Dominican Republic in $400s-$580s RT

We've got flights to every corner of the DR today, from Puerto Plata to Punta Cana! Wherever your dream beach is, you'll be sipping drinks there in no time.

Speaking of drinks, don't leave the island without giving these local libations a try:

• Morir soñando - The intimidating name means "death while dreaming" in Spanish but the drink just tastes like an orange Creamsicle. It's non-alcoholic by default, but go ahead and put some rum in there, we won't judge.
• Mamajuana - Take an indigenous herbal tea with spices and tree bark, add a little rum and red wine, and you've got a great taste with one heck of a kick. Go slow with these though, you don't want the night getting too crazy.
• Presidente - It might just seem like a regular Pilsner beer, but it's a way of life in the Dominican Republic. If you want to fit in with the locals, Presidentes are a must.

Of course, you don't have to sip to have a good time in the DR, but it definitely doesn't hurt :-)