Beaches are temporarily closed due to strong waves, uneven slopes or …jellyfish. In other cases because they are too far from a primary care unit (or because these do not have the capacity to attend large volumes of patients). Authorities…
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We wanted to share some safety tips if you are enjoying Easter Week / Spring Break (Semana Santa) in the Dominican Republic: • Before leaving home • ⁃ Check that everything is OK with your car and that you have you…
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April 10, 2017
Beaches are temporarily closed due to strong waves, uneven slopes or …jellyfish. In other cases because they are too far from a primary care unit (or because these do not have the capacity to attend large volumes of patients). Authorities…
March 3, 2016
We wanted to share some safety tips if you are enjoying Easter Week / Spring Break (Semana Santa) in the Dominican Republic: • Before leaving home • ⁃ Check that everything is OK with your car and that you have you…
July 15, 2016
Sea turtles are so freakin’ cool. While they look beautiful, act peacefully, swim gracefully, and paddle themselves patiently through the sand, sea turtles can sometimes seem like prehistoric creatures straight from Edgar Rice Burroughs’ The Land That Time Forgot (or, if…
July 1, 2016
By Carlo Loaces We know you are going to take these summer days to gain some color, so why not read this tips to have the best tan ever (and be safe!)? 1- Always wear sun block. Yes we know,…
July 1, 2016
By Carlo Loaces We can’t stress enough how important it is to take care of the beaches you visit, so here are some tips for the beach as a little reminder of what to do! ;^) Let’s just imagine for…
May 14, 2016
This article was originally posted by Paola Garrido Estévez in Panamerican World and is being shared here as part of a collaboration with the author. Trips are made of pieces and instants of happiness. Feeling the heat of the south,…
May 6, 2016
Five species of sea turtles can be found in the coasts of the Dominican Republic (DR): Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Olive Ridley, Pacific Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta) Only the first three species (leatherback, green…
April 16, 2016
Beaches are dynamic systems of sand, water, flora, and fauna that constantly shift and change. Their allure, however, is enduring. As destinations for swimming and body surfing, meeting with friends and relaxing, and watching romantic sunsets, our beaches offer myriad…
March 27, 2016
This post was originally published by Natalie Ruiz Casado in El País de los Contrastes and El Día and is being reproduced here with the author’s permission. . The Atlantic is staying single because I have plans to kidnap its beautiful bride, Puerto Plata. ….