Advertising
Put Your Business in Front of
North Coast Visitors — Daily
Island Happenings reaches 3,200+ tourists and expats every single day across Sosúa, Cabarete, and Puerto Plata. From newsletter features to directory listings — we get you seen.
Our Audience
Who's Reading
Our readers are tourists, vacation rental guests, expats, and digital nomads actively looking for things to do, places to eat, and services on the North Coast.
Sponsor Packages
Simple, Transparent Pricing
No contracts. No minimums. Cancel anytime.
Directory Listing
Get Found
Be listed in our curated local business directory — searchable by category and town.
- Business name, description, location
- Category listing (Restaurant, Tour, etc.)
- Link to your website or social
- Appear in search results
Featured Sponsor
Be the Highlight
Featured placement in the daily newsletter + premium directory listing + site ad banner.
- 2x featured newsletter mentions per week
- Premium directory card with photo
- "FEATURED" badge on event cards
- Banner ad on homepage sidebar
- Link with UTM tracking
- Monthly performance report
Premium Directory
Stand Out
Enhanced directory listing with photo, priority placement, and a "Premium" badge.
- Everything in free listing
- Photo and extended description
- ★ Premium badge
- Priority sort in directory
- Click tracking analytics
One-Time Feature
Single Newsletter Mention
Perfect for events, grand openings, or testing the waters. Your business featured as a "sponsored happening" in one daily edition.
How It Works
Getting Started Is Easy
Pick Your Package
Choose a free directory listing, premium placement, or full featured sponsor package.
Send Us Your Info
Business name, description, photos, and any links. We handle the rest — writing, formatting, and scheduling.
Get Seen Daily
Your business shows up in front of thousands of visitors actively looking for things to do on the North Coast.
FAQ
Common Questions
Who reads Island Happenings?
Tourists staying at vacation rentals, expats, digital nomads, and visitors exploring the North Coast. 75% are physically on the North Coast when they read it — actively looking for things to do.
How often will my business be featured?
Featured Sponsors get 2 mentions per week in the daily newsletter, plus permanent presence on the website directory and homepage sidebar. Premium Directory listings are always visible on the site.
Can I try it before committing monthly?
Absolutely. Book a single newsletter feature for $25 to see the response. Most businesses convert to monthly after seeing the results from a single mention.
What towns do you cover?
Sosúa, Cabarete, and Puerto Plata — the entire Dominican Republic North Coast. We're expanding coverage based on demand.
Do you provide analytics?
Featured Sponsors receive monthly performance reports with click-through data, impressions, and engagement metrics. All links include UTM tracking.
Ready to Reach More Visitors?
Email us to get started. We'll respond within 24 hours with everything you need.