Altos de Chavón, Dominican Republic
With its cobbled streets and buildings in coralline and terracotta stone blocks, Altos de Chavón has become a cultural centre in the region.
Dominican Republic
Carnival goes solar at private port in D.R.
Carnival adds a big solar installation to its private port, which is the biggest destination for cruise ships visiting the Dominican Republic
Altos de Chavon, Dominican Republic
Miles from anywhere of note, Judy Barford discovers a hidden Mediterranean-style village in the Caribbean.
Mission Accomplished, Carnival's Fathom to sail away
Carnival will send a larger ship on its Cuba cruises next year, and has opened Fathom's 'social impact' activities in DR to other lines.
Carnival opens 'social impact' program to all
Carnival Corporation is opening the 'voluntourism' social impact activities pioneered by its Fathom brand to its other ships.
Feb. 24, 2016: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
A city founded by Christopher Columbus and his brother, but where nearly everything you'll see was built after 1865. What a paradox!
American adds Caribbean, Mexico routes
American Airlines is adding service to more Caribbean points from Los Angeles, Charlotte, Chicago and Dallas, and is restoring direct flights between New York and Caracas. Most of the new routes are aimed at leisure travelers, although one,...
Carnival launches 'fathom' new 'voluntourism' brand
Volunteers work on water filtration system parts (Photo: Carnival Corp) Carnival, mothership of nine different cruise line brands, is launching another, with a twist: Instead of high-end entertainment and gambling, the line—named...
Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 12, 2015: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Here are some photos taken during a recent winter trip to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic (a popular winter sun destination for snowbirds from Canada and the northern United States). The people were friendly! We...