Get ready to update your travel bucket list. The Dominican Republic, already a giant in the Caribbean travel scene, is going all-in on a brand-new coastal paradise. Forget what you know about Punta Cana for a second—the nation is busy building a new “Cancun” from the ground up on its stunning, untouched southwestern coast. This …

An alternative to Punta Cana? That might sound crazy, but there’s a brand new Dominican airport slated to open by the end of 2025. Scouring travel forums, there’s already pushback at just the thought of a Punta Cana dupe, especially as Samana, Miches, and Puerto Plata inch closer to becoming mainstream each year. But the …