Dominican Republic
Best Buy in the Caribbean

Our editors' pick for best buy in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic offers both cheap beachfront property and a low cost of living.

Europeans discovered the Dominian Republic more than two decades ago, and the island continues to draw good numbers of Euro sun-seekers. Since the early 1980s, the French, especially, have been a driving force in development on the island, in particular at Samana, where French is commonly spoken.

The Dominican Republic is easily accesible, especially from the East Coast of the U.S. Once you get there, you have three white-sand Caribbean beach regions to choose from: Puerto Plata, Samana, and Punta Cana. Investment for both capital appreciation and rental income continues to make good sense, especially in Samana, say our editors.