Whether on land or at sea, the Caribbean is very literally a paradise of outdoor adventure. These 10 Caribbean destinations — voted as the best for adventure by USA TODAY 10Best readers — are sure to get you off the beach lounge and out enjoying Mother Nature at her finest.

It was a tight race between Dominican Republic and Haiti, two nations sharing the same island, for the top spot, but in the end it was DR that won the crown.

The top 10 winners in the category Best Caribbean Destination for Adventure are: