From the USA, going to SE Asia for 9 days (actually more like 6 days after travel) would be a drag. If you're West Coast, maybe . .
Your first instincts are right - DR, Colombia, Panama. Cuba if you're particularly interested in seeing the Communist regime, otherwise it might be more expensive or difficult to negotiate. Plus US travel rules.
The only thing I'd add is a second tier Mexican city like Guanajuato to Guadalajara.
Your first instincts are right - DR, Colombia, Panama. Cuba if you're particularly interested in seeing the Communist regime, otherwise it might be more expensive or difficult to negotiate. Plus US travel rules.
The only thing I'd add is a second tier Mexican city like Guanajuato to Guadalajara.