A sugar town on the southeast coast, La Romana means “the scales”; the cane growers brought their crops here to be weighed and bought. Most of its residents work at the sugar mill, which offers tours by appointment. Recreation includes tennis, polo, horseback riding and golf at three 18-hole courses, all at the nearby 7,000-acre (2,832-hectare) resort of Casa de Campo. An all-day boat excursion to Catalina Island, with its small offshore reef and powdery beaches, can be arranged at the harbor near town. The fishing village of Bayahibe, noted for its pristine beaches and diving sites, is a growing resort area. Learn More...