La Romana is a southeastern province that is home to the resorts of Dominicus Beach (Viva Dominicus, Dominicus Palace, Gran Dominicus, Coral Canoa) and Casa de Campo, and Bayahibe (Casa del Mar) primarily. La Romana also has Altos de Chav?n, which is the leading attraction outside of the beaches. La Romana is also a bustling small city, which is about 15 minutes from Casa de Campo and half an hour from Dominicus.
Punta Cana is a beach strip on the east coast. Punta Cana gives its name to the region because it is the name of the airport. The airport was built by the first tourism developers of the area. Punta Cana is about half an hour away from the nearest city, Higuey.
More Americans than Europeans frequent Casa de Campo. But until recently (in the winter months US travel to Punta Cana is up), Europeans made up most of the travelers visiting Punta Cana.
Both Dominicus and Punta Cana are excellent beaches.
Santo Domingo is the capital city of the Dominican Republic. It is a metropolis of about three million people. The 2003 Pan American Games will be held there.