LUXURY RESORT IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
A new luxury resort has been opened in the Dominican Republic to add to the appeal of the region. Embracing the environment, the multi-room villa-suite resort lies along the sparkling water of nearly a mile of white-sand beaches blending undiscovered natural beauty with island elegance and Latin flair. The resort opened in September 2010 and now that the upscale on-site restaurant Porto is complete, Balcones del Atlántico is celebrating its debut as a RockResort and offering a “Stay Free, Eat Free” package.
DOMINICAN TRAVEL TIPS
Kristen Van Arsdale of Gilbert had lots of advice. "In my former career as a pilot, I worked for a charter airline out of Miami and flew under the colors of Air Dominicana for many years. I have been there hundreds of times. Here's my take: I absolutely love the Dominican Republic. The people are friendly, and the weather is great.
DOMINICAN OPEN FOR STUDENTS
Travellers heading away for a gap year in Dominican Republic resorts have been told by the Ministry of Tourism that the country is open for business. The Ministry are trying to attract young English people by offering a prize-draw for Cheltenham Hospitality Tickets.
In a tourism update, the department stressed that the situation is normal at present, so there should be no obstacles to beginning a gap year in Dominican Republic communities.
DOMINICAN CHOLERA OUTBREAK
Pristine beaches, warm blue waters, tropical drinks. And cholera?
That's a stomach-turning image that tourism officials in the Domincation are desperately trying to fend off as their country's image as a tropical parades gets tarnished by the growing number of cholera cases sweeping the country.
Especially this holiday season, the country’s busiest travel period, officials are trying to down play the cholera cases and highlight the D.R. as a top tourist destination in the Caribbean.
