Category Archives: Dominican Republic
Exclusive options for small incentive groups
Small incentive groups to the Dominican Republic now have more options if looking for beach-side luxury and exclusiveness. Sivory Punta Cana, one of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World features a private beach, a 4,300 square foot spa and … Continue reading
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Golf becomes top focus of the Dominican Republic
World-class golf and the Dominican Republic are becoming synonymous. According to this article in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, the Dominican Republic is raising its profile as a world-class destination for golf. Having hosted a Professional Golfers Association’s (PGA) Champions Tour … Continue reading
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Where are your favorite ball teams?
If you are looking for some of your favorite baseball teams this winter, look no further than the Dominican Republic. According to Charleston Daily Mail, the Pittsburgh Pirates will break ground on their new baseball academy in the Dominican Republic … Continue reading
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The Dominican Republic following Noel
Our colleagues in the DR have advised that Tropical Storm Noel did quite a bit of damage in the south and center of the island of Hispanola, with some communities being cut off by flood waters and crops being lost. They note however that areas such as … Continue reading
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More luxury brands for the Dominican Republic
The Ritz-Carlton is scheduled to open a 220-room resort in Cap Cana in 2010. And, as was also confirmed to me at the Motivation Show this week, Four Seasons will be opening a resort at Casa de Campo in 2009. … Continue reading
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DR Showcased at International Food & Wine Festival
ModernAgent reports that for the first time, Disney has invited the Dominican Republic as one of 25 countries to participate in its Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. The display is expected to be “surrounded by white sand and azure … Continue reading
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Fall Savings in the DR for Last Minute Groups
Planners with last minute meeting and incentive groups for this fall will be able to take advantage of two specials organized by .::ECT::. [events&meetings] for groups traveling to the Dominican Republic between September 1 and December 10, 2007 with a … Continue reading
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5-star resorts in the DR – she had no idea
As I looked out from my balcony at Sol Melia Caribe Tropical last week, I received an email from a client telling me that she was under the impression that the destination did not have any five star properties. The … Continue reading
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