Medical tourism to the DR is expected to receive a boost with all the attention generated by 2005 Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Bartolo Colon's rehabilitation treatment. Five years after winning the award, his career appeared to be over after he suffered from elbow ligament and rotator cuff problems.  But he traveled to his native DR for innovative treatment where his f...

Posted By: Rawnie Hansen

Categories: Dominican Republic,Bortolo Colon,Medical tourism

    Puerto Plata.- February in the Dominican Republic is Carnaval Month, when people celebrate the festivities by dressing up, hosting parades, and paying homage to the rich history of the island. The roots of the festival's dances and costumes can be traced back to traditions carried over by African slaves, Spanish predecessors, and ancient Taino people...

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Categories: Dominican Republic,Puerto Plata,Carnaval

PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic, Feb 16, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The 463-room Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort which opened just four months ago in Puerto Plata on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, has appointed Stephane Culillas as its new general manager. Culillas, a hotel industry veteran from Switzerland whose career has been dedicated to managing hotel properties for Melia Hot...

Posted By: Rawnie Hansen

Categories: Dominican Republic,Puerto Plata,Cofresi Palm Beach and Spa Resort,Stephane Culillas

    PRESS RELEASE Dominican Republic, (PRNewswire).- Lovebirds can step into a dreamlike environment in Dominican Republic as they are beckoned by enchanting natural scenery and infinite romance with the azure Caribbean Sea lapping the Southern Coast and the surf and kiteboard-friendly Atlantic Ocean on the North. Coupled with amazing ecotourism and cult...

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Categories: Dominican Republic,Beach,Romance,Travel

Photo: http://carnival-news.com/2011/05/03/carnival-breeze-to-debut-in-june-2012-with-12-day-europe-cruises-then-reposition-to-miami-for-year-round-six-eight-day-caribbean-voyages/   Cruise ship travelers on board the new Carnival Breeze, which launches in June 2012, will be able to enjoy the new Thrill 5D Theater that presents high-definition, 5D film with tangible enhan...

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Categories: Dominican Republic,La Romana,Carnival Cruise,5D,Carnival Breeze