For three days the valley of Constanza, situated in the central mountains of the Dominican Republic, will host a spring festival featuring music, color and flowers. Named by the BBC as “The Alps of the Caribbean,” the Constanza Spring Fair 2013 will be held at the “Hotel Nueva Suiza” from April 26-29. The town of Constanza is situated in the [...]

The Playa Grande Holdings company began construction of a US$500 million luxury resort that will be situated in “Playa Grande,” one of the country’s most beautiful beaches. The ground breaking ceremony was attended by President Danilo Medina. In this first phase, the overall investment will be US$50 million, and will include a six-star hotel featuring 30 rooms and 38 villas. [...]

Playa Grande, one of the most popular and beautiful beaches of the Dominican Republic’s north coast, now features excellent facilities for the use of the general public. The new infrastructure, valued at US$2.5 million, occupies 37,000 square meters. Two USbased private companies came together and built a plaza with food and refreshment stands, public baths and locker rooms, and a [...]

The Globalia Group recently concluded the refurbishing of its Be Live Hamaca hotel, situated some 15 minutes east of Santo Domingo’s international airport and 30 minutes from the country’s capital city.  The hotel refurbished most of its common grounds, restaurants, rooms and its popular Pelican Restaurant, overlooking one of the country’s most beautiful beaches.   The Be Live Hamaca is located [...]

Situated 3,087 meters above sea level is one of the country’s most important destinations for the true nature and adventure lovers. Reaching the Caribbean’s highest peak, the “Pico Duarte,” is an experience that few nature lovers can afford to miss. The “Pico Duarte” is situated in the country’s central mountain range. The range literally crosses the island in the middle, [...]

The Dominican Republic boasts the most beautiful and perfect butterflies. Today, skilled Dominican craftsmen are turning hard coconut shells into the most colorful art work by reproducing the beauty of local butterflies. The hand-made pieces dazzle with their beauty, so much so that in 2006 the finished butterfly products received the UNESCO Seal of Excellence in the handicrafts category. The [...]

The city of Montecristi, founded in 1506, was crucial in the economic, cultural and social development of the Dominican Republic during the nineteenth century. The city, situated in the country’s extreme northwest region, once lived a vibrant economic boom. A reflection of the economic health of this coastal city are still evident. Its post-colonial Caribbean architecture can still be appreciated [...]

Nestled quietly in the country’s southwest region, the town of Neiba is situated in the very heart of one of the Dominican Republic’s most isolated mountain chains. The region’s breathtaking beauty is visited by only a few. But the trip is certainly worth the experience. One of the region’s most beautiful areas is without a doubt the rain forests found [...]

Situated in the town of Rio San Juan, on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, the 941-room Bahia Principe San Juan Hotel is conveniently located an hour from Puerto Plata’s international airport. The hotel reopened after undergoing major refurbishing of its facilities. The hotel is owned and operated by the Bahia Principe Spanish chain, which currently features the highest [...]

One of the Dominican Republic’s most important protected areas is the “Parque Nacional Los Haitises.” Reaching the park is quite easy since access is possible either from the coastal village of “Sabana de La Mar” or from the city of Samaná, both on the country’s northeast region. Various tour operators offer day tours to the park, where visitors will be [...]