At Ocean World, you swim with the dolphins, and the sea lions and the sharks A glimpse at the world's first fully interactive ocean park now open in Puerto Plata

Luperon A seafarer's guide to the safest harbor on the north coast of Hispaniola where anchors often seem to grow roots

The Amber Museum Puerto Plata’s amber museum offers not just one, but two good reasons to pay a visit: the outstanding architectural example of this historical Victorian mansion, and the fascinating amber gems housed within.

Humpback Whales Thrill Visitors to Samana Bay Nobody shouted the traditional "Thar she blows" whale call: we were all too awestruck when the first whale breached clear of the water, only yards away, throwing a rainbow-hued arc of water off its sleek body while hurtling forty feet into the air. by Joe Harkins

Freestyle Catamarans These 55 foot racing cats travel daily between Puerto Plata and Sosua, providing an authentic sailing experience

Playa Grande's Golf Course becoming famous as the Caribbean's "Pebble Beach" With 12 of its 18 par-3 holes sitting at ocean's edge atop dramatic cliffs, this golf course has become a major north coast attraction

A Quest for the 'Right' Cigar  Confounded by the sheer volume of unfamiliar product on the shelves, after a year of legwork a local bistro owner discovers an ideal cigar made  from a small, Cuban family-run factory hidden away in the Cibao Valley. - by Ron Añejo

Pawnshops in Latin America: while serving a real need for local folk, a tourist can find some great jewelry bargains

Adventure travel in the Dominican Republic:Two hours into the mountains, Maxima Aventura, or Maximum Adventure, is a wilderness dude ranch for adventure travelers and extreme sports enthusiasts- by Ron Añejo

Exploring the Dominican Republic: for the price of a short hop to the Caribbean, you find adventures that people spend big bucks and travel halfway around the world for

Trip Report: Monster Truck Safari, 8-wheel drive monsters take you out for a day in the countryside

Lifestyles
On a countryside drive, we arrive at an unusual rest stop owned by an English heiress, who lives in a palm-slat palace, among princely gardens. This special report written by Ron Añejo, points the way for an interesting day trip for visitors who love to get out and explore

CABARETE -- Like a perfect margarita, sweet and sour and salty, this small town is a blend of pleasant extremes, where vacationers party into... JAN 2001 GLOBE AND MAIL

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