10 things to do in the Dominican Republic

Good ideas for those who want to get a closer look at the Dominican Republic.

1. Go to the carnival in Santa Domingo.

2. Dive to the shipwreck off Catalina Island.

3. Swim with dolphins in Punta Cana.

4. Check out the lagoon near the Rio San Juan.

5. Breathe in the paradisiacal air of the island of Saona.

6. Pick up amber on the beaches of Sosua.

7. Sunbathing in Puerto Plata.

8. Ride the wave in Cabarete.

9. Enjoy the beauty of Samana.

10. See the world's celebrities in Cap Cana.