Until recently, Samaná has been a destination for wealthy European and Canadian tourists.
STAY Rooms at BAHIA PRINCIPE GRAND EL PORTILLO are simplistic and spacious, in keeping with its familyfriendliness. (The hillside BAHIA PRINCIPE LUXURY SAMANÁ, with its seaside balconies, bathrobes and slippers, and 24-hour room service, is the more romantic, adults-only experience. That resort is about an hour away, on the southern side of Samaná.) Activities like beach yoga, dance classes, and arcade games maintain the familial vibe throughout the day; hoppin’ bars, live shows, and dancing give the night a more mature appeal. But don’t worry: The bars are open all day.
COURTESY BAHIA PRINCIPE HOTELS & RESORTS
The teen lounge (below) and waterpark (left) are just a couple of the features for younger visitors at the family-friendly Bahia Principe Grand El Portillo (above).
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