Dominican Republic
The DR (Cabarete) is probably the best place in the world to learn to kitesurf.

We flew into Puerto Plata, and stayed on the North part of the island in Cabarete.

In addition to kitesurfing, there's windsurfing, wakeboarding, and it's a great place to party well into the night. 

For those of you there...Uno Vase Mas!
Beach House on the water, on'y $25 a night!  There's a catch though, cold water showers and mosquitos.  Come prepaired.
Stefan, taught us to wakeboard. This guy rocked.  Loops, flips, 180's.  He's also the man when it comes to kitesurfing.