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WHETHER YOU'RE GOING AWAY WITH THE GIRLS OR TAKING A LONG WEEKEND WITH A LOVAH, EACH OF THESEVACAYS ISA TOTAL TRIP (AND LGBT-FRIENDLY TOO!). KELLY LACK, OF THE TRAVEL APP [...]

THE 76-YEAR-OLD MAN SUDDENLY STANDS up from the dinner table. His eyes have swelled to the size of mangoes and he wants to take a swing. The man's name is [...]

CLIMBING THE STEEP ROCKY SWITCHBACKS, I stall in my tracks without noticing, dreaming of faraway alternatives long--ago strolls on flat beaches, delicious beer of the future. The trail, lined with [...]

'I realized I could live here,' a Frenchwoman named Armell Cogez tells me. 'and have a big garden, too.' So four years ago she and her husband, Cyril, emigrated from [...]

Three little words sun, sand and surf. These have long been the staples of a Caribbean vacation, and the Dominican Republic is doubly endowed with two coasts, as well as […]

Rain forest. Desert. Mountain. Savanna. Spreading across an area the size of Georgia, the Dominican Republic has all the features of a full-fledged continent just waiting to be discovered. The […]

HISTORIC HIGHS Following in the Steps of Christopher Columbus Of all the places in the New World that Christopher Columbus claimed for Spain, his favorite was the present-day Dominican Republic, […]

Welcome to Seminars-in-Print, a three-part program designed to show travel professionals the many different ways to plan perfect vacation experiences in the Dominican Republic. While rightly famous as a playland […]

Fashion Designer Oscar de la Renta talks about living in his new house at Corales, in the Dominican Republic, and his plans to renovate the Punta Cana Beach Resort with Singer Julio Iglesias.

The Dominican Republic is an ideal vacation destination and is frequented by European tourists all year round. A quick inquiry with local travel agencies will provide adequate information as to the schedule of direct flights by selected airlines. Places of interest include the San Felipe Port and the Museum of Royal Houses.

RSD's FIRST VISIT TO THE COUNTRY THAT BROUGHT US SAMMY SOSA FINDS WRECKS, SHALLOW REEFS AND FRESHWATER SPRINGS AND VERY FEW AMERICAN DIVERS. Sometimes the best place to hide something [...]

Upon his arrival on the shores of Hispaniola, December 5, 1492, Christopher Columbus proclaimed this second largest island in the Caribbean, "the most beautiful land that human eyes have seen." […]

One of the Dominican Republic's vacationers' playgrounds spans several square miles of its Amber Coast, east of the north coast city of Puerto Plata. Known as Playa Dorada, this area […]

Travellers who love water may consider visiting the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, the largest freshwater tank in the world. They may consider visiting the famed canals in Venice, Italy, or a Black Sea cruise or visit the Dominican Republic or Key West, Florida.

Sun-lovers have long sought out the Dominican Republic for its silky strands, its friendly residents and its affordability. Now they can add high style to the list of attractions. From [...]

A coastal yacht cruise along the Dominican Republic is described. Areas visited included Puerto Plata, Bahia de Semana and Luperon. Several inland excursions are also discussed., The Dominican Republic still is rarely visited by cruising sailors. It is too far south for those planning a Bahamas cruise, too far west for the charter fleets in the [...]

Six tropical ports, suitable for winter vacations, are described. The locations include beaches and are known for long periods of sun. Food, lodging and air accommodations are discussed.

SET ON AN EASTERN COASTAL PLAIN IN THE Dominican Republic and flanked by lush forests, green fields of cane and palm-fringed beaches, La Romana originally sprang up around the sugar [...]

The year 1992 marks the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Dominican Republic, and the country has been going through a five-year reconstruction project to prepare for the event. The anniversary, and a visit to the Dominican Republic are described.

Retirees may enjoy the Christmas holidays more if they take a reunion vacation with their children, grandchildren, or friends. Several locations for these vacations are profiled.

Islands Gird for Summer * NEW YORK - The pall that hung over business to the Caribbean this winter is slowly dispersing as bookings pick up and islands fight back […]

At the very heart of the Caribbean, a unique tourism destination welcomes both visitors and investors: The Dominican Republic. Here, a vibrant Hispanic culture fuses with the most beautiful beaches [...]

Honeymooners will love ... * The striking beauty of the island's natural highlights. Sites to behold include the Cordillera Central (also known as the "Dominican Alps"), a whale-watching excursion from […]

If you're dreaming up your honeymoon wish list, the thought of being able to kick back and relax is probably right at the top. For this, you need to get [...]

Underwater clarity averaged 80 feet with no hint of a current; the morning dive couldn't have been any easier for a second chance to visit the MV Hickory. As part […]

I had high expectations. Several friends who had trolled the waters off the Dominican Republic all returned with reports of amazing marlin fishing, often just a few miles offshore. As [...]

Travel is one of the best teaching tools in a parent's arsenal. Visiting spots such as the Italian archaeological site of Pompeii solidifies historical understanding, but travel is also about [...]

Coming to the Dominican Republic was certainly the most unexpected treat of 1997. Its topography is incredibly varied and its cultural diversity nothing short of astounding. For beach lovers, the […]

Duhamel Juarbe, 65, assistant director of transportation for an adult home; Aurea Juarbe, 61, homemaker; Kristin Thomas, 31, hospital clerk; Seon Thomas, 35, music producer and real-estate broker; Jayden Thomas, [...]

Trip hosts: Dominican Republic Tourist Board and British Airways Purpose of trip: Educational How many on trip? Eight agents plus Gustavo Candelario from the tourist board How long was the [...]

The Dominican Republic is renowned for all-inclusive chain hotels, but that's only half of the story. Sara Macefield finds a more surprising side to the island Forested mountains stretching to [...]

* La Bandera: national dish comprising rice, red beans, stewed meat, salad and fried plantain. * Pasteles: minced beef or chicken wrapped in plantain leaves and eaten as a snack. [...]

With four Cap Cana resorts on the way, and a new dining scheme, the Dominican Republic remains a key growth destination for AMResorts. Katherine Lawrey reports Anew Dine Around programme [...]

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic--Tourism in the Dominican Republic continues to grow despite setbacks in 2009. Several development projects, which stalled last year due to the global economic crisis, are chugging [...]

HOTEL HOTWIRE The Dominican Republic now has its first five-star boutique hotel in The Peninsula House, an 18th centurystyle manse overlooking the Atlantic. Filled with contemporary art and European and [...]

Byline: Sanjay Surana Dominican Republic [FOR THE FEATURE, SEE PAGE 198] A hillside neo-Victorian inn with six suites is not your typical D.R. digs. Nevertheless, in its first 18 months, [...]