Dominican Republic Attractions

Twenty percent of the land in the Dominican Republic has been set aside for preservation, helping to ensure that visitors can experience the island's incredible ecological diversity. In all, the Dominican Republic boasts 19 national parks, 32 national monuments, six wildlife reserves, and two marine sanctuaries. Here are some of the best:

A listing of the greatest manamde achievements in the Caribbean, from the Panama Canal to the Mayan cities of the Mexican Coast and the history of Old Havana.

Caribbean visitors might think they would play golf, sail and snorkel all the time if they lived in the islands, but Caribbean residents themselves have a much broader range of interests when it comes to sports. If it's true that the way people play says a lot about how they live, then visitors can learn a lot (and have a great time, too) by...

Review of the Altos de Chavon Village in La Romana section of the Dominican Republic, a masterful re-creation of 16th-century European medieval village

Guide to enjoying winter baseball in the Dominican Republic, including former, current and future Major League Baseball stars.

The Dominican Republic is a popular diving destination in the Caribbean. Located to southeast of Cuba, the Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, and is a close, easy flight from the United States and Canada. The Dominican Republic is home to a thriving reefs and rich marine life which has fascinated divers for years. These photos exemplify the diverse underwater life found off Bayahibe, at the southeastern coast of the island. All photos are provided by Vladi Heger of Sharky's Dive Shop in Bayahibe.

Only in the past couple of decades have the grand resorts really discovered the potential of the Dominican Republic, and their presence on the island is growing almost exponentially.

Ever dreamed of being a pirate -- or perhaps Johnny Depp? Depp brings Captain Jack Sparrow to life (and back to life) in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, and latter-day buccaneers, wenches and scaliwags can explore some of the real-life Caribbean destinations where the Disney films were shot -- including the latest film, Pirates of the...

Review of the Casino Dominicus in the resort area of La Romana, the largest casino in the Dominican Republic with 150 slot machines and 25 table games.

Historic show caves near La Romana in the Dominican Republic are a top tourist draw.

Wonder what there is for a couple to do in the Dominican Republic? Try these eight ways to find bliss.

Thanks to the work of golf-course designers like Pete Dye and Robert Trent Jones Sr., the Dominican Republic has become one of the top golf travel destinations in the Caribbean. Golfers have more than 20 courses to choose from, among them some of the finest courses in the world.

Review of the Punta Espada Golf Course at the Cap Cana Resort, Dominican Republic

Review of the La Cana Golf Course at the Punta Cana Resort in the Dominican Republic.

Review of the Roco Ki Golf Course in Punta Cana the Dominican Republic

Review of the La Estanica Golf Course in La Romana, Dominican Republic.

Review of the Links at Casa de Campo Golf Course at the Casa de Campo Resort, Dominican Republic.

Review of the Dye Fore Golf Course at Casa de Campo Resort, Dominican Republic.

Review of the Teeth of the Dog Golf Course at the Casa de Campo resort in the Dominican Republic.

Art center and re-created 16th-century village in La Romana, perched on a cliff above the Chavon River. Also home to the Regional Museum of Archaeology, which explores the Dominican Republic's pre-Colombian heritage.

The Adventure Park features the largest man-made dolphin habitat in the world, with the largest of the dolphin pools comprised of 12 million gallons of seawater. The park offers 52-scheduled events daily.

Information on windsurfing, kiteboarding, and other activities on the Dominican Republic's north coast.

Located near the center of Puerto Plata, this museum housed in a Victorian mansion holds a large collection of Dominican amber -- ancient tree sap that covered and preserved the bodies of insects for millions of years.

Eco-tourism guide to the Samana peninsula in the Dominican Republic.

Tourism guide for the Samana Peninsula, the Dominican Republic's top eco-tourism destination.

Located on the Dominican Republic's north coast near Cabarete and Rio San Juan, this Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed course snakes along the oceanfront near Playa Grande.

Paradas offer horseback and hiking trip to Limon Falls in Samana, Dominican Republic