Altos de Chavón, Dominican Republic
For an uncanny slice of Europe in the Caribbean, head to Altos de Chavón, an exact replica of a 16th-century Mediterranean village located in the Dominican Republic. This charming little village opened to the public in 1982 and remains a popular tourist attraction thanks to its restaurants and artisan shops, 5,000-seat amphitheater (Frank Sinatra and Elton John have held concerts here, among many others), and unparalleled views over the Chavón River.