By: Spencer Samaroo | 2011-04-27 | Hotels Offering comfortable accommodation and quality services, the Four Star Sofitel Hotel Nicolas de Ovando is the perfect choice of Santo Domingo Hotel for those who love historic architecture. Built in 1502, the property was the home of Nicolás de Ovando, the Spanish explorer who made landfall on Hispaniola and subsequently became its first governor, and its stately, fortress-like main building is an important piece of the Dominican Republic's history. read more
By: alecdarian | 2011-05-02 | Destinations Santo Domingo de la Calzada is a small town in La Rioja where you can get lost in the old part of town, a place where cars do not have access to avoid deterioration of the city's artistic heritage. This is the best place to enjoy a medieval world untouched by modernity. read more
By: Archie Blazer | 2010-12-08 | Article Marketing The Caribbean islands are well known for their tourist appeal, but what really makes them so popular is the fact that each place has its particular flavor. read more
By: Max Muller | 2011-04-06 | Travel & Leisure If you are planning to stay in Buenos Aires, you will probably have heard the name Pern associated with Argentina long before you arrive. You will most likely enjoy discovering the influence of the Pe... read more
By: Spencer Samaroo | 2011-04-01 | Vacation Rentals A quite wonderful place in the heart of the historic city of Santo Domingo, the homely three star Barcelo Gran Hotel Lina offers guests a warm welcome, pleasant ambience and convenient facilities. Ide... read more
By: Michle Ada | 2012-05-07 | Travel Tips Santo Domingo is a fascinating travel destination in the Dominican Republic. It is visited by travelers from different parts of the globe and boasts of widespread natural beauty. The majority of travelers to Santo Domingo are from the European and the American continents. read more
By: Kevin O Williams | 2011-03-31 | Travel Tips Sierra de la Demanda lies more than two thousand kilometers above the La Rioja and Castilla y Leon regions. The Sierra de la Demanda mountains are of a rigid beauty and tourists love the region, especially the ones who enjoy climbing, hiking and paragliding. read more
By: Archie Blazer | 2010-12-04 | Article Marketing Santo Domingo is the capital city of the Dominican Republic and has a long history that dates back to the time of Christopher Columbus. read more
By: Wills Smith | 2012-04-26 | Vacations Once entered in Santo Domingo you won’t fall short of activities to do and places to visit. Explore botanical garden, beaches, and nightlife of the city by booking economical airline tickets. Visit Santo read more
By: Spencer Samaroo | 2010-10-12 | Vacation Rentals The newest addition to the Hilton's world renown collection of outstanding business hotels this 21-floor tower-style hotel has quickly established itself as the leading business and conference hotel in the whole of Santo Domingo. Assuring the kind of ornate furnishings, courteous service and quality amenities that you would expect from the Hilton brand, as luxury hotels in the Dominican Republic go this one is right up there with the best this beautiful country has to offer. read more
By: Georgi Dagnall | 2010-05-17 | City Guides The "Praca do Marques de Pombal" or the "square of the marquis of Pombal" is named after Sebastiao Jose de Carvalho e Melo, the first marquis of Pombal. In 1934 this statue in the middle of the square was erected in his honor. On the pedestal underneath the statue you can find symbols of serenity, strength, farming and other elements that all represent his work to his country. He earned the title of marquis for his leadership during the reconstruction work of Lisbon after its great earthquake in 1755. read more
By: Wills Smith | 2012-04-10 | Travel Tips National parks, cities like Sousa and Carabete are worth visiting in Santo Domingo. For enjoying various water-based activities like diving, snorkeling, sunbathing etc. book cheap airline ticket to the city. read more
By: Jones Burg | 2011-04-19 | College These days, people with a certificate in foreign language can definitely expect a bright future. Hispaniola is a Spanish language school situated in the capital of Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo. T... read more
By: James Philips | 2011-07-05 | Fashion Oscar de la Renta is a US fashion designer currently viewed as one of the world's leading designers in the industry. He was born the Dominican Republic of Santo Domingo on July 22, 1932. His mother is of Dominican descent while his father is Puerto Rican. At the age of 18, he left the comfort of his own home to pursue painting at the Academy in Madrid Spain known as the Academy of San Fernando. read more