From car trunk speakers thumping merengue, to marketeers hawking fresh mofongo, Dominicans have many talents — spoiler alert: quietude ain’t one of them. That is, however, until you ask about their secret beaches — then a silence washes across their vocal cords like so much seaweed upon their shores. Of course, quisqueyanos quickly find their words … Read more
You’re over the snow, the slush and this whole blizzard thing — it’s time to get out of here. Right now, the No. 1 destination for NYC-based escape artists is the Dominican Republic, said Sully Montero of New Jersey-based Teach Travel Discover. But along with the perennially popular DR, she’s seeing a boom in interest … Read more
The all-inclusive pendulum is starting to swing. For years, rum-soaked, buffet-laden resorts were rightfully associated with high volume and low quality. Fortunately, several hospitality brands are refining the model and upping their game without jacking up the price. So, how do you spot an all-inclusive that doesn’t suck? Frequent traveler, father of two and financial … Read more
A person in Maryland was recently infected by the flesh-eating New World screwworm after traveling to El Salvador, US health officials confirmed this week. The blowflies primarily affect livestock — human cases are rare. In a screwworm infestation, also known as a myiasis, female flies lay eggs in a fresh wound that quickly hatch into … Read more
New York is perfect — until it’s not. Then it’s time to take off. Here’s a look at some of the latest and greatest newly unveiled nonstop flight routes to and from the city. Delta Air Lines (LGA) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) Aircraft: Bombardier CRJ-900Round-trip: From $269 With its inaugural wheels up … Read more
The seizing of an Iowa college student’s passport while under investigation in the Dominican Republic is a cautionary tale for Americans traveling abroad, who an expert said should be vigilant about protecting their travel documents. Last month, 22-year-old Joshua Riibe’s passport and cell phone were confiscated as investigators tried to piece together missing spring breaker Sudiksha Konanki’s final moments. … Read more
Part of Marc Anthony‘s sprawling Dominican Republic estate caught fire early Thursday morning; however, the singer and his family and staff are all safe. A rep for Anthony, 55, told The Post, “The fire started on the left side of the property,” which they described as being “in the area” where the home’s four guest … Read more
It’s a plane bargain. New analytical data has found the best week of the summer to travel for the cheapest cost. As airlines prepare for a massive volume of flyers in the months to come, researchers at Skyscanner.com report that families of four can save up to $1,064 simply by traveling during that seven day … Read more
It’s good to be king? A new report has found New Orleans to be the top spring break destination of 2024 — and the most dangerous. The Saints-loving Who Dat Louisiana city — known for raucous Mardi Gras parties and frisky Bourbon Street — saw 931,680 spring break-related searches from February to May 2023, according … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning after nearly 100 Americans died from cosmetic surgery procedures in the Dominican Republic. Ninety-three U.S. citizens died of complications from cosmetic surgery in that country between 2009 to 2022, according to the CDC. The deaths have increased in recent years with more than half occurring … Read more
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was conditionally released from his Dominican Republic jail cell Thursday after he was arrested last week on domestic violence charges. The rapper, whose real name is Daniel Hernández, was ordered to pay a $510 deposit, undergo government counseling and meet with authorities every two months until they wrapped up their investigation into … Read more
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was arrested Sunday in the Dominican Republic after he was accused of beating up music producers, TMZ reports. The outlet claims Dominican Republic police took Tekashi, 27, into custody at the Hotel Balcones del Atlántico in Sánchez. The Post has contacted reps for the Brooklyn-born rapper for comment. An attorney for Tekashi, … Read more
Just a year after his passing, Ray Liotta’s cause of death has been disclosed. The “Goodfellas” icon died in his sleep from pulmonary edema and acute heart failure, according to documents obtained by TMZ. The outlet reported that Lotta had fluid in his lungs, suffered from repository issues and his death was “categorized as natural … Read more
He’s not phoning in an apology. Bad Bunny is refusing to say sorry for throwing a female fan’s phone into a body of water, saying she got what she deserved for being “disrespectful.” Video posted to Twitter on Monday shows the 28-year-old rapper being accosted by the woman in the Dominican Republic as she attempts … Read more
She was still drop-dead gorgeous. A family in the Dominican Republic exhumed their grandmother nearly a decade after her burial only to find the corpse perfectly preserved. When Margarita Rosario was dug up at La Colonia Cemetery in Jarabacoa, she was found to still have a full head of hair, some skin and enough bones … Read more
Ana de la Reguera said her new show, “Leopard Skin,” allowed her to play a character who felt new. “I’ve never played anyone like her, someone who has a lot of imagination,” de la Reguera, 45, told The Post. “She lives her life through telenovela, and she’s kind of naïve. All these things that character … Read more