Dominican Republic
Definition
A Caribbean nation occupying the eastern five-eighths of the island of Hispaniola, bordered by Haiti to the west; known for its stunning beaches, merengue music, and world-class baseball talent.
The birthplace of dictator Rafael Trujillo's mustache—wait, no, more famously, the home of Santo Domingo, the oldest European-settled city in the Americas, and endless all-inclusive resorts that make 'buffet regret' an official sport.
Examples
After one trip to the Dominican Republic, I was hooked on mangu for breakfast—it's plantains so good, they make eggs jealous.
The Dominican Republic's baseball players dominate MLB like their rum dominates happy hours—smooth, strong, and impossible to ignore.
Planning a wedding? Skip Vegas; the Dominican Republic's beaches offer turquoise waters and zero chance of Elvis officiating.
In the Dominican Republic, 'siesta' isn't a suggestion—it's a survival tactic against the heat and those sneaky street vendors with fresh coconuts.