“Hold on, and let go when I blow the whistle,” the man says. I’m standing on a ledge high above an aquamarine pool at Scape Park, a natural adventure theme park near Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

In a destination as popular as the Dominican Republic, it can be hard to imagine that there are any places that could still be flying under the radar. But there’s one stretch of dreamy white sand with ...

The Dominican Republic is well known for its stunning white-sand beaches that often seem to run into the horizon. Throw in some gently swaying coconut trees reaching for the skies, and you’ve got ...

After nearly a decade living in Costa Rica, I’ll admit I’m biased—but I’ve compared it honestly with the Dominican Republic. From wildlife and adventure to beaches, prices, and all-inclusives, here’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hyatt will soon launch two 500-suite hotels at Playa Costa Esmeralda, an underrated, but gorgeous beach in the Dominican Republic.