Dominican Republic
Dazzling turquoise water, blonde beaches and palm-fringed shorelines are hallmarks of the Dominican Republic, with the resort area of Punta Cana luring millions of sun-seekers each year.
With bragging rights as the first settlement in the Americas, a UNESCO designation and links to famed explorer Christoper Columbus, one of the best things to do in the Dominican Republic is exploring the capital, Santo Domingo.
For fun and sun, enjoy an idyllic catamaran ride out to Saona Island which is known for its sweeping beaches, coral reefs and mangroves along the convergence of the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Other fun adventures include ATV rides to hidden cenotes and visiting Los Tres Ojos, a beautiful protected natural area right in the heart of the capital with a trio of gem-toned, underground lakes.
