New York Times, Affordable Caribbean: Dominican Republic
By SETH KUGEL
Published: January 25, 2009

The Dominican Republic has gone resort-crazy in the last decade and that’s not good news for budget travelers — or those who like a touch of Dominican culture with their suntan. Most low-key beach towns are hours from any airport, often over dilapidated roads. But there are bright exceptions: the adjacent towns of Sosúa and Cabarete, on the island’s north coast. The Puerto Plata airport — with direct flights from New York City and Miami — is just five minutes from Sosúa, a diving town originally settled by Jewish refugees, and 15 minutes from Cabarete, the country’s windsurfing capital. Read Full Article