Viva Wyndham Samaná is a beach front resort with 218 rooms. It is situated on the north east coast of the Dominican Republic featuring a secluded and enchanting private beach. Downtown Las Terrenas is approximately 10 minutes away, offering a variety of bars, and small coastal restaurants for vacationers to experience. Guests can enjoy a host of activities including windsurfing, kiteboarding, surfing, horseback riding, and scuba diving. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Dominican_Republic/viva_samana/hotel/1855/22/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Sat, 6 Sep 2008 16:13:36 EST Choose from 218 rooms at Viva Wyndham Samaná, each featuring island-inspired decorative accents in 3 story buildings with garden or ocean view. Room categories include superior rooms, junior suites and family rooms. Superior Rooms: * Garden or ocean view rooms are available. * King size bed or two full size beds * Air-conditioned * Bathroom with shower * Color satellite TV * Iron and ironing board * Telephone * Balcony * Hair dryer * Safe box * **Maximum occupancy is three adults. * Cribs upon request. Junior Suites: * Garden view and ocean front rooms are available. * King size bed and a sofa bed or two full size beds and a sofa bed * Air-conditioned * Bathroom with shower * Color satellite TV * Telephone * Iron and ironing board * Hair dryer * Safe box * Terrace * **Maximum occupancy is four adults. * Connecting rooms and cribs upon request. Family Rooms: This category is ideal for parties that prefer to have their own space, consisting of two rooms, as follows: * One bedroom has a King size bed and the other has 2 twin beds and a sofa * Air-conditioned * Bathroom with shower * Color satellite TV * Telephone * Iron and ironing board * Hair dryer * Safe box * Terrace * **Maximum occupancy is four adults. There's plenty of fun and entertainment for everyone to enjoy at Viva Wyndham Samaná! This beautiful resort opened in November 2004 and is nestled between palm trees and untouched beaches on the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic. Recreational activities offered in the all-inclusive plan are daily activities and fitness programs; unlimited non-motorized water sports with free group lessons; enrollment in the Kid's Club; live nightly entertainment, water polo, beach volleyball, bocce ball on beach, table tennis and lots more! Guests at Viva Wyndham Samaná will have to bring hearty appetites since this all-inclusive resort offers a variety of cuisines in three different restaurants and snack bar pizzeria. Created to satisfy the palates of its guests, this resort offers a sumptuous blend of local and international culinary delights. Menus draw on Caribbean, Asian and European influences and feature plenty of American specialties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner feature a full range of savory cuisines, all prepared by local and international chefs. Some of the offerings include: "Cacao" – International buffet restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. "Mediterráneo" – Mediterranean a la Carte restaurant. Open for dinner only with required reservations. "Bambu" – Oriental a la carte restaurant. Open for dinner only with required reservations. In addition to sumptuous mealtime dining, light snacks and drinks are available throughout the day at each resort's cocktail lounge and beach bar. Besides the 3 restaurants, the hotel offers a snack bar/ pizzería and 2 bars. Type: All Inclusive No. of Rooms: 218 Diving: Dive Resort/Dive Operator Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Dominican_Republic/viva_samana/hotel/1855/22/ Sat, 6 Sep 2008 16:13:37 EST