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• Caribbean Destinations Assess Hurricane Fiona Impact September 24, 2022 2:12 am Hurricane Fiona’s passage this week tested Caribbean destinations as the first major weather event to impact the region following the post-outbreak return of travel in the region. Some regional destinations forced to contend with Fiona’s impact have yet to …
• Hurricane Fiona forces cruise lines to change course in Caribbean September 21, 2022 5:24 am Several cruise lines have adjusted Caribbean itineraries after a hurricane left a swathe of devastation in Puerto Rico before striking the Dominican Republic. Hurricane Fiona is reported by US forecasters to be strengthening after leaving at least seven …
• This time tourism was better able to weather the hurricane September 20, 2022 7:51 pm The Dominican tourism sector was able to face good conditions during the passage of Hurricane Fiona through the country, suffering only minimal damage to infrastructure and vegetation. Representatives of the sector agreed to emphasize that the situation in …
• Fiona drops more rain on flooded Puerto Rico September 20, 2022 12:04 pm SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Hurricane Fiona unleashed more rain on Puerto Rico on Monday, a day after the storm knocked out power and water to most of the island, and National Guard troops rescued hundreds of people who got stranded. The governor warned that …
• What to know about travel as Hurricane Fiona hits the Atlantic September 20, 2022 12:11 am An unusually quiet Atlantic hurricane season turned on its head this weekend as Hurricane Fiona slammed Puerto Rico with damaging winds and nearly 30 inches of rain in some locations.Multiple deaths have been reported and emergency responders have rescued …
• Hurricane Fiona continues to strengthen with winds over 100 mph September 19, 2022 10:25 am Fiona, the third Atlantic hurricane of the season, is forecast strengthen into a major Category 3 hurricane by Wednesday with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph. The storm’s center is expected to pass well to the east of the Bahamas, but will cause …
• Dominican Republic: 4 Exciting Things to Do in This Tropical Tourist Paradise September 19, 2022 12:20 am By Rick Martin First Posted: Sep 17, 2022 06:30 PM EDT The Dominican Republic is a tropical island paradise filled with natural wonders and luxurious beaches. Plenty of places offer a wide array of activities around this Caribbean nation, which has been …
• New All-Inclusive Resort And Entertainment Experience Coming To The Dominican Republic September 18, 2022 10:15 pm Share The Article Last Updated 29 mins ago It’s an exciting time for Caribbean enthusiasts as the Dominican Republic has just been selected as the host destination for a luxurious all-inclusive mega resort, developed by Melia in partnership with Falcon’s …
• Nickelodeon Hotel coming to Garden Grove September 16, 2022 11:29 pm A Nickelodeon Hotel & Resort, featuring water slides and a lazy river, got the green light this week to be built in Garden Grove. The Garden Grove City Council unanimously approved the sale of city land to a developer for a Nickelodeon-themed hotel, …
• Dominican Republic Sets New Tourism Record And Now Has Over 100 All Inclusive Resorts September 16, 2022 12:29 am Share The Article Last Updated 34 mins ago Following the trend of several other sunny destinations, the Dominican Republic has just set another all-time tourism record. In August of this year, the Dominican Republic welcomed over 620,000 tourists, …
• Pinterest says these lesser-known vacation spots are the fun, new places to go September 12, 2022 7:15 am Shoulder season: the time between July peaks and the holiday rush, when the kids return to school and parents return to the office after summer breaks. This represents the perfect time to find fun places to go, especially for an unattached Gen Z set. If …
• Dominican Republic Cashes In On Gambling Tax Revenue September 9, 2022 11:31 pm News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Sept. 9, 2022: The Dominican Republic is reaping the rewards of the gambling industry on the island, which is being driven in part by the high levels of tourists visiting the country. In 2019, the tax revenue from gambling …
• Top 10 Off The Beaten Path Sun Destinations For U.S. Travelers This Winter September 8, 2022 11:10 pm Share The Article Last Updated 14 mins ago Want to chase waterfalls in Jamaica? Relax in the latest luxurious resort in Turks and Caicos? Discover hidden gems in Central America? Whatever your tastes, these sunny vacation destinations are the perfect …
• Swoop adds cheap flights from Hamilton to Florida and Dominican Republic - inTheHammer September 7, 2022 2:08 pm Preferred Region How does this work? By Karen Longwell Published September 7, 2022 at 10:08 am Photo via Swoop Those looking for a sunny getaway this winter don’t have to break the bank. Swoop has added non-stop flights to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and …
• Meliá Hotels International and Falcon’s Beyond Announce a New Global Leisure Entertainment Resort Brand, Falcon’s Resorts by Meliá September 2, 2022 7:45 pm Meliá Hotels International (MHI), one of the world's leading leisure hotel companies operating more than 380 hotels throughout 40 countries, and its joint venture partner Falcon's Beyond, a global entertainment development company, announced today …