A feature in the travel section of The Chicago Tribune advises travelers to avoid the most popular Caribbean destinations and have a Plan B. The writer mentions the DR is known for “its bounty of inexpensive all-inclusive resorts,” but then encourages travelers to head to Cabarete, calling it “excellent value in lodging found in an array of inns, hotels and all-inclusive resorts.” Writer David Swanson recommends Cabarete for “its superior kiteboarding conditions”, and activities like mountain biking, white-water rafting and canyoning. “The beachfront restaurants welcome barefoot dining; the youthful scene is easygoing, unpressured”. The writer recommends Velero Beach Resort, “an attractive collection of 60 privately-owned condos, ranging from standard hotel-style rooms to two-and three-bedroom units with all the frills.”
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www.chicagotribune.com/travel/sc-trav-1004-caribbean-beaches-20111004,0,5035845.story