Dominican Republic

Club Med deal: $399 getaway good for couples and singles too

August 20, 2010
By Island Tips

Club Med is offering all-inclusive fall getaways in Mexico and the Caribbean for as little as $399 per person  for a three-night stay. Another bonus: no single supplement. The deal: The WOW Sale for Couples applies to stays in September and October at Cancún and Ixtapa Pacific in ...
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Cabarete Webcam – Dominican Republic

August 15, 2010
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Situated on the north side of the Dominican Republic along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean is Cabarete. Made up of long beaches with fine sand and sugar cane fields, Cabarete will dazzle your island senses along with the ocean breezes are
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Save 50% Off Club Med Resorts

August 12, 2010
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Club Med is offering 50% off an all-inclusive seven-night stay in the Bahamas, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos and many more. From $230 per night you can relax with all of your meals, open bar beverages, nightly entertainment...
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Bargain holidays as tour operators slash prices

August 11, 2010
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Big discounts on offer to British holidaymakers as travel companies offload unsold flights and hotel rooms A mixture of the austerity budget, cabin crew strikes and volcanic ash have combined to produce a late summer bonanza of bargain basement holidays as tour operators slash prices to offload unsold flights and hotels. The...
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El Meson de la Cava

July 29, 2010
By Island Tips
El Meson de la Cava

El Meson de la Cava Renowned restaurant tucked in a cave once occupied by buccaneers In 1965, this cave was used for the storage of provisions for the soldiers of the Organization of American States (OAS), the occupying force headquartered in Washington, D.C., that counts all independent states in...
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All-inclusive romantic package in Dominican Republic

July 28, 2010
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There’s no question that the Dominican Republic is one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful destinations, and planted in the midst of that beauty, on the northern coast is Puerto Plata. Experience the stunning sandy beaches when you book a stay at the Viva
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Dengue Fever Outbreak Hits Florida: South Up Next?

July 27, 2010
By Island Tips
Dengue Fever Outbreak Hits Florida: South Up Next?

Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne disease that is endemic in tropical areas, has emerged in Florida, raising concerns that the disease could gain a foothold in the continental U.S. and spread to other parts of the southern United States...
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AirTran adds fifth Caribbean destination

July 20, 2010
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AirTran announced this morning that the Dominican Republic resort of Punta Cana will be its newest destination for regularly scheduled passenger ...
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Haiti Disaster Relief & Volunteer Vacations Guide

July 12, 2010
By Island Tips
Haiti Disaster Relief & Volunteer Vacations Guide

Six months after the 7.0 earthquake that devastated Haiti’s capital city and surrounding areas, killing more than 200,000 and displacing millions more, relief organizations have mobilized to bring hands-on volunteer teams to help rebuild the country. Immediately after the quake...
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The Dominican Republic’s Other Treasures

July 9, 2010
By Island Tips
The Dominican Republic’s Other Treasures

The Dominican Republic is a land of many firsts and superlatives: the site of the first European settlement in the New World, the New World's first university, cathedral, and fortress (the last two of which, as part of Santo Domingo's... Santo Domingo - Dominican Republic - Dominican Order - New World - Caribbean
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