Breeze

For residents of the Midwest, escaping the brutal winter weather for a Caribbean beach usually comes with a frustrating catch. Reaching the Dominican Republic from Ohio often meant dealing with exhausting layovers in busy east coast hubs or making the long drive to a larger international airport. But after more than a decade of waiting, …

For years, residents on Florida’s Gulf Coast have faced a frustrating logistical hurdle when planning a Caribbean vacation. Scoring a direct flight to the Dominican Republic usually meant making the grueling, high-traffic drive to Miami International or dealing with the massive crowds at Orlando. But the aviation landscape for 2026 is officially shifting in favor …