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According to a Dominican Republic judge, the Iowa High School wrestling star, who was named “an interested” in the disappearance of University of Pittsburgh student Sudixsha Conanki, has been officially exempt from fraud. The verdict by Judge Edwin Delgado concluded the famous ordeal of Joshua Libe, who was detained in the Caribbean after Conanki went missing after he swam outside the luxury Punta Cana resort on March 6, WJLA-TV News reported. A court hearing Friday concludes an earlier ruling by Delgado, which was held without Riibe attending, allowing a 22-year-old St. Cloud State University senior to return to the Midwest.…

Share article You crave Caribbean waters, but do you want to avoid the same-sex? Luckily for you, Virgin has released five beach recommendations for the epic spring break. Rather than introducing regular goats like Cancun, Miami and Montego Bay, Virgin revealed some secret merchandise, but was the most prominent. You may be surprised to hear this, but did you know that Punta Cana’s popularity has skyrocketed Cancun tourism? That’s right. Americans’ favorite beach escape features Punta Cana in the shadows. All you might imagine is sitting by the vibrant waters of Bavaro Beach and by the pool with cocktails in…

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White sandy beach. Sand toe bar. Fresh fish and meringue. Punta Cana is already the center of the most visited destinations in the entire Caribbean, and now the crown jewel of the Dominican Republic is receiving even greater boost from American Airlines. The airline has announced plans to launch four new routes from US cities to the famous that roofed airport in Punta Cana. The Americans are adding weekly flights from Indianapolis, Nashville, Pittsburgh and Low Leaderlam, airline spokesmen confirmed by the Caribbean Journal. Each route will fly on Saturday and will all be operated by Boeing 737 aircraft. A…

Flying to 5,000 miles of Punta Cana alongside American Airlines as the carrier celebrates the victory of its Dominican Republic destinations with MapNest Label Bracket in March.Before winning San Francisco’s top spot in the final round, Punta Cana was named the ultimate fan favorite among 16 holiday hotspots, kicking out other candidates such as Cancun, Montego Bay and Miami.American Airlines launched its March Mapness Contest on March 3rd, inviting travelers to vote via social media for their dream destination. Thousands of fans participated through the month-long campaign. Punta Cana has emerged as a clear winner in the city of Sunny…

Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old college student who went missing since Thursday, was on vacation in Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic.Punta Cana is a resort town located on the eastern edge of the island, including the Dominican Republic and Haiti. A “full search” of the ocean from the Caribbean could not raise traces of the missing University of Pittsburgh student, and her father urged authorities to consider foul plays such as “invited or adduction,” assuming she was drowned, he told WTOP-FM.Sudiksha Conanki, from Loudon County, Virginia, was on a spring break trip from Pitt with five female friends.Here’s what we know…

Speedy. Lamb Club. Taproom. Noodle bar. These are not the first things you think of when dreaming about even the most creative all-inclusive resorts. For the latest comprehensive brand in the Caribbean, that’s exactly what it is. Less than a month later, the W Hotels brand has entered the inclusive space, an exciting new entry into the Dominican Republic’s ultra-competitive market. The new W Punta Cana features many signatures for starters first, first to the boutique style city hotel Pantheon, wet deck, living room and fit gym Pantheon. However, unlike the average W hotel in New York or LA, Uvero…

Investigators are searching for University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Conanki, who went missing on a spring break trip with a college friend in the Dominican Republic last week. As the investigation approaches its second week, several international organizations have been searching for Conanki since it disappeared on March 6th. This is what we know about the incident. Who is Sudiksha Konanki?Conanki, 20, is a junior in biology at the University of Pittsburgh, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia. She is an Indian citizen and a permanent resident of the United States and lives with her family in Chantilly,…

Despegar, a leading Latin American travel technology company, highlights the growing interest of Mexican users, primarily in Caribbean destinations, the Dominican Republic. This phenomenon can be attributed to a unique combination of cultural charm, dreamy beaches and unique experiences offered by DR. Therefore, Despegar has identified three destinations that have become trending among travelers in Punta Cana, Santo Domingo and Puerto Plata. Each has a wealth of activities and accommodation options for all visitors. “In 2024, we observed a significant growth in the Dominican Republic search, highlighting a significant increase to Santo Domingo compared to the previous year. This performance,…

The latest addition to Rafael Nadal’s growth hospitality brand, Zel Punta Cana is officially open, bringing a fresh blend of Mediterranean elegance and the vibrant Caribbean to the Dominican Republic.Developed in partnership with Meliá Hotels International, this comprehensive resort marks the first Zel facility outside of Spain and has been added to existing hotels under the brands of Mallorca and Costa Brava.The grand opening on March 7th featured an impressive lineup of guests from the world of sports, business and entertainment. Among them were Dominican Republic’s Lewis Abinader, tourism minister David Colado and former American tennis star Andy Roddick. The…