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3 Perfect Outdoor Activities for your Next Vacation in the Dominican Republic

3 Perfect Outdoor Activities for your Next Vacation in the Dominican Republic

The Caribbean’s second-biggest country (behind only Cuba) may also be its most diverse. The Dominican Republic’s beaches are the headliners, but centuries of history, magnificent mountain ranges, vivid riverways and national parks, one-of-a-kind culture, cuisine and local products, all combine to provide a tropical island destination that goes well beyond the sunny coasts.You can do more than defrost on the island’s famous beaches this winter.  On your next trip to the eastern half of the Caribbean’s second-largest island, get off your...

3 Perfect Outdoor Activities for your Next Vacation in the Dominican Republic




Superhost Anna turned a row of trulli (the region’s traditional stone huts) into a one-of-a-kind house that makes guests of all a

Superhost Anna turned a row of trulli (the region’s traditional stone huts) into a one-of-a-kind house that makes guests of all a

Superhost Anna turned a row of trulli (the region’s traditional stone huts) into a one-of-a-kind house that makes guests of all ages feel like kids again. The location in the heart of the Puglian countryside makes that sense of wonder easy to sustain—it’s within a short drive of so many ancient towns and villages that you could explore a new one every day. ⁣ ⁣ Photo: @mikegabbert

Superhost Anna turned a row of trulli (the region’s traditional stone huts) into a one-of-a-kind house that makes guests of all a

Once you’ve caught your breath at this house in the rainforest, you might find yourself ditching the itinerary to meditate by the

Once you’ve caught your breath at this house in the rainforest, you might find yourself ditching the itinerary to meditate by the

Once you’ve caught your breath at this house in the rainforest, you might find yourself ditching the itinerary to meditate by the waterlily dam. But you’re also a short drive from waterfall walks, views of the Glass House Mountains, and even Sunshine Coast beaches. Kate and Madhu, your Superhosts, are helpful guides whether your journey takes you inward or out. Photo: @xivcreative



This cabin on the edge of Routt National Forest might look secluded, but don’t expect total solitude—moose, elk, foxes, marmots,

This cabin on the edge of Routt National Forest might look secluded, but don’t expect total solitude—moose, elk, foxes, marmots,

This cabin on the edge of Routt National Forest might look secluded, but don’t expect total solitude—moose, elk, foxes, marmots, and countless hummingbirds are just a few of your neighbors. No one knows the surrounding wilderness better than your Superhosts (Deb, Eli, and Pat), so be sure to ask them about their favorite trails and hidden lakes. Photo: @gcalebjones


Only two hours from Sydney, Lucky’s tiny house lets you live among the wildlife of Kangaroo Valley

Only two hours from Sydney, Lucky’s tiny house lets you live among the wildlife of Kangaroo Valley

Only two hours from Sydney, Lucky’s tiny house lets you live among the wildlife of Kangaroo Valley. Ramble your 140 acres and you might spot not only kangaroos but also wombats, echidnas (spiny anteaters), and lots of kookaburras. If you feel like a longer hike, head next door to Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve, where you can take the Red Rock trail up to an old surveying station with a spectacular view. Photo: @cloudbreakerfalls

Only two hours from Sydney, Lucky’s tiny house lets you live among the wildlife of Kangaroo Valley