About the Dominican Republic:

Nestled amid Cuba, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico in the heart of the Caribbean archipelago, the island of Hispaniola (Little Spain) is divided between Haiti, on the westernmost third of the island, and the Dominican Republic, which has a lush landmass about the size of Vermont and New Hampshire combined. In the Dominican interior, the fertile Valley of Cibao (rich sugarcane country) ends its upward sweep at Pico Duarte, the highest mountain peak in the West Indies, which soars to 3,125m (10,417 ft.).

Much of what Columbus first sighted still remains in a natural, unspoiled condition. One-third of the Dominican Republic's 1,401km (870-mile) coastline is devoted to beaches. Columbus sighted its coral-edged Caribbean coastline on his first voyage to the New World and pronounced: "There is no more beautiful island in the world." The first permanent European settlement in the New World was on November 7, 1493, and its ruins still remain near Montecristi in the northeast part of the island.

The people of the Dominican Republic are among the friendliest in the Caribbean, and the hospitality here seems more genuine than on more commercialized islands. The weather is nearly perfect year-round. And the Dominican Republic's white-sand beaches are among the finest in the Caribbean.

The political system in the Dominican Republic functions on a smaller and less formal scale than politics in the United States.  The current presidential administration is very stable and credible and has a vision for the island and it's people. 

About Cabarete:

Cabarete, located approximately 40 km east of Puerto Plata and 20 km east of the POP Airport, on the North Coast of the island. It is a charismatic little beach town that attracts sports enthusiasts and sun worshippers from all over the world. Until the late 1980's, this was a secret vacation spot for Dominicans living inland. That is until a  couple of foreigners discovered the ideal windsurfing conditions in Cabarete Bay, and this secret spot didn't stay secret very long.

Since the late 80's the town has hosted both professional and amateur international windsurfing competitions. In 2000, the sport of kiteboarding started to take off, and the town has hosted international professional competitions every year since. Cabarete is considered by many to be one of the top places in the world to windsurf and kiteboard. But, that's not all that can be done here. You can surf, mountain bike, horseback ride, go canyoning, and take part in so many other adventures, or just simply enjoy the fun in the sun.

The action doesn't stop when the sun sets. Restaurants and bars lining the beach beckon you with candlelit tables, culinary treats, and views of the ocean and star filled sky. The nightlife heats up when friendly people from all over the world, gather to share refreshing cocktails and dance to world beats, with Merengue music, being the country's specialty.

Cabarete has seen an explosion of economic developement.  During the past 3 years most of the hotels have completed major renovations.  Several 5 star resorts have located in Cabarete and more are continuing to arrive.  The quality of the roads and basic infrastructure continues to improve. Cabarete has been a Canadian and European destination for years, and only recently has it been "discovered" by Americans. Getting to Cabarete is easy.  It is only an hour and a half flight from Miami and three hours from New York by commercial jet.

A major boost by US investors to the island occured when two major title companies, Stewart Title and First American Title located here.  This ensured investors that their property rights were secured, and if desired they could purchase title insurance.