Tropical Island Bed & Breakfast

A Homey Bed & Breakfast for Brothers & Sisters
 


 

Samana, Dominican Republic
Tropical-IslandBedBreakfast@usa.net
  Phone: 809-538-2829 / 809-693-3134
http://www.tropicalislandbb.com/


 TOURS FOR JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES

 


TRAVELING ON CRUSE SHIPS
VISITING SAMANA

 

Brothers here in Samana can meet Jehovah's witnesses visiting Samana on cruise ships at the dock to where they are tendered and give them a pre-arranged full day tour with the itinerary of their choice.  Since the cruise ships generally do not arrive until around 10 o'clock in the morning, and passengers are not tendered to to the dock until around 11 o'clock., it is only possible to do one of the following options due to the distance traveled and/or the time required for each tour.

 

TOURS INCLUDE:


         

OPTIONS:

  1. PLAYA RINCON: 

        
        

    This is one of the most beautiful picturesque beaches in the world, with mountains as a backdrop.  On the way, one enjoys seeing the culture of the people, their houses, how they live and work.  This tour includes freshly caught fish on the beach with drink.  Minimum: two persons.   2-5 persons: $70 US per person;  5-10 persons: $65 US;  11-25 persons:  $60

     

  2. HORSEBACK RIDING AT RANCHO TIPICO, El Valle, Samana

    The Rancho Tipico  is owned & operated by Domingo Balbuena, a brother in Samana' Congregation. Picturesque trail ride through the woods, along rivers and El Valle beach with tour of cave. Buffet luncheon on the beach included. 

    2-10 persons: $60 US; 11-15 persons: $55 US; 16-25 persons: $50. US
    Minimum:  2 persons.


      


     

  3. BEAUTIFUL LAS GALERAS BEACH:

    Scenic ride along the coast to the end of the Peninsula to Las Galeras.  Swimming. snorkeling - gear not provided.

       
    Typical Dominican meal of beans and rice, chicken or fish served on the beach.   $55 US per person; minimum 2 persons.

     

  4. EL LIMON WATERFALL ON HORSEBACK:

    Beautiful ride through the woods with guide to waterfall; swim - return to beginning of trail to wonderful buffet (typical Dominican Meal) - $45 U.S.

     

    The landscape surrounding the falls is picturesque.  Small houses are painted in vivid colors and made from locally available materials such as palm wood and thatch.  Home gardens and vegetable plots border plantations of bananas, cacao, and coconut.  Flora and fauna, agriculture can be seen along the trails.

     

  5. TROPICAL ISLAND WHALE WATCH - January 18 through March 15 only

    Tropical Island Whale Watch is owned and operated by Eiiseo Dishmey, a brother in the Samana congregation.

             

          
     

    Whale-watching excursions include not only whale watching, but a trip to Barcardi Island afterwards for swimming and a buffet luncheon.  1 to 10 persons:  $55 US per person;  11-25 persons:  $50 US per person.  Buffet Luncheon included.  for transportation to Flea Market before whale-watch, $10 US additional)

    Thousands of humpback whales from the North Atlantic migrate to the waters of the Dominican Republic each winter to mate and give birth.  One of their most popular winter rendezvous places is Samana Bay.  More than 1500 humpbacks visit the bay, with as many as 300 present at any given time during the mating season. The World Wildlife Fund considers Samana Bay one of the best places in the world to watch whales.
     

  6. EXCURSION TO HAITISES NATIONAL PARK - Year-Round Excursions - Eliseo Dishmey:

    Excursions to Haitises National Park include a trip to Barcardi Island afterwards for swimming and a buffet luncheon.   
    Leave early morning; return late afternoon.  Minimum: 5 persons.  5-10 persons: $70 US; Buffet Luncheon included
    with one non-alcoholic drink (soda or bottled water)

    About Los Haitises National Park

    Los Haitises National Park, located southeast of the Great Bay of the Peninsula of Samana, is 208 square kilometers of hillocks, divided by narrow gullies, which create the impression of numerous tiny islands or keys forming a landscape  full of bays & marshy country with mangroves, hills & islands on the border between land and sea


     

    Haitises' Fauna:

    The richness of the National Park Los Haitises’ fauna is reflected among the mammals including the manatee (Trichechus manatus) found in the large areas of  mangrove swamps.  These mangroves are populated by protected native species of flora and fauna, such as Hutias (giant rats), turtles, wild pigs.  Bats, tortoises, and the shy Manatee reside in the caves and mangrove systems

                                           

    The park is also home to the solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus) a small insectivore mammal (above) endemic from the island in the forest.  Due to its remoteness, rugged topography and seasonally heavy rainfall the park is accessible only by boat

       

    Los Haitises park provides a home refuge and nesting sites for 112 species of birds including  Brown Pelican, Magnificent Frigate Bird, Roseate Tern, Ridgeway's Hawk (this is one of the last known nesting places in the world of this species), Narrow-billed Tody, Least Grebe, Night Heron, , Great White Egret, parrots & turtledoves.

                 

    Many unusal and colourful small reptiles & amphibians make their home in Los Haitisis as well.

    Los Haitises; Flora: 

    Los Haitises is also a virtual botanical garden. Its varied flora and fauna in its forests & mangrove swamps, includes more than 760 identified species of plants, 17 species of which are endemic to this one small area. The Haitises’ vegetation includes a latifolias humid tropical forest transforming into a semideciduous tropical forest in the keys and mogotes by the coast.

           
     

    Haitises' Caves & Caverns:

    The Dominican Republic has the most extensive cave system in the Caribbean many of which contain over 1000 year old artwork. Los Haitises' extensive cave-system with pictographs and petroglyphs is said to have been created by the indigenous people of the island--the Tainos. The Taino Indians dwelt in these limestone caves and left many cave drawings and carvings  on the walls, which can be easily seen when touring Los Haitises. 


              

    Fossils & pre-Columbian remains have also been found in the caverns there.  Inside these caverns are magnificient formations of stalactite and stalamites of stunning colours along with prehistoric art made from carvings & drawings.  Underground streams that run throughout the caverns can also be seen.
     

Prices & Itinerary subject to change
 

 

PAYMENT INFORMATION:

  • Group Rates are available.

  • Payment is required in advance, and can be made through credit card or by mail deposit to a U.S. bank when there is sufficient time; information is e-mailed to ones requesting the tour.

All Major Credit & Debit Cards Accepted Online Only

(Surcharges for credit card payment: USA:  3.3% surcharge  CANADA/EUROPE:  4.3% surcharge) 
Email MarilynPereira@usa.net for total amount to pay

 

 

 


 


 

PAYMENT BY MAJOR CREDIT CARDS IS ACCEPTED ONLY ONLINE

FOR PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE CLICK ON PAY NOW BUTTON OR GO TO:

www.tropicalislandbb.com/PaymentTours.htm
 

                                                                        Eliseo Dismey (829) 921-0454
                                                                        Laura (829) 367-7606
                                                                        Domingo (829) 258-0354

 

FOR TOUR ARRANGEMENTS, Contact::

Marilyn Pereira (English & Spanish-speaking)
Telephone:  (809) 538-2829 - MarilynPereira@usa.net

NOTE:  E-mail is preferable to telephoning.

 

FOR COMMENTS FROM BROTHERS & SISTERS WHO HAVE TAKEN THE TOURS:

Please visit http://www.tropicalisladbb.com/CruiseShipComments.htm
 

 

 

Two to three times a week, passengers from cruise ships visiting Samana have a wonderful time shopping and bartering at Samana's quaint little Tropical Island Flea Market.

 

 

 

This festive event is located in the park not far from the dock where passengers are tendered from the ship

 

Passengers, who are Jehovah's witnesses have the additional treat of being able to meet their Dominican brothers and sisters who have little stands there to present their beautiful colourful array of unique island souveniers, paintings, jewelry and clothing!  

 

 

 

 

Left to right:  Domingo, Laura (Domingo's wife) & Eliseo with "joyaria tipica" - jewelry typical of the
 Dominican Republic and beautiful island shirts, dresses, scarves, T-shirts and beachwear

 

 

 

                    Left to right: Eliseo and Domingo with beautiful array of island paintings 

 

 


                                                                      Left to right: Glenys and Susanna

 

   
 

Jewelry is made from the beautiful Larimar (Dominican turquoise)  & Ambar gem stones! The Dominican Republic is the only country in the world where Larimar is found. Also, jewelry is made from conch (lambi)  cabochons (parts of the pink mouth of Queen conch).
 

For more information, please visit www.ambarazul.com/newsletter and www.ambarazul.com/newsletter.  These links explain how ambar  and larimar are formed and mined, and a little of their history.  Larimar, ambar and conch make excellent gifts for friends & relatives since they are  something typical and found only in the Dominican Republic

 

 

 

Left to right:  Angela & Agustina.  Jewelry made from black coral, sea shells & coconuts.  Black coral is a marine plant which develops very slowly in the seabed at the rate of 2cm every 100 years ! The Dominican Republic is one of the last places in the world where it may be freely sold.

 

Many of the witnesses here at the Tropical Island Flea Market are are pioneers and "needgreaters" from around the world  (serving where the need is great in the Dominican Republic), and depend upon their sales at the  Fea Market  to support themselves and their families.

 

Non-witness venders in the park are awe-struck as they witness the happy smiles and hugs between the local brothers & visiting witnesses from the cruise ships!  They are amazed to see such greetings of affection between persons who had never seen one another before!

 

 

 

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