Catalina Island, or Isla Catalina, is a tropical island 1.5 miles from the mainland on the south east corner of the Dominican Republic and has over 9,000 inhabitants (thank you Wikipedia because I did not know that). Anyhoo, this island seems to be a great destination for cruise ships. But being on a ship scares me terribly so I’d rather fly in if I can. I’ve also learned it’s a beautiful place flourishing with many species of birds, wildlife, reefs, sand dunes, and mangroves. This is definitely going on my list of places to visit. Just check out the awesome captures:

Other credits: Google + wikipedia