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PUNTA CANA – Tortuga Bay Puntacana Resort & Club has been recognized as one of the top 1% of hotels in the world with the prestigious TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice “Best of the Best” award for 2023. The honor places Tortuga Bay in exclusive categories such as The Luxury Caribbean and Top Caribbean, and is recognized alongside some of the world’s most renowned companies for exceptional service and consistent excellence over the past year by travelers on the TripAdvisor platform. TripAdvisor’s Chief Marketing Officer, John Boris, congratulated the selected hotels and recognized their ability to deliver an amazing experience to their…

Puntacana Group Executive President Frank Elias Rainieri and Arajetto Founder and President Victor Pacheco stressed that the partnership will have a significant impact on increasing Arajetto’s passenger numbers and revitalizing tourism in the eastern Dominican Republic. Pacheco said Punta Cana International Airport will become Alajet’s second hub, allowing the airline to connect the popular tourist destination with an extensive network of destinations and more than 200 connecting combinations. Alajet’s primary hub will continue to be Las Americas International Airport in Santo Domingo. “We are committed to ensuring that Alajet continues to be the airline of choice for all Dominicans. That…

Sponsor Exemption: Alex Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrick is back in PGA Tour competition while his brother Matt is defending his title at the RBC Heritage. Fitzpatrick finished in the top 20 at both the Zurich Classic in New Orleans (with Matt) and the British Open (tied for 17th). Fitzpatrick, who co-starred with Matt in the second season of the Netflix documentary series “Full Swing,” has four top 25 finishes on the DP World Tour this season… Joseph Delaney He qualified for his second PGA Tour appearance last November when he won the Devil’s Elbow Invitational by two strokes. The Kentucky native is…

Majestic Resorts is synonymous with memorable vacations and incredible culinary experiences. With four outstanding properties – Majestic Colonial Punta Cana, Majestic Elegance Punta Cana, Majestic Mirage Punta Cana and Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres – these resorts not only offer the finest all-inclusive accommodations, but also a variety of à la carte restaurants with unlimited visits to satisfy even the most discerning palates. Taino at Majestic Colonial Punta Cana (Photo courtesy of Majestic Resorts)Savor the Flavors at Majestic Colonial Punta CanaMajestic Colonial Punta Cana offers seven all-inclusive dining options. From the Caribbean-inspired Taino restaurant to the elegant Le Gourmet, there’s something…

PUNTA CANA – Alajet has announced ambitious expansion plans for Punta Cana International Airport, aiming to introduce 19 new international routes, a plan aimed at expanding the airline’s destination network and strengthening its foothold in global markets. Currently headquartered at Las Americas International Airport (AILA) in Santo Domingo, Arajet operates a fleet of 10 Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft that can accommodate approximately 186 passengers per class. The proposed routes cover major cities in Latin America, the Caribbean and North America: destinations include Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Montreal, Toronto, Santiago de Chile, Bogotá, Cartagena, San José, Guayaquil, Quito, El Salvador, Guatemala,…

Aerolíneas Argentinas plans to increase flights to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, for the upcoming 2024/25 summer season. The airline will introduce new frequencies from Córdoba and Buenos Aires/Ezeiza, and open two new routes from Tucumán and Rosario. The update comes shortly after Aradjet announced that it would replace its daily flight from Santo Domingo/Las Américas with the Punta Cana-Buenos Aires route, effective 28 October 2024. According to Aerolíneas Argentinas’ website, the number of flights from Buenos Aires Ezeiza will increase from four to five times a week from November to December, and then to six times a week (every day…

It had been a long time since I’d stayed at an all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean, so last year, when a pair of friends announced their engagement — along with plans to get married at Sanctuary Cap Cana, the first-ever Marriott Luxury Collection all-inclusive resort — I jumped at the opportunity to attend. I was interested to see if the property would upend my impression of all-inclusive resorts as uninspired resorts with mediocre food and too much cheap alcohol.Spoiler alert: It did just that, as we had a terrific (albeit too short) stay.Here’s everything you need to know about visiting…

Ah, the Dominican Republic. Beautiful beaches, cerulean seas, and golf galore — it’s no wonder this diverse nation is among Travel + Leisure readers’ favorite Caribbean islands. But it doesn’t just hit with T+L readers — over 10 million people visited in 2023 alone, and TripAdvisor recently declared the DR, as it’s affectionately known, the number-one winter travel spot. The DR, and Punta Cana especially, is also the land of the adults-only all-inclusive resort. Whatever kind of grown-up-centric getaway you’re after, you’ll find it here. Desire a wellness retreat? Options abound. Want to party? No problem. The adults-only all-inclusive resort…

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Warm weather is perfect for beach adventures, tropical surroundings, and sea breezes. With summer in the air in many places, a beach vacation seems like the perfect plan to kick back and relax. Whether you’re looking for ecotourism and family fun while traveling with teenagers and kids, a tranquil all-inclusive resort for a couples getaway, or a last-minute booking, there are plenty of budget-friendly travel options.If you’re planning a Memorial Day getaway, here are some ways to avoid travel woes. According to Expedia’s 2023 Air Travel Hacks report, flights that depart before 3 p.m. are 50% less likely to be…