Many other bars feature local bands, and concerts on the beach are common. Another attraction is cheap lodging. The beachfront hotels on the commercial strip can be a bit like New Orleans' Bourbon Street, noisy all night long. But for instant access, they can't be beat. For those who actually plan to sleep during their vacation, the hotels just across the street from the beach, or a block or two away from the bars and restaurants, are quiet and calm.
Several carriers have direct flights there from the United States and Europe.
Cabarete is a four-hour drive from Santo Domingo, the capital. For people unfamiliar with the country, it's probably easier to take a Caribe Tours bus from Santo Domingo to Sosua and a taxi from there. The trip will take an extra 30 minutes to an hour by bus. E-mail this story to a friend. Kentucky Connect and may not be republished without permission.