Enjoying the Holiday Season in the Dominican Republic

Dive into the 27 Charcos de Damajagua, Dominican Republic—a series of 27 lagoons and waterfalls virtually unknown until 1994.

Whether you're a complete newbie or just looking to improve your carving, 321 Takeoff at Playa Encuentro is one of the chillest spots to get out onto the water surfing near Cabarete — known as the "action sports capital of the Caribbean."

Calm seas may not make great sailors, as the old saying goes, but they sure can make happy ones. At least they seem to in this image from Punta Cana...