Archive for January, 2007

Punta Cana The Beach Resort Destination

Monday, January 22nd, 2007

The place is just a long 35 miles of beach resorts, hotels and golf courses strung out in a horseshoe pattern along the coast with  a dense growth Palm trees. The beaches with extraordinarily silky white sand are great with the morning sun over the ocean and the evening sun atop the meticulous lines of […]

Punta Cana Dominican Republic

Sunday, January 21st, 2007

Punta Cana, the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic, where the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean meet, is the most popular R&R spot. The place is located in the province of La Altagracia in the south eastern region of the country. The region comprises of Juan Dolio, Boca Chica, Higuey and La Romana.
The province […]

How to Reach La Romana

Sunday, January 21st, 2007

The options are many; just fly right into the brand new La Ramona airport from many destinations in US. The direct flight from New York will get you in less than 7 hours. You can also land in the capital city of Santo Domingo and enjoy the two and half hour taxi ride through the […]

La Romana Accommodations

Sunday, January 21st, 2007

The place has elaborate tourist infrastructure and accommodations are available in all budget ranges. The resorts are located in Casa de Campo and hotels in the region of Bayahibe-Dominicus.

La Romana The Activity Galore

Saturday, January 20th, 2007

The vacation at La Ramona can be fun filled for the sporting kind with golf, scuba diving, fishing, horse riding and snorkeling. Catalina Island is known for the “wall” of fish. A small lesson in scuba diving and experience this amazing sight. The waters are clear with around 100 meters visibility. The dive will also […]

The Attractions of La Romana

Saturday, January 20th, 2007

The city is an all encompassing holiday package. The beaches at Dominicus-Bayahibe are the first to receive the European Blue Flag certification in the whole of the Caribbean region. The certification is for the water quality, safety services, environmental management and protection. Though most of the hotels are privately owned, the law of the land […]

La Romana Dominican Republic

Saturday, January 20th, 2007

La Romana, a vibrant city of about two million people, is located on the South coast of the Dominican Republic. The city is singularly famous for the Artists’ Village called Altos de Chavon. The small hamlet was designed by an Italian architect, Robert Coppa with paths paved with cobblestone, terracotta structures and foundations made of […]

Santo Domingo Places to Stay

Friday, January 19th, 2007

The city of contrast has the old-world grandeur of Hotel Embajador and the modern management of Hotel Plaza. The wide array of accommodation is available; the secluded old bungalow on the beach to a hostel kind of accommodation in scores of old Inns. You can try the paying guest option too if you want to […]

Santo Domingo Architecture

Friday, January 19th, 2007

The Castle of Columbus and the Cathedral Basilica Santa Maria la Menor would be next on the list in the walled city. The Amber Museum of Calle Arz Merino has a range of exhibits made with amber stone, made famous by the film Jurassic Park. The Plaza de la Cultura is the street of the […]

Santo Domingo Places of Interest

Friday, January 19th, 2007

Santo Domingo is a repository of the historic past of the Dominican Republic. Be it the family of Columbus or the ruthless Spanish Conquistadors or even the accomplished film maker Steven Spielberg, strangely everyone has a link to this place. The street of Calle de Las Damas with a number of old buildings including the […]