Dominican Republic tourism boom aims to be Caribbean Mecca
The Caribbean nation climbs as a major resort frontier with Playa Dorada and Sosua expanding rapidly. Tourism minister Fernando Rainieri eyes 1990s dominance as hotel rooms surge to 23,000 by 1991, flights rise 50 percent, and investment incentives attract builders. The boom lifts jobs though poverty remains high. regional growth saturates hotels across Jamaica and Puerto Rico as visitor numbers exceed 9 million.
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Stone City relics and Grant Wood ties in Iowa festival
Stone City features historic sites and figures tied to Grant Wood including the Blacksmith Shop and Green mansion. Erwin Lowe shares origins of the post office, inns, and a gift shop as tourists explore venues like the General Store concert hall. The June Grant Wood Art Festival will showcase local arts near the stone barn stage.
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Iowa State Men’s Reformatory
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Grant Wood Country Tours
Kathy Bearce
Wyoming
Iowa
Nissen
Villa Louis Tea in Prairie du Chien Fundraiser and Events
The 52nd annual Villa Louis Tea is on June 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the historic mansion lawn featuring local musicians students and horse drawn carriage rides. Also note malaria travel health tips by the CDC and Sea World of Texas opens this weekend near San Antonio with killer whale shows and a $18.95 all day adult admission and $15.95 for children.
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