When you’re deciding where to spend your next beach vacation, you have, quite literally, thousands and thousands of options and that’s just in the Continental United States. Once you add the Caribbean, Mexico, the rest of Central America, South America, and, heck, even Canada into the mix, how do you decide which beach is the best one on which to spend your limited time? What beach has what you want without the stuff you don’t?

We may be biased, but we think Playa Cofresí in the Dominican Republic is one of the best beaches in the world. What do we like about it? Cofresí Beach is gorgeous with golden sand and turquoise waters. The waves are calm, fabulous restaurants are very nearby, and there are shade trees and umbrellas if you want them. And while Cofresí Beach is a public beach, it’s relatively unknown compared to major tourist draws like Playa Dorada. If you want a great beach atmosphere without the crowds, Playa Cofresí is for you.

And coincidentally, we happen to offer La Vista, a truly luxurious villa almost right on top of Playa Cofresí, for your next Dominican Republic vacation. La Vista is a spacious, fully furnished and lavish vacation home of the kind you’ve seen in movies and on television. Visit the Dominican Republic, stay at La Vista, and spend your days on Playa Cofresí. It’s a great beach that you can use as the centerpiece of your fantasy vacation.