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Here at the Dominican Republic Sun, we have done both Cancun and Punta Cana more times than we can count. We know the difference between a “Hotel Zone” high-rise and a Bavaro bungalow. And let’s be honest: there are big differences. Rather than just give you our opinion, we went “boots on the ground” to …

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For the last decade, Cancun has been the undisputed heavyweight champion of Caribbean travel. It was the easy, default choice for millions of Americans needing a winter escape. But if you look at the numbers this year, the crown is slipping. While tourism growth in the Mexican Caribbean has flattened out, the Dominican Republic is …

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