Learn more about the Dominican Republic’s second annual 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 the three B’s, … Continue reading “Dominican Rum Festival”
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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”
Teleferico Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Learn about the only cable car in all of the Caribbean The north coast of the Dominican Republic is absolutely stunning. There’s no better way to observe the beauty of the ocean, greenery and city by viewing from the Teleferico in Puerto Plata. Currently, the only cable car (teleferico in Spanish) in the Caribbean, it … Continue reading “Teleferico Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic”
Whale Watching Dominican Republic
Whale Watching Dominican Republic Jan-March As if you needed another reason to visit, Whale Watching in the Dominican Republic is in prime season! One of the largest mammals on the planet, Humpback whales are a beautiful sight to behold. The Dominican Republic is home to two Humpback breeding grounds, out of only a handful in … Continue reading “Whale Watching Dominican Republic”
First Peek at Carnival’s New Port Amber Cove
In less than a month Carnival Corp. will open Amber Cove, the highly anticipated cruise port in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The $85 million, 30-acre facility has been under construction since the end of 2011 and is expected to ship in over 350,000 people to the North Coast in the first year alone. In addition … Continue reading “First Peek at Carnival’s New Port Amber Cove”
Cabarete is Getting Lifeguard Towers
Carnival Cruise Line’s $85 million Amber Cove is the largest cruise industry investment ever for the Dominican Republic! Ships from six of Carnival Corp.’s nine brands will call on Amber Cove between 2015 and 2016. These ships are expected carry an estimated 100,000 tourist to the North Coast of the Dominican Republic in its first … Continue reading “Cabarete is Getting Lifeguard Towers”
Master of the Ocean 2015 Sizzle Reel
Master of the Ocean 2015 happened this past February! The conditions were perfect, and the competition was fierce. For the second year in a row Starboard’s paddle surfing champion, Zane Schweitzer, came out on the top with the overall Master of the Ocean crown. The entire time there was a drone and a crew of … Continue reading “Master of the Ocean 2015 Sizzle Reel”
Amber Cove Cruise Port Dominican Republic
Back in 2011, Carnival Cruise Lines announced the construction of a cruise-ship terminal in the Bay of Maimon, situated about 15 minutes from Puerto Plata. Originally the project was estimated to be finished in 24 months. In Caribbean time that actually meant sometime in 2015, so it looks like we are right on schedule! Today … Continue reading “Amber Cove Cruise Port Dominican Republic”