YES! The Dominican Republic is OPEN for travel. If you are looking to plan a trip to the beautiful island of The Dominican Republic in the months ahead, here are some updates you may want to know.
Republica Dominicana
Where To Stay: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – Hodelpa de Nicolás Ovando Hotel (Colonial Zone)

The historic Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando hotel is rich in Spanish colonial heritage, combined with contemporary design. Located on the Ozama Riverfront, in the heart of the Colonial Zone, with easy access to awesome restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and all the top sight seeing spots of the area! A fabulous hotel to enjoy when visiting the Colonial Zone of the Dominican Republic.
My day of rest and relaxation at “Flavio Acuña Spa Natural Center” – Los Corales, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Spa pampering in a tropical, Dominican, bohemian oasis!? YES PLEASE!
Battling Plastic Pollution in the Dominican Republic, with Proyecto Tortuga

There without a doubt, is a noticeable problem with waste in the Dominican Republic. Jochen Catteeuw also sees the problem, and he is on a mission to help solve it with his organization, Proyecto Tortuga.
The newest Eco Lodge in the Dominican Republic: GuaiGüí Bayahibe

Visiting GuaiGüí Bayahibe Eco Lodge, I escaped from the sounds of the city, being fully submersed into nature, and welcomed the rawest, purest forms of positive energy, nutrition, and light into my being. I left from my tour feeling recharged, and FULL of good vibes.