You’ve probably noticed everyone is talking sustainable travel. But what does that really mean? Essentially, it means working harder to enrich the destinations we go to rather than leaching from them. It means learning about them and from them. It means being ultra conscious about how we impact these beautiful destinations we travel to, and … Continue reading “Things You Can Pack To Become A More Sustainable Tourist”
Category: Cabarete News
Cabarete Carnaval Celebrates Five Years
Cabarete Carnaval Celebrates Five Years Photos by Lauren Bowcutt Happening March 23, 2019, Cabarete Carnaval celebrates five years of music, art, culture, and good vibes! The parade begins at the Callejon de la Loma, follows the main street in the town center, and finishes along the beach in front of the restaurants of Cabarete Bay. … Continue reading “Cabarete Carnaval Celebrates Five Years”
Dominican Rum Festival
Dominican Rum Festival Find out more about the Dominican Republic’s first rum festival Dominican Rum has been leaving that silky smooth taste on tongues all over the world since the 1900’s. The unique flavor comes from the original distilling process and the use of oak casks during aging. The most popular of the rums come from … Continue reading “Dominican Rum Festival”
Where to Exchange Money in Cabarete
Where to Exchange Money in Cabarete Learn about exchanges, ATMs, and banks in town One question our guest services desk gets asked on a daily basis is where to exchange money in Cabarete. Exchanging your dollars or euros at the airport is not recommended since you’ll lose a lot of cash that way. In this … Continue reading “Where to Exchange Money in Cabarete”
The Dominican Republic Jazz Festival in Cabarete
The 21st Annual Dominican Republic Jazz Festival 5 Nights of Free Concerts Presented by The Ministry of Tourism The Dominican Republic Jazz Festival is five nights of free concerts featuring lively performances at breathtaking venues in Santiago, Puerto Plata, Sosúa, and Cabarete Beach over Constitution Day weekend. Since 1992, the oldest free music festival on the island … Continue reading “The Dominican Republic Jazz Festival in Cabarete”
Encuentro Surf Classic- Dominican Republic’s Biggest Surf Event
Encuentro Surf Classic The Dominican Republic’s Biggest Surf Event Every November Cabarete lights up with excitement for the Encuentro Surf Classic – Dominican Republic’s Biggest Surf Event. Competitors come from all over the world for a chance to win big cash prizes. We have all the details about the categories, parties, and community action. Best … Continue reading “Encuentro Surf Classic- Dominican Republic’s Biggest Surf Event”
The Annual Pauhana Surf Contest at Playa Encuentro
The Annual Pauhana Surf Contest Playa Encuntro, Cabarete, Dominican Republic Photos by Chameleon Creative Arts Fall is an exciting time for Cabarete as surf season and local competitions begin. The annual Pauhana Surf contest is the first weekend of October and we’re excited to cover the details. With community in mind, Pauhana has made the … Continue reading “The Annual Pauhana Surf Contest at Playa Encuentro”
The Dominican Republic is Prepared for the 2017/2018 Tourist Season
The Dominican Republic is Prepared for the 2017/2018 Tourist Season After Hurricane Irma and Maria The 2017 Hurricane season brought storm after storm straight through the Caribbean islands. After Hurricane Irma and Maria we have seen many people asking on Tripadvisor and Facebook about the travel status of the Dominican Republic. We are fortunate to … Continue reading “The Dominican Republic is Prepared for the 2017/2018 Tourist Season”
Cabarete, Dominican Republic Survives Hurricane Irma
Cabarete, Dominican Republic Survives Hurricane Irma Hurricane Irma was 400 miles wide ~650 km , and a category 5 storm meaning winds exceeding 156 mph ~ 251 km/h. In other words, it was an unprecedented monster of a storm, mowing its way through the Caribbean, headed straight for the North Coast of Dominican Republic, our … Continue reading “Cabarete, Dominican Republic Survives Hurricane Irma”
Ocean Treks with Jeff Corwin Comes to Puerto Plata
Ocean Treks in the Dominican Republic with Jeff Corwin will air this Saturday, November 5th on ABC in 72 countries. If you are in the Dominican Republic currently, you can tune in to Channel 155 at 10:30 am Saturday morning. The famous conservationist, television host, and producer, Jeff Corwin, cruises (literally) to the Dominican Republic … Continue reading “Ocean Treks with Jeff Corwin Comes to Puerto Plata”