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September in Punta Cana — typically 29° (84°F) by day, brief afternoon showersSeasonal normal, not a forecast

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A wide view of an arrivals hall exit: a professional greeter in business attire holding a blank welcome sign, families with luggage streaming out of the terminal doors around them — AI-generated illustration

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ITA Airways to connect Rome And Santo Domingo (SDQ)

ITA Airways has shown interest in connecting Rome and Santo Domingo, with November 2026 reported as the possible starting point.

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September in Punta Cana — typically 29° (84°F) by day, brief afternoon showersSeasonal normal, not a forecast

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Destination dispatches

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Punta Cana Transportation: Why You Should Book in Advance

Booking Punta Cana transportation ahead avoids the arrivals-hall scramble, gets the right vehicle for your luggage, and fixes the price before you travel.

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