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Oct 12, 2016 | Contributor: Glenn HarrisWe all love travel—going to an exotic place to have a new experience and the personal growth that comes from it. But some travelers want more, a sense of purpose and doing something meaningful with their time and giving back to the communities they visit. One company helping sojourners do just that is Fathom cruises. The brand has partnered with not-for-profit organizations in Cuba and the Dominican Republic, and has developed a series of volunteer activities where passengers work side by side with locals on community projects. ... Read More | 
Sep 19, 2016 | Contributor: Shea PetersWith one portion of this tiny resort town facing the Caribbean and the other jutting into the Atlantic, Punta Cana was destined to become the Dominican Republic’s ultimate resort paradise. Forty years ago, this almost non-existent town, known as Punta Borrachon aka “Drunken Point,” had basically one hotel and became a local hangout for Dominican designer Oscar de la Renta. Along with singer Julio Iglesias, de la Renta became so enthralled with this tiny city with one hotel that they became investors, along with several others to develop the area. ... Read More | 
Aug 23, 2016 | Contributor: Katherine BondMore than five million tourists flock to the Dominican Republic’s serene beaches, lush jungles, and pristine golf courses each year. Since 2014, the island destination has seen a 12 percent increase in visitors. The laid-back country is only a two-hour flight from Jamaica, Turks and Caicos, and Cuba, making it an easy stop on a Caribbean tour. I recently hopped over to the Dominican Republic to enjoy two of the nation’s most exquisite resorts. ... Read More | 
May 18, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoTonight, the nation will tune in to watch Season 11 of The Bachelorette on ABC. And the twist this year? There will be two bachelorettes in the first episode and the men will decide which gets to continue on. Hear that? It's the sound of hundreds of years of progress dying right before our eyes. Whether you agree with Bachelor Nation’s decision or not, we have a feeling you’re going to watch. ... Read More | 
Apr 14, 2014 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamIn an effort to keep luring in visitors to the Caribbean destination, The Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism has announced its new advertising campaign for the 2013/2014 seasons. ... Read More | 
Oct 21, 2013 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamIn an effort to keep luring in visitors to the Caribbean destination, The Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism has announced its new advertising campaign for the 2013/2014 seasons. ... Read More | 
Jun 3, 2013 | Contributor: Sean HillenMulti-colored villas boasting large verandas with dipping pools; wicker chairs and soft lounge seating; lush vegetation and melliferous flowers; palm tree branches bowing elegantly over a small lagoon—this is the essence of Eden Roc at Cap Cana, a tranquil retreat on the far east coast of the Dominican Republic.
Not just catering to individuals and families seeking a self-contained holiday, Eden Roc also boasts meeting and event space, suitable for destination weddings or corporate functions.... Read More | 
May 30, 2013 | Contributor: Sean HillenIf you’re seeking a sense of Old World history in the Caribbean, look no farther than Hostal Nicolas de Ovando, a renovated five-star Accor hotel built on the site of the home of (and thus named after) the first Spanish Governor of the Dominican Republic’s capital city, Santo Domingo.... Read More | 
May 23, 2013 | Contributor: Sean HillenA rotund lobby with an intricate mosaic stone floor makes for an impressive entrance to Sublime Samana Hotel & Residences—a two-story, horseshoe shaped building with palm trees, exotic shrubs and flowering plants scattered along a well-watered lawn from which a paved pathway leads to a private beach two hundred yards away.... Read More | 
Dec 7, 2012 | Contributor: Sally FarrisSublime Samana is a lovely seven-acre resort hidden in the tranquility of a hilly tropical jungle bordered by white sand beaches. Built around a series of canal pools, the property ensures that its guests feel they are one with the surrounding environment. Located on the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic, Sublime Samana boasts open-air spaces constructed using natural materials to further convince its temporary inhabitants of their harmonious existence.... Read More | 
Aug 30, 2012 | Contributor: Cynthia DialYou’ve heard there’s one chance to make a first impression and there’s no where better to illustrate this truism than PUNTACANA Resort & Club’s Tortuga Bay boutique hotel in the Dominican Republic.... Read More | 
May 1, 2012 | Contributor: James RothaarJW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has announced plans for a 2014 opening of a new, 131-room JW Marriott Hotel in Santo Domingo. The hotel will be located in Santo Domingo's primary business district. It will be on the first seven floors of the 15-story, multi-use tower, Blue Mall Santo Domingo.
The mall, which opened in 2010, includes high-end retail stores such as Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Salvatore Ferragamo and Carolina Herrera. The luxury hotel will feature 131 guestrooms and suites, a restaurant, a lobby bar, a lounge, a fitness center, and a swimming pool.
"We are fortunate to begin this partnership with Mr. Velutini and FVI, which has one of the largest real estate portfolios in Latin America," says Laurent de Kousemaeker.... Read More | 
Jan 6, 2012 | Contributor: Lena KatzSecrets is the sexy adults-only collection of resorts in sun-splashed locations like Punta Cana and the Riviera Cancun. Dreams is the all-inclusive resort brand distinguished from Los Cabos to Cancun for its sparkling white-on-white décor and upscale, yet still family-friendly ambience. Zoëtry, the luxury spa resort collection whose very name hints at exclusivity and romance.... Read More | 
Jan 4, 2012 | Contributor: Jared Paul SternThe recently opened Casa de Campo in La Romana, Dominican Republic is more like a private island dedicated to the pursuit of luxurious recreation than just another luxury resort. The incredible oceanfront property, a 7,000-acre hotel, resort and residential community, features three championship golf courses designed by the famed Pete Dye, tennis courts, sport shooting grounds, an equestrian center with a world-class polo fields, yacht marina, watersports, a Cygalle Healing Spa, gourmet restaurants, shops and boutiques. A member of the Leading Hotels of the World, it features beautifully-appointed rooms and suites with stunning views, and also offers villa rentals for more private or longer stays. Casa de Campo boast... Read More | 
Oct 3, 2011 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico | 2 CommentsParty like a rock star, experience the hottest Casino in the Dominican Republic and sleep in luxury accommodations infused with a legendary rock and roll vibe. With their grand opening in January 2011, The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Punta Cana has become the first all-inclusive Caribbean hotel and casino property. The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Punta Cana is anything but ordinary, providing the best in thrilling gaming action, exhilarating nightlife and tantalizing culinary options.... Read More |
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