By Fyllis Hockman
First things first: No waterslide at any water park will ever be the same again — not after cascading down real waterfalls in the Dominican Republic. The waterfall escapade billed as 27 Waterfalls is actually more like 12 waterfalls flowing into 27 pools, and it’s only one of a multitude of outdoor adventures offered by Iguana Mama, the ultimate outdoor tour operator in the D.R.
When most people think of the Dominican Republic they think beaches, and when they think beaches, they think all-inclusive resorts. Punta Cana, whose admittedly beautiful beaches are lined with a succession of all-inclusives, is the most visited (read: touristy) destination in the country. My husband and I didn’t go there….