Emotional moment coming back to Dominican Republic
Dec 12, 2020, 6:31 am
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Emotional moment coming back to Dominican Republic
There were evidently quite a few tears at Punta Cana airport yesterday when BA restarted their service, the first flight since March. They even gave a water salute (photos in the Twitter link). With an economy that depends so much on tourism and one of the busiest airports in the Caribbean this means so much. So many Dominicans who have been genuinely struggling to make ends meet for months can go back to work and start to rebuild their lives. The weather in Dom Rep is absolutely beautiful right now and there are no Covid requirements for arriving passengers so we are hoping these flights will fill up.
Dec 12, 2020, 7:33 am
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There were evidently quite a few tears at Punta Cana airport yesterday when BA restarted their service, the first flight since March. They even gave a water salute (photos in the Twitter link). With an economy that depends so much on tourism and one of the busiest airports in the Caribbean this means so much. So many Dominicans who have been genuinely struggling to make ends meet for months can go back to work and start to rebuild their lives. The weather in Dom Rep is absolutely beautiful right now and there are no Covid requirements for arriving passengers so we are hoping these flights will fill up.
https://twitter.com/PUJAirport/statu...867715/photo/3
https://twitter.com/PUJAirport/statu...867715/photo/3
Dec 12, 2020, 10:06 am
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Thanks, JessicaB ... first good travel news we’ve had in ages!
In October we booked (BA Hols) travel in late Feb to PUJ and up the north coast to Zoetry. Now we just need to get some insurance cover sorted, unless the DR Govt will be kind enough to extend their Visitor cover plan, which expires on 31 Dec! Do you have any useful contacts who might push that scheme onwards a little bit? 😎
PS: Important question ... was this from LHR? Our Feb booking is still showing JER-LHR but then LGW-PUJ.
In October we booked (BA Hols) travel in late Feb to PUJ and up the north coast to Zoetry. Now we just need to get some insurance cover sorted, unless the DR Govt will be kind enough to extend their Visitor cover plan, which expires on 31 Dec! Do you have any useful contacts who might push that scheme onwards a little bit? 😎
PS: Important question ... was this from LHR? Our Feb booking is still showing JER-LHR but then LGW-PUJ.
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Dec 12, 2020, 4:17 pm
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Thanks, JessicaB ... first good travel news we’ve had in ages!
In October we booked (BA Hols) travel in late Feb to PUJ and up the north coast to Zoetry. Now we just need to get some insurance cover sorted, unless the DR Govt will be kind enough to extend their Visitor cover plan, which expires on 31 Dec! Do you have any useful contacts who might push that scheme onwards a little bit? 😎
PS: Important question ... was this from LHR? Our Feb booking is still showing JER-LHR but then LGW-PUJ.
In October we booked (BA Hols) travel in late Feb to PUJ and up the north coast to Zoetry. Now we just need to get some insurance cover sorted, unless the DR Govt will be kind enough to extend their Visitor cover plan, which expires on 31 Dec! Do you have any useful contacts who might push that scheme onwards a little bit? 😎
PS: Important question ... was this from LHR? Our Feb booking is still showing JER-LHR but then LGW-PUJ.
Dec 12, 2020, 4:37 pm
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Thanks, JessicaB ... first good travel news we’ve had in ages!
In October we booked (BA Hols) travel in late Feb to PUJ and up the north coast to Zoetry. Now we just need to get some insurance cover sorted, unless the DR Govt will be kind enough to extend their Visitor cover plan, which expires on 31 Dec! Do you have any useful contacts who might push that scheme onwards a little bit? 😎
PS: Important question ... was this from LHR? Our Feb booking is still showing JER-LHR but then LGW-PUJ.
In October we booked (BA Hols) travel in late Feb to PUJ and up the north coast to Zoetry. Now we just need to get some insurance cover sorted, unless the DR Govt will be kind enough to extend their Visitor cover plan, which expires on 31 Dec! Do you have any useful contacts who might push that scheme onwards a little bit? 😎
PS: Important question ... was this from LHR? Our Feb booking is still showing JER-LHR but then LGW-PUJ.
Dec 12, 2020, 4:42 pm
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if you can swing for the helicopter transfer then go for it! It’s about a 90-120 min transfer via road from the airport to the resort. The helicopter transfer takes 20-25 mins and the views are spectacular. The helicopter lands right on the beach of the resort. You will have a cold towel and a glass of bubbles in your hand before your luggage is even 1/3 of the way to the resort. It really is a wonderful resort. Enjoy.
Dec 12, 2020, 4:55 pm
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; I’m currently back in the UK at the present moment for a funeral later In the week, after serving my 14 days in quarantine. I’m also hoping to be able to visit my mother up in Scotland for Christmas, but that depends on wee Nicky keeping current agreements in place.
Dec 12, 2020, 5:30 pm
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I actually think DR and Mexico will get even more popular with Brits now the EU are saying they are going to ban us going in after 1st January. Means Greece, Spain, Portugal and Cyprus are off limits, so DR/Mexico will inevitably get more business.
Dec 12, 2020, 5:40 pm
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Good stuff! I am booked in J in early February. I bought J tickets last month for £1,100 return, now they are showing around £4K on skyscanner! Must indicate good bookings. I guess people are getting fed up and fancy a holiday now, and with DR being open with no restrictions its a good contender.
I actually think DR and Mexico will get even more popular with Brits now the EU are saying they are going to ban us going in after 1st January. Means Greece, Spain, Portugal and Cyprus are off limits, so DR/Mexico will inevitably get more business.
I actually think DR and Mexico will get even more popular with Brits now the EU are saying they are going to ban us going in after 1st January. Means Greece, Spain, Portugal and Cyprus are off limits, so DR/Mexico will inevitably get more business.
This is a video that they shot during the early lockdown in Santo Domingo which gives an idea of some of what the city has to offer