Self-guided tours and public events on the island of Dominica

Self-guided tours and public events on the island of Dominica

Сообщение HainanWel.com(e)! » 05 июл 2011, 10:55

Dominica's 18th annual Diving Festival: everyone is invited
Wednesday, 29 June 2011 19:29
MAP CAN BE VIEWED HERE: http://hainanwel.com/en/caribbean/665-d ... tival.html

Please note, that the Dominica's 18th annual Diving Festival will not held in the Dominican Republic, as misspelled some websites, Diving Festival will be held on the island of Dominica. Dominica (Commonwealth of Dominica) is a state on the island of Dominica in the group of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean. To the northwest of the island of Dominica is located Guadeloupe, and to the south-east is located Martinique. Population of the island of Dominica is about 80 000 inhabitants. The capital is the Roseau City. On the Dominica's 18th annual Diving Festival will be held range of activities- from master classes of world famous divers to the underwater tours, submarine hunting and canoeing. The Dominica's 18th annual Diving Festival will be held from July 8 to July 17, 2011. All participants will gather in the evening on July 7, 2011 at the Fort Young Hotel in Dominica. Getting to which it is possible with the help of map, which shown above this article (the location of Fort Young Hotel shown by an arrow). Participation in the Festival of Diving is open to all divers. On our website you can quickly and inexpensively to book hotels on the island of Dominica.
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Сообщение HainanWel.com(e)! » 05 июн 2014, 17:11

Casa de Campo resort is recognized as one of the best wedding destinations
In a recent ranking of " 21 places for honeymoon, where you do not want to leave " authoritative American edition of Destination Wedding placed on line 12 is one of the most famous resorts in the Dominican Republic Casa de Campo. Direction is of particular interest not only because there can often be found strolling along the shore celebrities liking villa, located on the territory of Casa de Campo. Enjoy luxurious white sand beaches , you can go to a more active entertainment. In Casa de Campo is the legendary golf course Teeth of the Dog, designed by Pete Dayem , tennis courts and even a polo club . In the evening, the newlyweds will appreciate the Altos de Chavon - recreated in the 70s of the last century medieval village , where comfortably settled restaurants, shops, galleries and art studios .

Honeymoon in the Dominican Republic will be a great continuation of the wedding held here . The country can be organized lavish celebrations and ceremonies in the family. Whereas professional organizers will offer a "package" , are best suited to your taste, needs and budgets newlyweds . There is no need to worry about the wedding nuances. Organizers think over all details : location , seating plan , scenery, makeup and hairstyles on your wedding day , flower decoration and bridal bouquet , wedding cake, photos and videos , entertainment , music and , of course , the menu for the banquet .

It should be noted that Dominican issue certificates of registration of marriage recognized in Russia . In addition , the two countries do not require visas .
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The Dominican Republic joined the list of the best wedding destinations

Journal of Destination Weddings & Honeymoons included the Dominican Republic to the list of the top 12 wedding destinations. According to the editors, the country is the best choice for a wedding or honeymoon. The authors argue the rating, that is where you can find an amazing combination of lush tropical gardens, white sand beaches and unique atmosphere of privacy and comfort.

Whereas professional organizers will offer a "package", which is ideal to taste, needs and budget honeymooners. Experts think through all the details: the place, seating plan, decorations, make-up and hairstyle on your wedding day, flower decoration, and bridal bouquet, wedding cake, pictures and video, entertainment, music and, of course, the menu for the banquet.

A team of professionals will also assume the responsibilities of all necessary documents and check the correctness issued after the ceremony of official papers. The organizers will help in the selection of an authorized representative of the church or civic institutions, as well as send all finished paper and certificates.

Magaly Toribio, Marketing Advisor to the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic, said that the hotel industry of the Dominican Republic has all the necessary features to make your wedding day unforgettable. "We are happy that tourists from around the world choose it to our country to celebrate such an important event like marriage," - said Ms. Toribio in an interview. The most popular among "wedding" tourists are the regions of Punta Cana, La Romana, Santo Domingo, Puerto Plata and Samana.
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The Dominican Republic is included in the routes are 11 cruise lines

The Dominican Republic in 2015 will visit more than 620 thousand. Cruise tourists, which is almost 50% more than in 2011, according to the Ministry of Tourism of the country.

Currently working in the Dominican Republic the following cruise lines: Holland America Line, SilverSea, Aida Cruises, Costa Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur, Sea Cloud, Carnival Cruise Line, TUI, MSC, and Ferry, which provides an active flow of foreign tourists to the country. According to a recent study, 60% of customers are foreigners Ferry, in particular the residents of North America.

In order to take a leading position in the region, the Dominican Republic has developed an ambitious plan of action, involving the modernization of existing and construction of new ports.

In December, the cruise company Cunard Cruise Lines including Port Amber Cove, under construction in Puerto Plata, in your itinerary for 2016. North Coast of the Dominican Republic will be the third stop of a luxury cruise liner Queen Mary 2, which during the 128-day world tour will visit 26 countries and stop at 38 ports
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Сообщение HainanWel.com(e)! » 12 окт 2015, 13:18

Cathedral

One of the largest tourist attractions in Santo Domingo - Roman Catholic Cathedral of America, also known as the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The construction of the first Catholic church of the New World began in 1514 under the leadership of Bishop Garcia Padilla and lasted 30 years - until 1544. 12 February 1546 at the request of Emperor Charles V, Pope Paul III granted the status of the Duomo cathedral.

It is quite spacious temple. Its length is 54 meters, width - 23 meters, height to vaulted ceilings - 16 meters, total area of ​​3000 square meters. meters.

With the construction of the cathedral was used golden coral limestone, mined in the local quarries. The appearance of the church can be seen a mixture of Gothic and Baroque with a strong influence of plateresque elements which is particularly evident in the design of the silver altar in 1540. In the cathedral there is a treasure trove, which includes beautiful collection of wooden statues, furniture, jewelry, silverware.

In the square next to the cathedral is a monument to Christopher Columbus and, according to some historical versions, near the main altar of the temple were buried the remains of the great traveler.

In 1990, the Cathedral was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
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Сообщение HainanWel.com(e)! » 25 окт 2015, 21:35

Museum of the royal palaces

Museum of the Royal Palaces is one of the most important cultural monuments, built in Santo Domingo, in addition, it is one of the most visited museums in the city.

Construction of the building began October 5, 1511 by order of King Ferdinand of Aragon. Initially, the building of the palace, built in Renaissance style, was divided into two parts: one part is the Palace of commander in chief, and the second - a room for the Royal Court.

October 18, 1973 received the title of the building of the museum, but the official opening was only 31 May 1976. The opening ceremony was attended by King Juan Carlos I.

The museum has reproduced the life of the colonial era, presents the life of governors, a collection of gilded furniture, a vast collection of weapons the dictator Trujillo, which includes samurai swords, daggers and armor. In addition, the museum can see the objects found on the wreck. Some coins as long lain under water that turned into solid gold bar. The oldest exhibits date back to the year 1492.

Also in the museum you can see the exhibition telling visitors about the voyages of Christopher Columbus, the life of the Taino Indians and African slaves.

On the building of the former Royal Court, you can see the sundial, which was determined by the time in the XVII century.
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Сообщение HainanWel.com(e)! » 10 ноя 2015, 08:35

Costa del Ambar

North of Cibao, with the ridges of the Northern Cordillera, stretches one of the most popular tourist areas of the country - Costa del Ambar ("Yantapny bepeg"). The area got its name because of the huge deposits of amber, as well as because of the beautiful beaches of the region, stretching from Puerto Plata to the bay of Manzanillo. The main town of the region - Puerto Plata ("Silver Port"). It is worth visiting the ruins of the house of Columbus and the Church, which made the first Mass in America, Fort Can Felipe (1540) with a small military museum, the church Can Felipe, the funicular to the top of the mountain La Loma Isabel de Torres Museum Taino, Myzey yantapya Museum The remaining Himeson lighthouse Fortaleza distillery Brugal, the seaside boulevard Malecon, the building of the fire station with two towers and a lot of houses in colonial style.

On the west coast, near the border with Haiti, is the town of Monte Cristi, famous for its splendid bay with resting on the bottom of a fleet of Spanish galleons, salt lakes Lago Enrico and many old colonial houses. Just beyond the enclosing bay coral reefs lying island group-Siete Hermanos ("Seven Brothers"), in which the gray sand beaches from November to February lay eggs large sea turtles.

North-east coast, stretching from the peninsula to Cabrera Engano, indented bays and offshore islands abounds. Dominican Republic, El Falls LimonNaibolee interesting area here are the Peninsula and the Bay of Samana. Here, in addition to magnificent nature and clean beaches, doubtless noteworthy national park Gaitises (208 sq. Km.) From the caves of San Gabriel, Angel, Arena and Línea, magnificent beaches of the island of Cayo Levantado, a marine reserve of Banco de la Plata (here, in the period from mid-January to mid-March are going for breeding humpback whales), the waterfalls of El Limon and La Fuente del Amirante ("Admiral Falls"), "Crystal Lagoon" on the river Barakot and resort town Las Vegas Terrenas, Las Galeras (local beaches are among the best in the country), Playa Bonita, El Portillo and the country's most beautiful beach in Playa Rincon. The famous "Coco Beach", which stretches for 40 km. on both sides of the city of Higuey, is well known resorts of Punta Cana and Bavaro, considered the best in the Dominican Republic.

The southern and south-western coast of the country is quite weak mastered by tourists, it is a charming mixture of the quiet towns, luxurious landscapes, lush greenery and desert coasts. There are interesting town Barahona, Laguna Cabral and the amazing phenomenon of "magnetic mountains" (10 km. From Cabral), freshwater lake Las Mar'yasov with remarkably clear water, a national nature reserve of Lake Enriquillo, "the capital of the Dominican turquoise" - the city of Bahoruco, Park Jaragua, Oviedo Lagoon (where large sea turtles breed), Beata Island, and, of course, dozens of kilometers of excellent beaches, many of which are quite wild and deserted. Many visitors are attracted and national parks of the country - Armando Bermudez-Del Este and Los Haitises.
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