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SAMANÁ big ‘wow’ factor Cayo Levantado t he Samaná Peninsula in Dominican Republic’s northeast coast is a stretch of unblemished, palm tree-smothered paradise chronicled by Christopher Columbus as “the fairest land on the face of the earth.” The northern coast of the peninsula is home to Las Terrenas, a small ﬁshing village set on virgin beaches lined with funky-colored, wooden ﬁshing boats and barefoot beach bars. This is the Dominican Republic of your dreams, where mass travel development will never occur due to the limited size of buildable land around Las Terrenas. And this tranquility radiates throughout the entire Samaná region where a tropical wonderland replete with lush, coconut-covered mountains dissolves into a crystal-clear sea. Its ocean is ﬁlled with thriving coral reef enveloped by brightly colored ﬁsh and one of the largest populations of humpback whales in the world. Amidst this unspoiled marvel, RockResorts unveiled the brand new Balcones del Atlántico. This simple yet luxurious resort features 86 villa-suites, one restaurant and four spa suites. The luxury accommodations are designed to make you feel like a local in your own Caribbean home. Each villa-suite has two or three bedrooms, a fully equipped designer kitchen, spacious living room, dining room and a landscaped terrace. The residential feel gives the entire stay a touch of comfort and familiarity in a new, undiscovered location that’s still a secret to much of the world. POSTCARD PARADISE An invigorating boat ride out into the Bay of Samaná, the island of Cayo Levantado is a tiny 6-square-mile island rimmed with powder soft white sand and gorgeous turquoise water. Many attendees visit to simply walk along the beach and suntan, while others venture out to the thriving reefs for snorkeling and scuba diving. Facilities are also on hand for catered BBQ lunches prepared with daily fresh seafood. From January to March, planners can organize group excursions to spot humpback whales that migrate to the area in the thousands for mating season. Follow that up with dinner on Cayo Levantado for an uncompromised view of the sun setting on the Atlantic’s horizon. Back on the peninsula, El Limon Waterfall is a stunning little tropical oasis where visitors can go to cool off and relax. Groups also hike, ride horseback or take an ATV up to the waterfall’s ledge. Once there, try the delectable local produce such as cocoa, grapefruit and coconuts. This region is well known for its agriculture, yielding plump and sweet fruit and some of the best coffee in the world. Also for groups, there’s a wide selection of charming oceanfront restaurants, such as Colibar Restaurant in the Colibri Playa Hotel. Every day the kitchen receives locally caught seafood for dishes like Coda d’Agostina—delectable lobster served with homemade garlic sauce. Dominican Republic Meeting & Incentive Planner 31

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Dominican Republic Meeting & Incentive Planner 2011/2012

Planning Points
Meeting Hotels
Punta Cana & Bavaro
La Romana, Bayahibe & More
Cruise
Puerto Plata
Samana
Santo Domingo
Santiago & Central Region
Food & Music
DMC List
Tourism Offices

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