Nightlife at the Colonial Zone, tropical drinks at El Malecón, delicious dinners at international restaurants and friendly people are only few of the reasons why Santo Domingo has become one of the most popular vacation destinations. If your  looking for commodities, tropical weather and a historical environment, this city will provide it all for very little amount of money. You'll  fall in love with its Caribbean charm, breath its 16th Century atmosphere and taste its luxurious hotels. You will visit museums during the day, play in the casino at night and dance merengue until dawn. The selling point is that Santo Domingo, as the largest metropolitan city in the area and the first capital in the New World, offers the excitement of a Caribbean modern city with a rich cultural heritage. And the great advantage for US travelers is that it is only two hours from Miami, 35 minutes from Puerto Rico, with daily flights arriving to the Las Americas International Airport.