Ted Alen Steadman have this to say about the Dominican Republic

"is a big, beautiful Caribbean jewel"

Ahh, the swaying palms, the tourmaline colored water, gentle tropical breezes and misty mountains piercing the clouds. Could be Hawaii, but I'm talking about the Dominican Republic . As I plot my second dive/raft/party sortie to the DR, I'm reminded why I love this friendly Caribbean country brimming with exotic flair.

It's not like I'm alone in my enthusiasm. Europeans and Canadians have been hitting the DR for years, although U.S. travelers not until more recently. The new El Catey International Airport, a major high-speed arterial road, plush resorts, awesome diving, fantastic golf and an envious menu of eco-sports -– what's not to like? Here's another reason: it's just a two-hour ten-minute flight from Miami to the DR's capital,Santo Domingo.