 |  | | Island description | | Whether your passion is golf, tennis, history, spas, snorkelling, or even mountain climbing, you can pursue it here. The second-largest country in the Caribbean and one of the most affordable, the Dominican Republic also offers diverse culture and a unique Latin flavor. |  |  | | Are we there yet? | Flight times (nonstop) to Santo Domingo
4 hours from Toronto
Flight times (nonstop) to Puerto Plata
4 hours from Toronto & Ottawa; 6 hours from Halifax; 7½ hours from Vancouver, |  |  | | Must-see sights | | Beaches: Located on the easternmost coast, Punta Cana offers a 32 km stretch of pristine white sand.
Sports fans: Watch pro baseball players practice in the off-season from October to January.
Visit the historic district of Santo Domingo, where shops and cafés line cobblestone streets lit by gas lamps. |  |
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