Punta Cana is void of culture, I like to compare it to an expensive suburban mall. There is no authenticity and you know all the money you spend is going right back to the wealthiest families in the world. 

Fortunately, the Dominican Republic is blessed with some of the most spectacular locations in the Caribbean.

Instead, go to these places:

1. Samaná

1. Paraíso

3. Monte Cristi