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Samana, Dominican Republic
MarilynPereira@usa.net Phone: 809-538-2829
/ Cell: (829) 342-5234
http://www.tropicalislandbb.com/
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6-Day Semi-Inclusive |
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SUGGESTED ITINERARY
DAY 1
Met at airport by brother who will be your chauffeur, Rodolfo. Scenic ride through the interior enjoying the rugged mountain scenery and the picturesque countryside with luxurious African oil palm groves lining the "carretera" on the way to...
the charming little town of Samana, located on the Peninsula of Samana' on the northeastern part of the island.
FOR MID TO LATE AFTERNOON ARRIVAL:
After arriving at Tropical Island Bed & Breakfast and dropping off luggate, chauffeured to beautiful CAYACOA BEACH, 10 minutes from TIBB for swimming and relaxing.
Browse around town to unique tropical shopping plaza "Pueblo Principe
Visit Samana's colorful Tropical Flea Market located along the great Bay of Samana and meet the many brothers and sisters who have stalls there, selling paintings, jewelry, clothing and unique island souvenirs. These brothers enjoy meeting our visiting brothers from around the world (Flea Market on the days Cruise Ships dock in Samana only)!
Recommended Restaurants:
Los Chinos (Excellent international cuisine, Chinese, American, Dominican),Reasonably priced.
El Bambu (Dominican cuisine)
La Hacienda (excellent seafood, steaks, French, American, Dominican cuisine)
La Rosa Mata (French & Dominican cuisine)
Pizza Italiano (Quaint ambience, excellent real Italian pizza, around corner from TIBB, open 6 pm)
DAY 2
7:45 a.m. - Tropical Island breakfast in buffet
8:30 a.m. - Leave for a beautiful ride to the end of the Peninisula - Las Galeras - to board a boat to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world - Play Rincon - for a full day of swimming, riding the waves and sunbathing!
Enjoy freshly caught fish cooked on the beach with native cuisine.
5:30 pm- 6:30 pm - Return to accommodations.
DAY 3:
8:00 a.m. - Tropical Island breakfast in buffet.
9:00 a.m. - Excursion to beautiful Barcardi Island in the Great Bay of Samana.
For full day of swimming/snorkeling (bring own equipment) sunbathing
Noon Delicious Dominican cuisine - with fresh fish cooked on the beach
4:30 p.m. - Return to accommodations between 4:30 - 5:30 pm
FOR THE MONTHS OF JANUARY, FEBRUARY: Whale Watch Excursion before
going to Bacardi Island:
Eliseo Dishmey,
a brother in Samana Congregation, Owner and Operator of Whale Watch
Excursions
7:00 pm: Dinner
DAY 4:
8:00 a.m. - Breakfast in buffet
9:00 a.m. Tour across the Peninsula to the little village of Las Terranas, located on the northern coast where many beautiful beaches are located. Swimming, souvenir shopping, and dinner along the sea if desired.
Return to Samana: Beautiful panoramic view of the entire Peninsula while crossing over the Samana Sierras.
DAY 5
8:00 a.m. Tropical Island Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - Leave for an all-day adventure to EL LIMON, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country, on horses enjoying a guided tour through the beautiful tropical countryside.
The trail, La Manzana, is about 2 kilometers long, and once you arrive there and dismount your horse you will then enjoy a 300 meter hike down to the SALTO DEL LIMON for swimming.
Upon return, a delicious meal of local cuisine is served in a palm roofed tropical cabana.
On the way to the falls you can see a very varied landscape, including grassy hills dotted with royal palms, cultivated fields, coffee and cocoa plots, small holdings, riverine forest, oranges and grapefruits in abundance, and some remnants of rain forest. At one point the path leads under a toppled tree that has become a natural bridge covered in epiphytes (mainly bromeliads) colonizing the now horizontally curved trunk. Birds abound in the early morning as well as beautiful butterflies of all shapes and colors.
The trail, La Manzana, is about 2 kilometers long, and once you arrive there and dismount your horse you will then enjoy a 300 meter hike down to the SALTO DEL LIMON for swimming. Upon your return, an incredibly delicious buffet of local cuisine will be awaiting you under a tropical cabaņa. [included in price of tour]
DAY 6
8:30 a.m. Early morning Tropical breakfast in buffet.
7:00 a.m. Leave for airport - picture taking along the way if desired.
For flights that leave late afternoon or evening out of Santo Domingo:
9:30 a.m. - Tour of Bethel
After tour of Bethel, to airport in Santo Domingo (this tour is not available to those leaving through Santiago International Airport).
Airport Pick Up:
Santiago International Airport (STI) is the preferred airport to come through for airport pick up & return. However, guests may also be picked up at Santo Domingo International Airport (SDQ) for an additional charge of $50 US. For arrivals through Puerto Plata (POP), there is an additional charge of $60 US. There are no airport pick ups from Punta Cana.
El Catey International Airport,
(AZS), is the nearest international airport to Samana, with daily flights
from Toronto, Canada, & Europe, [Germany, Spain, France, Italy, United
Kingdom].This airport does not serve the U.S.
There is no airport pick up for flights arriving after 7:30 p.m., however, our chauffeur will wait for flights that were scheduled earlier that are delayed For airport return, departing flights must be scheduled no earlier than eleven o'clock a.m. due to the traveling distance to the airport.
Breakfast in buffet:
A breakfast buffet, varied each day, is served every morning between 7:45 & 8:00 a.m. Guests enjoy an array of fresh tropical fruits in season, juices or papaya shakes, eggs & ham accompanied by one of the following selections: pancakes, potato-cheese tortas, quesadillas, home fries, fried platanos, or yucca & onions. Choice of: our traditional island cereal: hot "avena de chocolate" or fresh yogurt served with almond granola. An assortment of fresh bakery breads & "biscochos" served with tropical fruit jams & locally made Dominican mozzarella cheese. Our Dominican coffee, famous for its aroma & unique smooth full-bodied taste, is served with a special chocolate liqueur and Dominican rum.
Accommodations:
Tropical Island Bed & Breakfast is not a resort, but a homey bed & breakfast hosted by Jehovah's witnesses. Brothers on vacation, desiring economical accommodations and the quiet relaxing atmosphere a bed and breakfast has to offer, come to Tropical Island Bed & Breakfast from all around the world.
TIBB is located two blocks from the sea, not far from nice restaurants & transportation to beautiful beaches, and is only a five minute ride to the Kingdom Hall. Each room has two queen-sized beds & a small refrigerator and is equipped with cable TV, DVD player & a large selection of movies, as well as a computer & internet service.
Air-Conditioning:
Room with air-conditioning for one person is an additional $5.00 US per day. Rooms with air-conditioning for two or more persons is an additional $8.00 US per day. Note: Electrical cuts throughout the day are common in all parts of the country. During these times there is no air-conditioning. TIBB, however, does have a battery-operated inverter system that permits use of all other electrical devices such as overhead fans, TV, lights, & computers during these periods. When reserving please specify whether or not you would like a room with air-conditioning.
6-Day Semi-Inclusive
Tropical Island Vacation
May 2009
All rates quoted below in USD
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Number of Guests |
Number of Rooms |
Total Cost |
Total: |
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One Person |
One Room |
$1,220 | $1,220 |
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Two Persons |
Two Rooms |
$1,440 | $ 720 |
| Two Persons | One Room | $1,250 | $ 625 |
| Three Persons | Two Rooms | $1,470 | $ 490 |
| Three Persons | One Room | $1,300 | $ 433 |
| Four Persons | Two Rooms | $1,500 | $ 375 |
| Four Persons | One Room | $1,360 | $ 340 |
| Five Persons | Two Rooms | $1,550 | $ 310 |
| Six Persons | Two Rooms | $1,610 | $ 268 |
| Seven Persons | Two Rooms | $1,670 | $ 238 |
| EightPersons | Two Rooms | $1,730 | $ 216 |
All rates & itineraries subject to change. Kindly email for confirmation.
Congregation Meetings (Spanish):
Thursday 7:00 p.m. Sunday, 3:30 p.m.
Congregation Bible Study Public Talk
Theocratic Ministry School Watchtower Study
Service Meeting
Kingdom Hall is a five minute ride away by concho, or 15-20 minute walk from TIBB.
Field Service:
Monday
no service Tuesday
8:45 a.m. Wednesday
8:00 a.m. Thursday
8:45 a.m. Friday
8:30 a.m. Saturday
8:35 a.m. Sunday
9:00 a.m.
Almost the entire congregation meets early Wednesday
and Thursday mornings to work all day in the "campo" (country). Territories
worked are located at the two extremities of the congregation territory on the
Peninsula of Samana. Samana Congregation has many local and foreign pioneers (
or "needgreaters". See
www.Needgreaters.com ). For this reason, there is never a problem finding
someone to accompany you in the ministry. Most of the brothers serving where the
need is great here, from different countries, speak English.
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