Dominican Republic

For beach-lovers, golfers, honeymooners, and so many other travelers, Punta Cana provides pure escape. The beaches here are simply perfect: calm, warm waters that gently lap over stretches of fine white sand. But there’s plenty of activity for those that seek it: launch yourself through a zip-line course, clap along with traditional Dominican music at a performance, or explore the magical lagoons of the Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park. Golfers will also want to hit the links, as Punta Cana is known as one of the best golf destinations in the world.

Located just two hours south of Miami, the Dominican Republic feels worlds away. Surrounded by translucent turquoise seas and covered with lush mountains and rainforests, this second-largest Caribbean country offers almost 1,000 miles of tropical coastline.