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Feb 09 2007

The Amber Coast – a holiday gem

By Cort Egan
(NC)-Puerto Plata is on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic – a favourite Canadian holiday destination for years. Also known as the Amber Coast, Puerto Plata is perhaps best known for its fabulous beaches, consistent sunshine, vibrant nightlife and the finest quality resorts in the entire Caribbean.
The aptly named Paradise [...]

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Dec 06 2006

Travel Q&A

My family has visited the Dominican Republic six times. We absolutely love Punta Cana, Puerto Plata and La Romana. We want to try somewhere new, but stay within the Dominican Republic (DR); is there somewhere new you can recommend?I’m so glad you asked. Samana is the hottest new destination in the DR. Somewhat off the [...]

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Dec 06 2006

Santo Domingo is a must see

By Sam Ion
Santo Domingo, founded by Christopher Columbus’s brother Bartholomew is one of the great historic and cultural treasures of the world, and a “must see”…
Christopher Columbus, built his first settlement in the new world, in the Dominican Republic, and in Santo Domingo, you can visit the 20-room mansion where his son Diego and his [...]

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