New Zealand may have the title of King of Adventure Sports, but you don't have to go clear to the end of the southern hemisphere to find excellent adventure travel options.

Cabarete, located on the Dominican Republic's north coast, is a quickly developing adventure sport haven with an eco-conscious twist.

What makes Cabarete a destination for adventure?

According to world-champion kiteboarder and Cabarete resident Laurel Eastman, it's the fact that "there's a sport for every type of person and a sport for every type of weather."

Cabarete is a bustling, authentic coastal village pleasantly lacking in high-rise mega resorts.

The beach is public and expands for miles and the sands are full of local-flavored restaurants, bars, stores and, most importantly, surf shops.