{"id":17882,"date":"2017-04-03T19:37:36","date_gmt":"2017-04-03T19:37:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/?p=17882"},"modified":"2019-11-13T21:37:34","modified_gmt":"2019-11-13T21:37:34","slug":"samana-dr-paradise-radar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/samana-dr-paradise-radar\/","title":{"rendered":"Saman\u00e1, DR: Paradise Under the Radar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>A lush peninsula tucked away on the Dominican Republic, Saman\u00e1 is ripe for adventure. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.honeytrek.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HoneyTrek<\/a> travel experts Mike &amp; Anne Howard share eight ways to get local, kick back and have fun.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17894\" style=\"width: 1033px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17894\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17894\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7815.jpg\" alt=\"Los Haitises National Park\" width=\"1023\" height=\"618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7815.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7815-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7815-768x464.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17894\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.HoneyTrek.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HoneyTrek.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Saman\u00e1 &#8230; not a household name like the Dominican resort haven of Punta Cana \u2014 but we like it that way. On the northeast coast, this lush peninsula is packed with mountains, jungles, beaches, and surrounded by tropical islets. Santa Barbara de Saman\u00e1 is the region\u2019s hub with a dramatic harbor, lively boardwalk, colonial architecture, authentic local markets, and a merengue rhythm pulsing through the air. With city charms and natural beauty, seductive Saman\u00e1 has all the right moves.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Horseback Ride to El Lim\u00f3n Waterfall<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_17890\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17890\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17890\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7425-1024x707.jpg\" alt=\"Horseback Ride to El Lim\u00f3n Waterfall\" width=\"1024\" height=\"707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7425.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7425-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7425-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17890\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.HoneyTrek.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HoneyTrek.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>One of Saman\u00e1\u2019s most famous natural attractions, El Lim\u00f3n drops 130 feet into a pool, perfect for swimming and deep water solo climbing &#8230; and the 1.5-mile trip up the mountain is just as impressive. Ride horses through winding river, tropical jungle, and along the mountain ridge to panoramic views before the falls.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Zipline the Jungle<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_17887\" style=\"width: 1033px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17887\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17887\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_G0472186.jpg\" alt=\"Zipline Samana\" width=\"1023\" height=\"737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_G0472186.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_G0472186-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_G0472186-768x553.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17887\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.HoneyTrek.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HoneyTrek.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Set at the top of one of the highest mountains in the region, with 12 ziplines zigzagging through the canopy (some as high as 450 feet off the ground), <a href=\"http:\/\/samanazipline.com\/en\/welcome-to-samana-zipline-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Saman\u00e1 Zipline<\/a> was the best course we\u2019ve ever experienced. They offer an advanced and extra secure set-up allowing for tandem flips, spins, and Supermans. Between squeals and upside down kisses, we\u2019d take in the incredible views of the valley, jungle, and beach beyond. <em>Tip<\/em>: This course is owned by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Samana-Hotels-Dominican-Tree-House-Village.h12702259.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dominican Tree House Village<\/a>, which offers an amazing glamping experience and loads more adventure activities.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>El Valle Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_17888\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17888\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17888\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_1599-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"El Valle Beach\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_1599.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_1599-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_1599-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17888\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.HoneyTrek.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HoneyTrek.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Playa El Valle is a cove surrounded by mountains and dotted with palm trees, rugged cliffs, golden sand, and an endearing local\u2019s scene. Fisherman pushing their boats ashore, boys throwing the baseball around, and a beach shack serving the day\u2019s catch with cold Presidente cervezas, made it our kind of paradise and the perfect lazy day.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Saman\u00e1 Central Market<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_17892\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17892\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17892\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7638-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Saman\u00e1 Central Market\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7638.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7638-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7638-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7638-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17892\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.HoneyTrek.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HoneyTrek.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Maybe our favorite part of Santa Barbara de Saman\u00e1 was the local market &#8230; not for the food, but for the people! I don\u2019t think they get many gringos here and it prompted some of the friendliest encounters. An old guy introduced us to his horse, we chatted with a papaya vendor about waterfalls, had a malt beverage taste-off with a yucca farmer, and had two Dominican hipsters teach us about the construction of coconut graters. Be sure to chat people up and sample the exotic fruits.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Las Terrenas<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_17901\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17901\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17901\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/116-IMG_7818_1.jpg\" alt=\"Las Terrenas DR\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/116-IMG_7818_1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/116-IMG_7818_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/116-IMG_7818_1-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17901\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/>Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.HoneyTrek.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HoneyTrek.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>In the northwest of the Saman\u00e1 peninsula, Las Terrenas is a fishing village so charming it now sells more souvenirs than snapper. The colorful fisherman cabins have been transformed into bars, cafes, and shops, though the place retains its local character with families throwing Sunday parties in the square, kids playing tag on the sand, and wooden boats bobbing in the water. For those who want the village vibe, where everything you need is within walking distance, this town is a great base.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Island-Hop Los Haitises National Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_17895\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17895\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17895\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7936-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Island-Hop Los Haitises National Park\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7936.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7936-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7936-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17895\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.HoneyTrek.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HoneyTrek.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Sail towards Haitises, a 618-square mile national park with 58 islands, only accessible by boat. The dramatic karst landscape and soaring birds of prey are straight out of a Bond movie. Continue into the park\u2019s interior and find a system of brackish rivers, dense mangrove, and caves. We docked at Cueva de la Linea, which is not only stunning with its drip-castle rock formations but fascinating with ancient pictographs from the Taino Indians.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Snorkel Cayo Levantado<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_17896\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17896\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17896\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_8252-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkel Cayo Levantado\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_8252.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_8252-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_8252-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17896\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.HoneyTrek.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HoneyTrek.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Imagine an islet with gold sand, swaying palm trees, and beach bars blending tropical drinks. Sounds like a Bacardi advertisement, right? Well this is where the rum brand shot a campaign in the 80s and Cayo Levantado has been dubbed Bacardi Island ever since. We took a 20-minute water taxi from the mainland and spent the day snorkeling with starfish, shopping for Larimar (a blue stone unique to the Dominican Republic), and sipping rum cocktails in hammocks. <em>Note<\/em>: This trip is often combined with Los Haitises.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Go Bachata Dancing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_17891\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17891\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17891\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7538-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Bachata Dancing\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7538-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7538-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7538-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17891\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.HoneyTrek.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HoneyTrek.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>You can\u2019t leave the DR without dancing the night away. The sounds of salsa radiate from the corner store to the club with an energy that\u2019s infectious. After 10 p.m., walk the street adjacent to the Saman\u00e1 promenade and take your pick of open-air salsa clubs and take a \u201cba\u00f1o del pueblo.\u201d (Love this expression, \u201ca local bath\u201d or a more colorful way of saying, \u201cdo as the locals do.\u201d)<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Where to Stay<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_17889\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17889\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17889\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7284-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Dominican Tree House Village\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7284.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7284-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7284-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7284-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17889\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.HoneyTrek.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HoneyTrek.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Dominican Tree House Village<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7969817\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Samana-Hotels-Dominican-Tree-House-Village.h12702259.Hotel-Information?chkin=4%2F1%2F2017&amp;chkout=4%2F2%2F2017&amp;rm1=a2&amp;regionId=6046772&amp;hwrqCacheKey=98734866-2ccb-4722-a7a2-d6ddb4007933HWRQ1491075210364&amp;vip=false&amp;c=4af14101-5d45-4d59-bbef-79a233d8774a&amp;&amp;exp_dp=260&amp;exp_ts=1491075210845&amp;exp_curr=USD&amp;exp_pg=HSR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thatch cabanas<\/a> perched in the trees of El Valle and connected by canopy-covered bridges; rustic cool with a community vibe and plenty of adventure offerings.<br \/>\n<strong>Sublime Saman\u00e1<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7969817\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Samana-Hotels-Sublime-Samana-Hotel-Residences.h4336022.Hotel-Information?chkin=4%2F1%2F2017&amp;chkout=4%2F2%2F2017&amp;rm1=a2&amp;regionId=6046772&amp;hwrqCacheKey=98734866-2ccb-4722-a7a2-d6ddb4007933HWRQ1491075210364&amp;vip=false&amp;c=4af14101-5d45-4d59-bbef-79a233d8774a&amp;&amp;exp_dp=356&amp;exp_ts=1491075210842&amp;exp_curr=USD&amp;exp_pg=HSR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Self-catering villas to don\u2019t-lift-a-finger suites<\/a> on a secluded beach near the lively Las Terrenas.<br \/>\n<strong>Bannister Hotel<\/strong>: Just a short drive from the heart of town, on two private coves, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7969817\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Samana-Hotels-The-Bannister-Hotel-Yacht-Club.h2959828.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Bannister<\/a> is a luxurious base. This Small Luxury Hotels of the World property has its own marina, a panoramic infinity pool over the ocean, and 28 ultra-chic rooms.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Where to Eat<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_17893\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17893\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17893\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7693-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Comedor Pico Pollo\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7693.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7693-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7693-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyTrek_Samana_DR_IMG_7693-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17893\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.HoneyTrek.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HoneyTrek.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>El Cabito<\/strong>: Escape to the blissed-out beaches of Las Galeras and have sunset cocktails and seafood on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elcabito.net\/restaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">El Cabito\u2019s<\/a> cliffside terrace. Extend your stay at their rustic chic hotel.<br \/>\n<strong>Comedor Pico Pollo la F\u00e9 #2<\/strong>: A super local eatery in the heart of Santa Barbara de Saman\u00e1. Take your pick from the homemade buffet and any of their classic Dominican dishes like sancocho (seven-meet stew), pollo guisado (braised chicken) and sides of mang\u00fa (plantain mash) or tostones (fried savory plantains) for an authentic and delightful meal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A lush peninsula tucked away on the Dominican Republic, Saman\u00e1 is ripe for adventure. 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