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Dominican Republic Attractions

See what attractions the Dominican Republic has to offer, from tourist hotspots to getaways off the beaten path.

Review of the Punta Espada Golf Course at the Cap Cana Resort, D.R.

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, 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, Dominican Republic

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

Review of the La Estancia Golf Course in La Romana, Dominican Republic

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

Review of the Links at Casa de Campo Golf Course in the 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 the Casa de Campo Resort, Dominican Republ

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

Review of the Teeth of the Dog Golf Course at Casa de Campo, D.R.

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

Unique Caribbean Spectator Sports and Sporting Events

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 joining the crowd at these popular Caribbean pastimes.

Top Ecotourism Destinations in the Dominican Republic

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:

Enjoy Winter League Baseball in the Dominican Republic

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

Casa de Campo

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.

Cueva de las Maravillas (Cave of Miracles), La Romana, Dominican Republic

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

Casino Dominicus in Bayahibe, La Romana, Dominican Republic

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.

The Best Golf Resorts and Golf Courses in the Dominican Republic

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.

The Seven Manmade Wonders of the Caribbean

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.

Romantic Activities in the Dominican Republic

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

Altos de Chavon

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.

Active Cabarete

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

Samana Center for Conservation and Eco-Tourism Development

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

SamanaNet

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

Playa Grande Golf Course

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.
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