Slightly off the beaten track this verdant and luxuriant peninsula offers a paradise for nature lovers, seekers of romantic palm tree strewn beaches, crystal waters and an altogether quieter and more serene holiday vacation, look no further.  Not attracting the all inclusive brigade just after huge buffets, free flowing alcohol and swimming pools, Samana is a contrast of National Parks, mangrove reserves and incredible rainforests all within the north east terrain.  

Tour companies and operators have seen an increase in reservations for wedding packages and also honeymooners for the 2007/8 Winter season and also into January of 2008 as Samana is famous for the bewitching and beautiful Humpback Whales, that visit the coastline year after year.

Whale watching season starts every year in January. To read more on these wonderful creatures click here: http://www.therealdr.com/content/view/63/93/

One of the more popular vacation choices is the Gran Bahia Hotel, as seen below.

With El Catey airport in Samana open and ready for business, two services from Canada are already flying direct, Air Transat and Sky Service, with LTU offering flights as well from Dusseldorf, Germany.  Transfer time from Puerto Plata International Airport is around one hour and thirty minutes and it is a pleasant drive through tropical countryside and Caribbean villages.

   Bay of Samana at night.

If you are looking for a Caribbean honeymoon away from the crowds of seasonal tourists trapped in the larger resorts, then check out Samana for diversity, beauty and miles of white sands and gentle waves.  You won’t be disappointed. 

A beautiful Samana beach.