated

Considered as an internationally unique project, Los Establos aims to position the Dominican Republic as a global equine destination. Los Establos, Equestrian City is considered as the most monumental and complete Equestrian Center in the Caribbean and Latin-America, framed in a land lot of three million square meters located inside of Cap Cana, was officially… Continue Reading

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Stefano Baratelli Appointed Executive Director of Eden Roc at Cap Cana

Eden Roc at Cap Cana has announced the appointment of Stefano Baratelli as Executive Director. Born in Italy, educated in Switzerland, and with management experience at addresses across the Caribbean, Baratelli is responsible for all daily operations of the Relais & Chateaux resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. He will also oversee the coordination of… Continue Reading

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Eden Roc at Cap Cana Unveils Beach Club Renovation

Already renowned for its luxury, comfort and Riviera-like hospitality, Eden Roc at Cap Cana will soon be even more so with a multi-million-dollar renovation to the resort’s exclusive Eden Roc Beach Club. The two-phase renovation of the five-star Relais & Chateaux property, led by ODA Oficina de Arquitectura, will include $5 million in refurbishments and renovations to… Continue Reading