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With at least 28 island nations and more than 7,000 individual islands dotting the Caribbean, the task of choosing which destination to pick for a tropical getaway can be a daunting one. In the infographic below, we look at the best in beaches, resorts, activities and more from Caribbean heavyweights Punta Cana<\/a> and San Juan<\/a> and let you decide which is right for your next vacation. Let the competition begin!<\/p>\n

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Annotated infograph\u00a0transcript: Caribbean Face Off by Sarah Greaves Gabbadon<\/em><\/p>\n

The Dominican Republic is the Caribbean\u2019s most popular vacation destination, with more than two million North Americans touching down on the sugary sands of Punta Cana every year. But you don\u2019t even need a passport for a trip to Puerto Rico, where San Juan gets raves for its plush resorts and superb restaurant scene. So which of these tropical towns, separated by just 150 miles, is right for you? Check out this infographic and find your perfect match.<\/p>\n

GETTING THERE <\/strong><\/p>\n

Punta Cana<\/strong><\/a>: This Caribbean hotspot\u00a0is four hours from New York and 2.5 hours from Miami.
\nSan Juan<\/strong><\/a>: Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is the Caribbean\u2019s busiest, with daily non-stops from most major North American cities, including Miami (2.5 hours) and New York (4 hours).<\/p>\n

BEACHES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Punta Cana<\/strong>: More than 20 miles of Instagram-worthy white-sand beach lined with cinematically swaying palms is the town\u2019s rightful claim to fame.
\nSan Juan<\/strong>: Find good strands in the Isla Verde and Condado neighborhoods.<\/p>\n

RESORTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Punta Cana<\/strong><\/a>: There\u2019s an all-you-can-everything playground for every taste and budget\u00a0including big names such as Hard Rock, Club Med and RIU.
\nSan Juan<\/strong><\/a>: Take your pick of boutiques such as Hotel Casablanca and Villa Herencia in Old San Juan, and plush high-rise resorts such as The Condado Vanderbilt, La Concha and the Ritz-Carlton San Juan in the Condado and Isla Verde neighborhoods.<\/p>\n

STUFF TO DO<\/strong><\/p>\n

Punta Cana<\/strong>: La playa<\/em> is the big draw but there\u2019s plenty of fun beyond the sand, including day trips to Isla Catalina for diving and snorkeling, and the Caribbean\u2019s only hot-air balloon ride.
\nSan Juan<\/strong>: Tourthe cobblestonedquarter of Old San Juan\u2019s and its historic fort, El Morro, or sample a pi\u00f1a colada from Barrachina, the bar where the cocktail was invented.<\/p>\n

CUISINE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Punta Cana<\/strong>: Try local specialties such as mang\u00fa (mashed green plantains) and mamajuana, a liqueur made with rum, red wine, tree bark, herbs and spices.
\nSan Juan<\/strong>: The city serves up everything from Caribbean-Asian fusion to French haute cuisine in hot spots such as Budatai, Jose Enriqu\u00e9, 1919 and Santaella.<\/p>\n

SHOPPING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Punta Cana<\/strong>: Locally made souvenirs such as coffee, mamajuana liqueur and hand-rolled cigars are available in every hotel gift shop.
\nSan Juan<\/strong>: Home to the Caribbean\u2019s largest shopping mall (Plaza Las Americas); it\u2019s newest (the high-end Mall of San Juan); and indie boutiques in Old San Juan, the city is a shopper\u2019s dream.<\/p>\n

NIGHTLIFE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Punta Cana<\/strong>: Every resort has after-dark activities, from on-site nightclubs to cultural shows where you can learn to dance to the local rhythm, bachata<\/em>.
\nSan Juan<\/strong>: Enjoy\u00a0live music and dancing at Nunorican Caf\u00e9, a glitzy lounge scene at La Concha resort, and the Old San Juan speakeasy and hipster hangout, La Factoria.<\/p>\n

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