The Islands - Romantic Escapes in the Caribbean: Lovetripper Guide - page 196

chestra of Belgrade. Floating in gondolas and circling the res-
taurant by waterway, the musicians play classical songs while
accompanied by a show of lights beneath the trees. Truly a mag-
ical experience.

Meson de la Cava
Santo Domingo

809-533-2818
Dress code: dressy, jackets required
Reservations: required
$$
Located in a cave (yes, a cave), this romantic setting is the per-
fect place to enjoy an intimate dinner. Jackets are required in
this restaurant, which is open daily. Order up tasty lamb chops
or fresh seafood, such as jumbo shrimp or delicious lobster
creole.

Casa del Rio
Altos de Chavon

809-632-2319
Dress code: dressy, long pants and collared shirt required
Reservations: required
$$$

Experience the 16th century of Altos de Chavon at this roman-
tic restaurant. Long pants and collared shirts are required of
men. The beautiful view of the Chavon River adds to the ele-
gance of the excellent meal.

Romantic Activities

Island Sights & Museums
Look for amber-encased mosquitoes, termites, ants, ferns, cock-
roaches, and even a tiny lizard, at the Amber Museum, 809-

682-3309, in Puerto Plata. This Caribbean nation is one of only
a few sites on the globe where amber is found. The popularity of
the topic and movie Jurassic Park , where fiction gave scientists
the ability to use DNA found in amber-encased mosquito blood
to spawn dinosaurs, brings visitors flocking to this museum on
the north shore of the island.