Samana Dominican Republic

You will find all kind of accomodations in Samana: Big names all inclusive resorts, apartments, villas or a secluded hideaway facing the beautiful bay ideal for honeymooners
It's also a destination for anyone who loves nature and adventure because its green mountains,endless beaches,solitude,picturesque villages and its turquoise waters are the habitat for the most incredible marine life. It's a top destination for scuba divers too.
Thousands of tourists come to Samana Dominican Republic for watching the hump whales in their mating season during the winter.Described by Christopher Columbus as "the fairest land on the face of the earth," the Samana Peninsula is considered by Dominicans and visitors alike as the prettiest part of the island of Hispaniola.
And with much of the Caribbean now well-developed, the peninsula's pristine beaches and sparsely-populated, mountainous terrain resplendent with an abundance of tropical vegetation are not only a welcome change, but are all that remain of the true magic of the tropical Caribbean.
A modern a newly inaugurated highway which leads from the Santo Domingo to Samana through a scenic panorama of the region is making the trip safer, faster and enjoyable.
The Catey International Airport is close by.
It is possible to spend your days vegging out at the beach in front of the hotel, but Samana is truly for explorers. Samana has a distinct European flavor - The French were first, but now many Italians and Spaniards have opened up businesses to cater to tourists in the area.
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You can have a feast eating fresh catch of the day right at the beach or eat at some fancy gourmet restaurant in the middle of town if you feel like dressing up for the ocassion.

The experst say that If you are traveling to the province of Samana you should plan on spending your entire vacation in Samana because this place offer much more. Mainly because Samana is a multi-area tourism destination in itself. The hotels are primarily located in Samana City, Las Galeras (25 kms. from Samana City), Las Terrenas, El Portillo, Cozon and Playa Bonita areas. It takes about half an hour to cross the peninsula north to south and about an hour to go from West to East or vice versa. There is a small airport in El Portillo with commuter flights to Santo Domingo. There is an international airport in El Catey, about half an hour from the Sanchez crossing to Las Terrenas.