insamana n°16 - October 2017 (English version)

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N ° 1 6 Oc tu bre 2017 · MAGAZINE DE ARQUITECTURA, DISEÑO, DECORACIÓN, INTERIORISMO, PROYECTOS...

Casa Nina

Beachfront Bed & Breakfast

Valcaoba

In the heart of Las Terrenas

A bird’s eye view A hint of Provence in the Caribbean

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OPINION

EDITORS: Armando Doménech Gianmaria Pisino PHOTOGRAPHIES: Gianmaria Pisino GRAPHIC DESIGN: Armando Doménech ADVERTISING: Silvia Leperre, Carine Gely COLLABORATORS: Claude Lachamp, Elsa Charlier, Nicolas Brehm, Clarisse Piveteau, Giusi Reitano, TRANSLATION: Gabrielle Lee The content and advertisements in the magazine do not necessarily state or reflect those of the editors.

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Time to wake up!

etting up every morning and being able to enjoy the scenery around us is a great privilege. All year round we can walk along the beach, breathe in nature´s scents, listen to the birds singing, the sound of the waves, be caressed by the warm breeze in an unrivalled celebration. All of us living here and the thousands who choose Las Terrenas as a holiday destination, or the ever increasing numbers who settle here, know that our small town is a paradise.

The roads and communications infrastructures that the State gave us a few years ago, such as the Samaná highway, the Atlantic Boulevard and El Catey international airport, were important investments that are now beginning to bear fruits in terms of increasing numbers of domestic and foreign tourists. The huge increase in the number of residents Las Terrenas has seen in recent years (from 3,000 to 30,000 in 20 years) also attracts different professionals from other provinces who see Las Terrenas as a thriving market to work, build or expand their business.

More recently, we are seeing a new phenomenon: the emergence of large private Dominican companies. The opening of the Pola supermarket, in October 2014, seemed to be the signal that all the other companies were waiting for to set up in Las Terrenas. In the last two years Carol Pharmacies, Avis, Europcar, BHD Leon, Los Hidalgos Pharmacies, etc., opened new outlets in Las Terrenas, while El Nacional supermarket has also officially decided to join the already long list.

All this progress, this huge increase in private constructions, companies, residents, etc., has its drawbacks. The few, or rather non-existent, infrastructures we have are totally inadequate to meet the needs of all the town´s inhabitants. It is worrying that, although Las Terrenas grows at a good pace, it is still small. Its organizational, urban and administrative planning is still perceived as that of a small, remote village of thirty years ago. It´s time for Las Terrenas to wake up and start receiving part of what it contributes to the state in taxes, to think about what it is now and where it´s going. The time has come to present plans and solutions to the grave problems affecting this municipality, time for our leaders, and us as a community, to begin analyzing and planning our municipality towards what it should be, a 21st century city and tourist destination.

Supporting progress also means working on the basic infrastructure, protecting natural and cultural heritage, fixing and maintaining the streets, organizing an efficient garbage collection system, and banking on the best quality of life for all the inhabitants.

And all this because living in Las Terrenas is a privilege, and we want it to stay that way!

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Contents 5 Opinion Time to wake up!

8 French School Celebrates 30th anniversary 9 Intro News, openings, new events...

12 Valle Verde The best of both worlds 14 Penthouse for sale Modern intimate loft style 16 Valcaoba Pool Garden & Spa 20 Puerto Plaza Hotel & Shops 24 Casa Nina Bed & Breakfast 28 Las Olas Luxury Villas 30 A bird’s eye view A hint of Provence in the Caribbean 36 Casa Moda The latest in home decoration 38 By the sea!

From table to table around Las Terrenas 44 Hotel Playa Colibri Caribbean dream 46 Interview with Laurent Vigier Manager of AIC Dominicana 48 Terrenas en Plata A jewel for every story!

52 Lomi Lomi The breath of life 54 Côté Soleil Fashion made in Las Terrenas 56 La Galeria The ever increasing delight in art 58 The art of mosaics A very old but ever new technique 60 Frutos Pachamama Good and healthy from the roots up 62 Smoke, aromas and pleasures Fumando espero...

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Théodore Chassériau French School celebrates 30th anniversary

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ounded by French ground breakers in 1988, over the years the school has continued to grow and improve. It started out as a simple little wooden cabin with one classroom, one teacher just in from Grenoble and nine students who, unbeknownst to them, were part of the creation of a veritable institution.

Years pass and the school evolved thanks to the arrival of new residents. Then, motivated

by Marie Lawrence Bohn and Gérard Prystasz (current Honorary French Consul), at the beginning of the term in 1998 the school becomes a non-profit association and is renamed the Ecole Française Théodore Chassériau.

The school moved premises several times until, in 2011, the association bought a plot and inaugurated a new building. With a true vision of the future and determined to update itself, the institute decided to abandon the old NCDE (distance education) system in favor of joining the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) and adopted a program approved by the French state.

Nowadays, more than 150 children attend this school, availing of the computer room, chemistry laboratory, library, video library and the first 3D printer in Las Terrenas. Thanks to the quality of its teaching and its social involvement, the school has become a local reference point. Open to everyone, it organizes extra-curricular activities and events promoting French culture and language.

The anniversary celebrations will continue throughout this school year with the participation of the French Embassy, the founding members and local dignitaries.

Come visit the exhibition celebrating our 30th anniversary, and discover or look back on part of the history of Las Terrenas. www.ecolefrancaise-lasterrenas.com

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INTRO Cosón Bridge

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Works continue in the Cosón area. A highway, with a capital H, will connect the end of Playa Cosón with the townsland of the same name, and with Las Terrenas, the capital and the rest of the country via the Atlantic Boulevard. The work includes a sturdy bridge over the Balatá River.

Craft Market

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The Craft Market is open every Saturday at Casa Blanca on Las Terrenas beach, where local artists and craftsmen display their creations, including homemade culinary delights and other sometimes surprising treasures. The atmosphere is usually lively and casual.

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Namaste Lounge Bar

A new place to enjoy the night in Las Terrenas. A concept where cocktails, elegance and originality are merged and highlighted thanks to a careful personalized service.

Drinks menu designed with the best brands and a wide variety of cocktails. Unique atmosphere with a cozy modern decoration. Chill out area and air-conditioned room, available also for private events.

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Tres Lunas

Unity is strength. The owners of two premises in the fishermen’s village, that´s how Jerome and Jose Maria see it. They will happily accommodate you in the spacious, well ventilated environment on the magnificent terrace with spectacular views. France and Spain as gastronomical allies can only mean satisfaction. insamana 9

INTRO Holden Sotheby’s

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A subsidiary of the renowned real estate agency Holden Sotheby’s opens in Las Terrenas. Following their first Dominican agency in Cabarete, we are proud they chose this area and in particular our city, as a strategic point for their business in the Samaná peninsula.

Arte Nativo

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You can find a little bit of everything here: picture frames, armchairs, paintings, stools, suitcases, desks, ashtrays, sailboats, coins, art objects, bags and women’s handbags. They also propose custom furniture, tables and chairs on request. A new source of inspiration for decorating your living spaces.

Colina al Mar Cosón Beach

This phase of the Colina al Mar project in one of the most beautiful parts of the exuberant Playa Cosón, with two swimming pools, restaurant and beach club, has only eight exclusive, spacious modern apartments, located a few meters from the blue crystal clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

Each unit avails of the sunlight and the sea breeze with an open design. A modern oasis amid untamed nature. The apartments are ready for delivery with the best finishes and superior quality materials.

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Taller Design

Clarisse Piveteu, a talented and well known interior decorator, sculptor and home stylist, recently opened a studio in El Paseo. Very happy with her choice, she tells us that she needed a space to receive her clients and concentrate on her art. She also offers home staging and personal shopper services.

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Tu experto en inmobiliaria Somos especialistas en gestión inmobiliaria, construcción de proyectos turísticos, turisticos, con alta experiencia en el Mercado Inmobiliario, somos constructora, renta, ventas y administradores de bienes raíces raices tales como, casas, apartamentos, villas, todo tipo de inmuebles, venta de agregados para la construcción, como también los servicios técnicos profesionales tales como arquitectos, ingeniería, ingenieria, Asesoría Asesoria Legal, servicios técnicos tecnicos profesionales en general, etc.

Toda una gama de servicios para satisfacer el cliente más exigente, según las necesidades. Ofreciendo la garantía garantia de un servicio de calidad.

“Confianos tus gustos y necesidades”

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magine your next home, modern, functional, surrounded by nature and the peace and quiet of a green hill, with the best beaches in the area and the center of Las Terrenas at hand. This is Valle Verde, the best of both worlds.

connected, only 4 minutes from Las Terrenas town center one on side, and Playa Cosón on the other, and a mere 15 minutes from El Catey international airport which is served by several international airlines.

Peace and quiet are undoubtedly the key words to describe Valle Verde in Cosón, tucked away in a holiday compound called Palmar de los Nidos, the perfect location for anyone looking for peace, relaxation and comfort in an idyllic setting on a magnificent hill bursting with luxuriant vegetation.

Peace of mind from the security of investing in a solid, well-managed project, developed by a long standing company headed by Michel Garcia, who not only knows the territory and local customs intimately, but knows how to source the best products and use the best professionals in each area, continually offering comprehensive, personalized services and full guarantee.

Although it´s away from the hustle and bustle, the area is very well

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The unparalleled location and secure investment is enhanced by the use of unbeatable quality materials and finishes for the best finished product possible.

Valle Verde, where the advantages of living here add up to an attractive secure home.

Tel. (1) 809 910-2582 (FR-ESP), Tel. (1) 829 763-5450 (FR-ENG), caraibes81@gmail.com · www.direct-real-estate.com

FACT SHEET 12 viable, secure lots measuring around 500 m2 2 to 4 bedroom Villas of various sizes ranging from 127 to 159 m2.

With the following features: • Built on sanitary vacuum.

• Thermal insulation on roofs.

• Individual water cisterns.

• Individual septic tanks.

• Sliding windows.

• Remote control sliding glass doors.

• Fans in all rooms and veranda.

• Led lighting.

• Dual current (110 - 220 volts) in kitchen and bathrooms.

• Fitted and furnished kitchen with fridge freezer, 4 ring Teka stove, double stainless steel Teka sink, granite worktops.

• American style boiler.

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Penthouse with dream terrace for sale Modern intimate loft style penthouse centrally located 400 meters from the beach.

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ocated on the third and top floor of a small housing complex, sheltered from prying eyes, with security service, with 200 m2 of interior living area. This fine space consists of a kitchen and bar that adds a touch of elegance and beauty to the area and opens onto a fabulous 150 m2 terrace with private pool. Large flowerbeds in local stone with lush vegetation surround the exterior area, adding intimacy and joy to the space.

We find the dining room adjacent to the kitchen on the other side of the terrace.

A steel and wood staircase leads to the upper level where two of the four rooms are located, each with en suite bathroom. The apartment is completely insulated both thermally and acoustically and boasts excellent finishes and materials, including a covered, enclosed 25 m2 garage.

Contact: Bernard Tel: (1) 809 962-3638

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POOL GARDEN & SPA Architecture in perfect harmony with its surroundings

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ollowing two years of intense work and high hopes, Valcaoba Pool, Garden & Spa is now a reality.

The complex is a haven of peace where beauty and quality are an indivisible whole. Located in a quiet street in the eastern sector of town, it is as close to the sea as the center of Las Terrenas and all amenities. Its architecture lives up to the challenge of using spaces rationally, without losing sight of the goal of connecting its residents with nature.

The gentle slope of the plot is used to include an extra floor in one of the buildings, plus a large covered common area right in front of the pool.

Some decorative elements of the facades, such as the series of wooden slats that control the amount of light entering the houses and prevent direct view inside, and the glass and steel railings, generate an interesting play of light and shade.

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Valcaoba has achieved cozy, timeless and desirable living spaces where everything has been designed and built to guarantee a feeling of comfort and well-being.

The houses vary in style from mini-lofts to 2 bedroom apartments or penthouses. The general layout of the interiors minimizes the use of walk around space and corridors. The atmosphere is bright and airy, thanks to the large floor-to-ceiling windows that give access to the verandas.

A special mention for the complex´s common areas which include a large lounge area equipped with kitchen, bathrooms and television, pool area and large garden, spaces that serve as an extension of private homes.

The project has been selling very successfully and only 10 of the existing 26 apartments are available: 2 mini lofts, one with garden and terrace and the other with terrace only, 6 two-bedroom apartments and 2 two-bedroom penthouses.

What about the prices? One of the most relevant features of the project is the great value for money: US $ 79,900 is enough to own one. These homes are also available for rent, furnished or unfurnished.

Visit Valcaoba Pool Garden & Spa, you will be delighted. The information office is on site. www.valcaoba.com

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PUERTO PLAZA

Hotel & Shops

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n the banks of the river facing the sea, beside the Pueblo de los Pescadores, the town´s entertainment area, two boat-shaped buildings draw our attention: we´re talking about Puerto Plaza Hotel & Shops, Las Terrenas´ new iconic commercial mall.

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Since the first ship was opened in 2015, Puerto Plaza has wound its way into the hearts of local “Terreneros” and visitors alike. The key to its success lies in a mixture of factors, such as the variety of brands inside, the presence of a renowned pharmacy and a modern Italian-designed hotel, the comfort and upkeep of the facilities, the presence of an adequate number of

parking spaces, and, of course, its exceptional location.

It was a real architectural feat for Rocco Bunetto & Sons, the construction company, who skillfully combined originality and engineering.

Nowadays one can say it is one of Las Terrenas’ attractions, since passers-by and visitors all stop to take selfies to post on social networks. It certainly does not go unnoticed. Its location is unbeatable, facing the sea, right in the center, close to several gourmet restaurants and next to the Pueblo de los Pescadores, the most popular leisure and entertainment center of Las Terrenas.

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Puerto Plaza is a spectacular unique apart-hotel with shopping plaza... an icon that is changing the future of downtown Las Terrenas.

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Its location is unbeatable, facing the sea, in the town center, near several gourmet restaurants and next to the Pueblo de los Pescadores.

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he plaza hosts a hotel that answers perfectly to the illusion of living in a modern mega-yacht. It currently consists of 8 suites with different accommodation proposals, but the finished project will have a total of 24 apartments. The units break loose from the typical hotel “room” format.

The new “lifestyle” tourist hotel concept, much in vogue in recent years, was chosen for Puerto Plaza to make the guest feel more at home than in a hotel. There are spacious apartments of different sizes, all with boatshaped Jacuzzi, to offer maximum comfort to the most

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demanding clients: space, suitably equipped kitchen and living room, king size beds.

The fittings are all state-of-the-art with the latest in appliances, furniture and extravagances: some apartments even have water beds for a new exciting experience.

The sheets are Egyptian 300 thread cotton paired with goose down pillows, a treat.

In addition to having excellent, highly trained, professional staff, the hotel has a large terrace on the main bridge, with a pool and bar, to make your stay some-

thing truly unique. It promises and delivers up-to-date design, personalized service and “coolness.�

And the surprises are not over yet. Construction on the second ship is expected to be completed in early 2018, which will also include commercial premises, more hotel rooms on the middle decks and a magnificent terrace with a panoramic glass pool.

In addition, the two boats are connected by a bridge and an elevator, maintaining its promise of originality, avant-garde and taste for life.

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Puerto Plaza has found a place in the heart of Terreneros and visitors alike.

Need more inspiration? By creating a square, a typical meeting point for socializing, with several attractive commercial premises available for rent in the central area between the two constructions, the developers imagined an emerging focus of activity.

There will be a small theater to organize activities from time to time (concerts, dances, shows, etc.). A livable space: an excellent idea for a growing community.

Things to become addicted to. www.puertoplazalasterrenas.com

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CASA NINA

A series of neat bungalows with front porches dotted with colorful flowering plants and shrubs surround a lovely spacious terrace and oval shaped pool.

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his small bed & breakfast has become very popular because of the warm, personal way guests are treated. Traditionally a simple hotel with cheap rates, it now offers certain comforts and several optional services since being renovated at the end of 2016.

Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, Casa Nina is outstanding for its sea front location at Punta Popy, one of the most valued beaches in the area, while only a short five minutes from the town center.

The architectural and personal details in the decor create a really welcoming area on the central veranda that links the bar, where breakfast is served, with the patio and reception.

Styles vary from the industrially inspired roof and bar counter to the selection of objects scattered here and there, creating a really relaxed atmosphere where you immediately feel at ease.

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Casa Nina is one of the oldest hotels in Las Terrenas.

No one knows exactly when it opened, but it has been running for over 30 years and owes its name to the original owners: DoĂąa Nina and her husband Saia, who went on to become town mayor.

The brown leather armchair and lazy chairs bid you to relax, wooden ornaments tell the history of the peninsula, and the lighting creates a really nice nighttime atmosphere.

It has 15 rooms for one, two, three or four guests, each with its own particular decor and services. Some have been completely renovated while others will be refurbished at a later date. You can spend the afternoon quietly napping or enjoying a good book in the pleasant privacy of your veranda.

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The place is very quiet, sheltered by a well-kept tropical garden and distributed around the pool, but within easy reach of the town and local amenities. There are some great restaurants next door and close by.

A small but great hotel‌ small because it has few rooms, great because of the freedom you feel to spend your holidays as you wish.

Hotel for sale, for information: Tel. (1) 809 712-9321 ¡ hotelcasanina@gmail.com

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LAS OLAS Luxury Villas

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ake up to a gentle sea breeze, gaze at the beach from the veranda and, when night falls, fall asleep to the rhythm of the waves.

Who wouldn´t like to live like that, even if just for one night?

Las Olas Luxury Villas, an eight unit complex facing the ocean is quite an oasis for meditation.

A dream beach, as the name promises, a quiet, seldom frequented place where a magic light illuminates the spectacular

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natural scenery and wraps around the few, especially lucky residents.

Let´s start with the location: Playa Bonita seduces at first sight with its hypnotic powers that trap all sensitive souls incapable of resisting its beauty.

Photogenic, not just for its natural features, it has something for everyone whether it´s walking along the beach or practicing water sports, sunbathing, swimming or sitting a one of the few beach bars with

The use of wood is not only limited to the wonderful pool deck, it is also used in the ceiling and floor of the rooms. your favorite drink. It´s the ideal place to cultivate your slower facet, enjoy nature to the full and let time slip away.

a swimming pool.

Externally the buildings are in perfect harmony with their surroundings; the wood and thatch blend in naturally while the sand color melts into the beach in front.

Inside, all the homes are different. Each owner chose their own interior design, resulting in a unique, diverse aesthetic effect. Spaces have been addressed from a variety of perspectives and interpretations, providing each room with the necessary freshness and comfort.

Facing this marvel, the staggered apartments are directly connected to the sea by a long green tongue of garden with

All with one goal: enjoy Eden´s embassy on earth. Irresistible cure for the soul Tel. (1) 829 669-6096.

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LIFE STYLE

A bird´s eye view A hint of Provence in the Caribbean

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here are times when you are at a loss for words. It usually happens when something surprises you. We visit many houses, shops and restaurants for our work... they are beautiful, they tell us about the latest trends in fashion, luxury and staging spaces. And suddenly, we come across houses that are totally different, like this one: what´s the secrets? You have to feel the secret that lies in its authenticity.

We find truth and respect for the life their owners want to live here.

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Margareth (Dutch) and Jörg (German) met in France as both work in cinema, she as an interpreter and he as a stage designer.

It was love at first sight and they´ve not been apart since. After years of living in Europe their careers brought them to Cuba and, for logistical reasons, they decided to settle in Las Terrenas, bringing the beloved Provencal atmosphere that now charms their house with them.

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pening the door to their house, not only are we greeted by the owners, but we are surrounded by at least a dozen street dogs, adopted by our generous hosts over the years and cared for as sweetly as if they were their own children.

As soon as you arrive, you enter a Mediterranean-style patio with a terracotta floor, presided over by a huge flame tree, the Dominican national tree. Large terracotta pots just recently removed from an archaeological excavation host plants of various sizes and species, decorating and scenting the space.

Another fundamental element of the patio is the water in the

central fountain, filled with papyrus and water lilies, refreshing the atmosphere and transmitting peace.

We catch a glimpse of the immense garden in the background that goes on forever.

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he pale antique rose faรงade is characterized by the large arches running along the porch, which are repeated on the veranda above, creating many sunny and shady corners, and framing the fabulous surrounding landscape like postcards from yesteryear.

The personal, lived in feel to the house, like few in Las Terrenas, tells us a lot about the owners, what they love and what makes them happy.

The interior is simple, austere almost, but the atmosphere is very warm thanks to the blend of influences, souvenirs, treasures, figures and secrets, collected over a lifetime, that found their

perfect spot here. Each object tells a story, a moment in the life of their owners, they are what add warmth and personality to the house because of what they mean.

There is charm in every detail of the house, in the nature and simplicity of its decoration, in the pure soft lines in natural native materials.

Linens and cottons with tiny floral designs and soft colors dress the furniture in the best Provencal tradition: the house is an ode to rest and relaxation.

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CASA MODA PUBLI-REPORTAGE

With more than 10 years in decorating experience, Casa Moda is your best ally for outfitting your house.

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t Casa Moda the taste for decoration is enhanced. You will find everything you could possibly need or want for the house here. You can commission any interior design project: they offer a complete range of products and services, as well as several catalogs offering an even greater choice of products.

Run by trusted professionals, the workshop is renowned for its tailoring expertise.

ValĂŠrie and Michel have been running Casa Moda since March 2017, carrying on this lovely adventure with full support from Marc, the commercial director, who looks after each client amiably

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with that rare quality of knowing how to give advice while taking others´ ideas on board.

You will find an exciting variety of products in stock: wooden furniture, curtain fabrics, cushions, sofa covers, lamps, mirrors, drift wood ornaments, etc.

They are distributors for Simmons mattresses and bases, and offer a line of practical outdoor furniture in aluminum as well as top quality awnings and blackout blinds.

If you´re looking for a contemporary style or want to add an original touch to some part of the house, they have just the thing

for you, the novelty of the year: printed wallpaper. It is a top quality German product that will turn your walls into an authentic masterpiece.

Choose from four catalogs of unique designs for the latest in sensations and effects.

Valérie will soon be featuring a new line in gifts for special occasions to expand and compliment the range of products on offer.

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A LA ORILLA DEL MAR

The Beach

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s the splendid beach club of a luxury boutique hotel, namely, The Peninsula House. It is also an elegant plantation style house with a great romantic atmosphere, embellished by the detailed décor and fine rare objects. It is on Playa Cosón, one of the most unspoiled, uninhabited beaches of our peninsula and offers a fresh, imaginative authentic cuisine with impeccable service. If you want a day of sun and sea and want to pamper all your senses in style, surrounded exclusively by beautiful careful details, then this is the place!

Tel. (1) 809 847-3288.

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gem set on supernaturally beautiful Playa Cosón.Your hosts, Marzia and Yvan, welcome you with kindness, elegance and tact. A generous fascinating couple who retired to live by the ocean, after working for quite some years in the fashion world.

The dishes are as original, inventive and wonderful as Marzia, and the utmost care is taken starting with the choice of ingredients to the presentation at table. Sun loungers around the pool and on the beach are available to guests. Everything is perfect and the details are an important added value.

Tel. (1) 809 861-6288.

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Atlantis

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he essential table for lovers of French cuisine! While enjoying a cocktail in the kiosk of heavenly Playa Bonita, you can wait for the trusted fishermen to arrive at Atlantis, delivering guaranteed freshness and quality. The motto of its talented chef, Gerard Prystazs, is “luxury in all simplicity”. He prepares all the dishes himself: bread, homemade ice cream, smoked fish... His recommendations?

Crab tart with avocado, golden champagne, lobster or crab stew and for dessert the famous tarte tatin or creme brulee. A cozy setting and refined recipes.

Tel. (1) 809 240-6111.

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fantastic spot right at the mouth of the two rivers on Cosón beach, where you can enjoy lunch at the water´s edge. It´s a great choice for local homemade food and seafood in general. Everything is super fresh with a genuine Caribbean flavor. Popular among local residents, a casual, friendly place with great service, where you can enjoy the gorgeous beach, have an ice cold bear and celebrate life.

Tel. (1) 809 909-1806.

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Kiosko Rio D’Valerio

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Le Kiosque The ideal choice for a day at the beach with the family. Located in a magical spot on one of the prettiest beaches in Las Terrenas, Las Ballenas beach, where the little Maricó river flows into the sea, Le Kiosque offers everything you need when out and about with the kids: casual atmosphere, tables directly on the beach or under the shade of the great almond tree, simple fresh food of the day and fast service. And, if the sand and sea aren´t enough, Le Kiosque also has a trampoline and swings!

Tel. (1) 829 261-4329.

Eden Beach

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ocated next to Hotel Colibrí, in an ideal spot on Las Ballenas beach, Eden Beach is a true paradise where you can enjoy an unforgettable day at the beach. Everything is perfectly organized, very clean and well kept, decked with comfortable sun loungers, parasols and, naturally, tables and benches directly on the sand, so as not to miss even a second of this spectacular tropical beach with super calm, crystal clear waters. Specializes in delicious fresh fish and seafood. Very friendly staff.

Tel. (1) 829 355-2857.

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Soho Beach Bar & Grill

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oho Beach Bar & Grill has its premises in the Fishermen´s Village and offers a very balanced elegant atmosphere with an extra modern touch achieved from the combination of black with wood. The restaurant is surprisingly unusual with exquisite culinary proposals and, of course, magnificent scenery: you can admire Las Terrenas beach all the way to Punta Popy from the spacious terrace. We highlight the offer of very frequent, long happy hours, as well as their friendly, professional staff.

Tel. (1) 809 240-5311.

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ocated in the aft of ship at Puerto Plaza, this cozy place has the decoration and the atmosphere we like: modern and traditional, open and intimate, fresh and cared for in every detail.The hosts, Paula, Carolina and Elena, will delight you with their specialties and savoir faire and will have you coming back for more... and more! Everything here is absolutely delicious, attractively presented and good for you, from the most original to the most classic smoothies, small dishes and homemade desserts with selected ingredients. What else could you possibly ask for? Kitchen open from 7:30 am to 11:00 pm. Tel. (1) 809 240-5619.

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Good Food

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XO Bar ¡ Restaurante

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o is a place with a very special personality right in the center of town, opposite the El Paseo shopping center.

The decoration is very modern and daring, the combination of objects and furniture a little bold and create a chic casual atmosphere. Take in the beautiful view of the ocean and the bay of Las Terrenas from the comfort of classic dining tables or counters with high stools. The menu includes tapas and carefully selected top quality dishes, accompanied by a singular selection of wines. The cocktails are among the best in the area. Tel. (1) 809 299-4891.

Alegria CafĂŠ

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he couple arrived directly from Guadalupe to delight us with their interesting proposal of original Creole cuisine.

Colombo chicken, corn cakes, acra curry, and many other gourmet specialties, with all the spices and love the recipes require.

Typical of the French Antilles, rhum agricole or cane juice rum is a blessing both as a cocktail and a digestive. Lots of happy hours.

Next to the beach very close to Punta Popy. Colorful decoration

by Clarisse Piveteau.

Tel. (1) 809 240-5458.

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Cosรณn Beach Club

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hat the pool and beach are in one place is its delicious premise. This fabulous Beach Club allows you to refresh mind and body in the two pools or on the magnificent tropical beach or relaxing on the sun loungers in the large garden with a cocktail in hand. Pez Cosรณn is a spacious restaurant offering a wide range of gastronomic proposals that guests of all ages will love. Families, couples or groups of friends will enjoy a calm relaxed casual day at the beach day. Surf school, excursions, massages will be available for the season. An oasis of pure happiness.

Tel. (1) 809 907-5999.

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Baraonda Restaurant & Lounge Bar

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ounge atmosphere in this gastronomic restaurant. Yield to temptation and try their unique dishes that masterfully blend Mediterranean recipes with Caribbean and Oriental flavors, using local and imported products, with a special focus on seafood. The bread and desserts are all homemade and a treat for the palate. Open daily from 7:00 am until late at night, Baraonda is available to host special occasions, birthdays and weddings.

Tel. (1) 809 240-5555.

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Playa Colibri HOTEL

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ocated on beautiful Las Ballenas beach in Las Terrenas, Hotel Playa Colibri offers a family atmosphere focused on caring for the guests.

Set in a tropical garden, the 45 apartments varying in size and are arranged around the pool and Jacuzzi. Each unit has air

conditioning, ceiling fans, Wi-Fi, cable TV, hairdryer, safe, balcony / veranda and fully fitted kitchen. Meal plans are available. Private parking, emergency generator, 24 hour surveillance, and daily housekeeping are included in your stay.

The Kiosk Bar & Restaurant prepare a variety of delicious dishes and tropical drinks. The usual “happy hour� and romantic dinner service with a view of the magnificent northern coastline guarantee an unforgettable experience. Rates include breakfast, but you can also avail of our half board and full board plans. Great rates are available for group events, weddings, parties, etc. on request. www.hotelplayacolibri.com

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Laurent Vigier INTERVIEW

“All we need are more flights into El Catey airport, only 30 minutes away, and for the golf course to open, which we´ve been waiting for for a long time (too long), and everything will be fantastic”.

Manager of AIC Dominicana How many years in Las Terrenas...

Laurent, where are you from in France and what brought you here?

I arrived in March of ´93, I´m originally from Auvergne, in the center of France, but I was living in the Saint-Tropez area before I moved here.

To tell the truth, it was all by chance, I wanted to move to South America, but not to an island! A friend of mine told me about the Dominican Republic and Las Terrenas. I came here and fell in love.

How did you get started? What do you remember? What do you think you´ve learned during all this time?

We set up a travel agency, the first in Las Terrenas. Selling airline tickets and hotel bookings; we developed and “shaped” the El Limón, Los Haitises and whale watching excursions, thanks to the help from the small hotels that were around back then, that gave us a hand.

We also had a hand in setting up the El Portillo-Santo Domingo connection by grouping together the clients who were leaving on afternoon flights. “Air Santo Domingo” came on the scene later.

It was hard at the beginning because there weren´t very many people around, there was no electricity or telephone, for that matter... we used to book the airline tickets over the radio directly with the agency in Samaná, and I´d go and collect them once a week on my 125 motorbike, drive through El Limón which at the time took an hour and a half.

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was a need to “break away” from Bahia Tours and that´s when your real estate adventure began... Tell us how AIC Dominicana came about.

After 2000, and with the evolution of the sector, I thought real estate tourism, management and rentals was the future for a place like Las Terrenas. Unlike Punta Cana and other similar places where mass tourism prevailed in collaboration with tour operators who controlled classic and individual tourism, we needed some new perspectives here. More and more people had houses or apartments in Las Terrenas and didn´t know how to manage them while they were away. So, in 2002, I created “Azul Inmo Caribe”, which later became AIC Dominicana, I offered my management services to the owners and used my connections with the travel agency to reach a new clientele that was potentially interested in renting holiday homes with the added bonus of hotel services. The idea caught on quickly.

In fact, I found my first love again seeing as in France I used to work for a real estate agency... I came full circle, so to speak!

mistakes but not everyone is prepared to listen to other peoples´ advice.

On the other hand, I got to meet lots of people from all walks of life through the job and made long lasting friendships.

Throughout your career, you have helped many of your clients opt for a better life thanks to your work; but on a personal level, how has life changed since you entered the sector?

It´s a fascinating job, obviously it´s complicated matching the right product with the right person and requires a minimum of insight because lots of people need advice to avoid making

For someone who wants to buy a property in Las Terrenas, in your opinion, what should their main focus be in order to ensure the best investment? What percentage of rents can you expect on the amount invested?

Anyone looking for good returns in terms of rentals should focus on the location: be near the sea or overlooking it or the town.

Depending on these factors the number

Over all these years working in a town like this, with so many different kinds of people passing through, I imagine you have quite a few stories to tell. Can you share one in particular that stuck in your mind?

There are so many extraordinary folk, others not so…! Each professional experience is different, but the best story is when someone finds what they are looking for thanks to your advice.

Obviously you have lots of fantastic, surprising stories to tell. Maybe you could write a book… why not!

How important is the rental market for an agency like yours today?

We manage dozens upon dozens of houses and apartments for their respective owners. The clientele is international, one third European, one third North American and one third local and Latin.

“After 2000, and with the evolution of the sector, I thought real estate tourism, management and rentals was the future for a place like Las Terrenas”.

progress is consistent.

of weeks the property is occupied can vary between 12 and 30. Houses that can accommodate large numbers are easy to rent, thanks to family groups or groups of friends that share the rent. The weekly rate for a luxury villa usually works out cheaper than a week in a hotel, with the option of availing of premium services.

The problems an agency has to deal with in these latitudes are often very different from the ones your European or North American colleagues face. Tell us about the main differences.

The problems are the same, monitor eventual damages (even if minimum) and noise. Las Terrenas is a place where people come to have fun. The large

villa with swimming pool equals noise equation is almost a sure bet, but you have to understand that these people are on holidays.

Initially, it was very hard to find competent staff for the various jobs like cleaning, cooking, maintenance, etc., but over the years we got to “train” an efficient staff apart from the fact that Las Terrenas in general is becoming more professionalized.

What is your attitude in the face of the current crisis in the property market?

Following a critical season for sales, the market is showing a marked recovery lately.

On the other hand, regarding rentals,

Classic question: what are the future prospects for Las Terrenas?

I see a very positive future for Las Terrenas, with lots of markets to be exploited, such as South American and regional tourism and above all local tourism. The improvement in transport and roads has brought Las Terrenas closer to the big Dominican cities and international airports.

All we need are more flights into El Catey airport, only 30 minutes away, and for the golf course to open, which we´ve been waiting for for a long time (too long), and everything will be fantastic.

The huge development Las Terrenas has experienced during the last 20 years is thanks to the private sector, it would be important for national and local authorities to recognize the diamond in the rough we have in our hands and to be more proactive in the development of this great town by providing it with the necessary infrastructures.

Many people are interested in Las Terrenas these days, it´s developing quickly, but the “state” is struggling to keep up.

And for AIC Dominicana?

We´ll be celebrating our 25th anniversary in Las Terrenas pretty soon and I am still as happy as ever to be here. I can only hope the AIC grows with the same spirit!

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TERRENAS EN PLATA A jewel for every story!

Jewelry pieces are like stories - each one fills us with emotions, takes us to faraway places, recounting experiences and memories.

Rings, necklaces, bracelets and unique earrings are the role players in these stories, each piece unfolding the details of a very special craftsmanship.

Stories, tales and colors that carry the power and strength of the sea take shape in the wonderful jewelry you will find in this most unusual store at the heart of Las Terrenas town.

Visiting the store is like taking a trip to wonderland, among collections inspired by nature or Bohemian glamour, charged with colors and energy, chic and timeless, sober or simply audacious.

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FotografĂ­a: Gianmaria Pisino. Modelo: Yeral Rodriguez

A jewel for every story!

Masterfully combining classic materials with more innovative ones can give surprising, modern, artistic, elegant results and instantly turns each piece into an unforgettable memory.

More often inspired by women, there is no shortage of lines for men and for the little ones in the house.

Handpicked individually by Babette and Jean Paul in their ongoing search for beauty and never ending stories, all the pieces in Terrenas en Plata are like love at first sight and stay in the heart forever.

TERRENAS EN PLATA El Paseo (coming soon to Puerto Plaza) Las Terrenas · Samaná · Dominican Republic Tel. (1) 809 240-5358 · terrenasenplata@gmail.com

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PUBLI-REPORTAGE

Lomi Lomi the breath of life

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arie travelled the world for years and only by chance came to Las Terrenas in 2002.

A series of uninteresting jobs and her grandmother´s ill health brought her back to France to look after the grandmother she was very close to. Marie was frustrated and angry at being unable to relieve her grandmother´s pain and discomfort, but in the end this inspired her vocation and gave a new meaning to her life.

Lomi Lomi is a deep, fluid, rhythmic massage using both hands and forearms to cover more extensive areas and allow a firm controlled massage.

From then on she has dedicated all her time and efforts to studying and learning about different types of massage. Her desire to know the many techniques in depth brought her to a course in Bali where she discovered Lomi Lomi massage, an ancestral technique from Hawaii.

It helps restore energy circulation by improving the physical, mental and spiritual state of the person.

Muscle stretching is an important part of the technique. The firm yet pleasant maneuvers and harmonic almost rhythmic movements make this massage one of the most in demand.

Originally from Hawaii, it combines the use of prayer (pule), breathing (ha), and energy (mana) with a variety of deep gentle movements using the thumbs, knuckles, forearms and elbows to release blocked areas of tension.

Back in Las Terrenas, she began offering professional treatments, particularly Lomi Lomi massages which she specializes.

With a Lomi Lomi treatment, they say you receive Aloha... the breath of love... the breath of life...

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CÔTÉ C

ôté Soleil... the name is quite appropriate: entering the shop you’ll feel like you´re already on holidays, as the smiles from designer Chantal or her Cuban friend Paola are like rays of sunshine.

Talking with Chantal we came to understand her collections: Côté Soleil is primarily a love story between the creator, the sun and the beach. Even as a child in the seventies, she spent her summers in Saint-Tropez and that´s where her unconditional love of small coastal towns comes from. Since the eighties, she has lived in Rosas, Cadaques, Ibiza, Marbella and finally back to Saint-Tropez where her son was born.

15 years ago she stumbled across the Dominican Republic and was completely enthralled by the country and its people, so sweet and charming, and she fell madly in love with this cosmopolitan piece of paradise with its unpaved roads and dazzlingly beauty beaches called Las Terrenas.

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SOLEIL

She didn’t let up until she settled here, a dream that came true ten years ago.

Having lived in the Mediterranean for nearly all her life, she was used to a certain style of clothes which she could not find anywhere locally. So, three years ago, she put everything she had into a private collection, just a few well designed models she manufactured herself in Italy, with prices just right for the market... the success was immediate.

Year after year she built up her collection and now offers a great range of models.

All this time spent in the sun, Chantal still has an unconditional love for white and a taste for refined fluid forms that let the body move and breathe freely. She only uses quality lightweight, cool materials, like cotton muslin, pre-washed linen and silk.

Although she adores white she also offers her models in several colors, depending on the different dyes, available from year to year.

This year, having reconciled with her first loves Saint-Tropez and Marbella, Chantal is back with hundreds of new models, an eclectic, colorful, energetic and joyful collection, hand-painted silk dresses and a wider men´s range.

Apart from the collections of Chantal´s own creative, everything you need during the holidays is available at Côté Soleil: swimsuits, towels, Havaianas flip-flops, Panama hats, summer jewelry, shoes, belts, bags and accessories.

Boutique Côté Soleil. Plaza Casa Linda, beside La Bodega Disco.

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LA GALERIA

ome years ago, a dilapidated Victorian mansion in Las Terrenas with no electricity but great natural light housed a group of local and foreign artists who used the space to develop and display their creative art. Little by little, residents and visitors began to recognize the house as a reference point for the town´s living art, as well art from all around the country. Thanks to the links this group of artists had with other cultural organizations, such as the Ceballos Estrella Foundation in Santiago, the public had access to some of the great Dominican artists: Domingo Liz, Jorgy Morel, Clara Ledesma, Paul Giudiccelli, Ada Balcácer, Elsa Nunez, Peña Defilló and many others.

Fame does not always precede the artist, but since time immemorial, art has underpinned and guided the evolution of peoples around the world, as the highest expression of the human spirit and legacy. That is why, when the house was finally demolished, the link between the artists and their audience was in no way jeopardized. On the contrary, people´s need for contact with local art followed on to the gallery´s new home in the Colonial Plaza.

Here, the works produced by the members of the group reached new heights and the group evolved into a space where art lovers could admire and acquire globally competitive works and what these masters were producing matched the individual needs for artistic and cultural appreciation in homes around the world.

Naturally, by now, CoArt-LT needed to expand their cultural proposals even further. To do so they needed a new space so they moved to a building on Av. 27 de Febrero, near Punta Popy.

The new premises allowed the group members to go beyond limiting their art to the individual collector and boldly branch out by finding ways to reach a much larger, more global audience, for example the alliance signed with the Hotel Sublime Samaná.

By directly exhibiting artistic works in its fine rooms, this holiday resort which caters to travelers who demand the highest quality in services, now promotes art produced in the DR. In addition to delighting the demanding visitor, Sublime Samaná set the trend for sealing a lasting alliance between tourism and Dominican culture. Kudos to them!

Meanwhile, CoArt-LT is flying high: creativity in a variety of expressions for an ever increasing delight in art.

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The art of mosaics A very old but ever new technique

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rmed with a glass cutter, tweezers, glue and plaster, Beryl, a mosaic artist settled in Las Terrenas for many years now, brings geometrical figures, flowers, faces, animals to life that are dazzling for their combinations of colors and shapes. The raw materials Beryl uses are pieces of glass, stones, fragments of plates or cups, rejected or leftover ceramic tiles and even glass beads and buttons.

Quite often the things she randomly comes across feed her creativity, a piece of drift wood or something a neighbor threw out: recycling and getting carried away by your imagination are the rules of this art, adding a touch of plasticity to the decor of a house. Inspiration can come from anywhere, from a landscape, an emotion. It´s the desire to transmit, to share, it´s letting your sensations take on form and color.

From a very early age, Wicked Beryl, as she likes to be called, was inspired by Gaudi´s “trencadi” technique and was fortunate to have worked with Niki de Saint Phalle on her Italian masterpiece, The Tarot Garden. This quickly became her way of expressing herself artistically.

Beryl adapts her art to all kinds of decorative elements such as panels, furniture, floors, columns, gates, fountains, etc.

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Frutos

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“Good and healthy from the roots up”

hey´re in Samaná. They love Samaná. They look after the fruits right from the beginning. The seeds are cleaned and buffed so they carry no contaminants. The roots are fertilized and the ground is tended so they germinate and grow strong, healthy and with genuine taste. They worship earth like the natives whose goddess is Pachamama, Mother Earth in Quechua or Atabey in the Taino language.

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Nora Lis (Italian-Argentine), international consultant, expert in regional development. Paolo (Italian from Milan), former dive instructor.

At the beginning of 2012, they pooled their dreams of producing healthy organic tropical fruits in the Samaná Peninsula. Back then, there was no such thing in the area but they were so firmly convinced that no one could stop them. They sought help and got it. They studied, researched and experimented ways to produce seedlings, fertilize them and cure them of the most common diseases, then looked for plants to complement each fruit and started producing under a crop variety system.

We produce internationally certified organic fruit. We pack only natural products, with no additives or chemical processing, following hygiene and food safety standards.

Visits to the farm can be pre-arranged to get to know the crops and the attractive methods of production respectful of Pachamama.

The Szhiva Pachamama Farm started its activities in February 2012 on land that had never been touched, except for a few herds of cattle. They designed and built three lakes with containment and circulation canals to contain rainwater and stop the slopes from eroding.

They diverted the public road to better avail of the plains and fertile lands. They architected the best use of productive land on level ground and uses for the abundant hills. They prepared the trelliswork for planting passion fruit, selected the best seeds and reproduced the seedlings.

In April 2012, they began with 750 passion fruit plants then added

more than 50 native indigenous fruit trees, some papaya and banana trees.

Their own research taught them how to produce organically, and the following year they started getting technical advice from experts from the Ministry of Agriculture´s Organics Department.

PRODUCERS ALLIANCE Frutos Szhiva Pachamama (El Limón), together with Javier Garcia Adames and Isidro Morales with farms in Los Chicharrones (Sanchez) and Roberto Coquet in Arroyo Seco (Samaná), form a group of organic producers within the Cooperativa de Chinolas de Samaná (Samaná Passion Fruit Co-op) www.frutospachamama.com

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Smoke, aromas and pleasures

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ntil one has tasted the flavors and breathed in the aromas coming from our mouths the art of smoking cigars is often incomprehensible to other mortals.

There is something immortal about a cigar, something that links tradition and history in each hand that shapes it, from the craftsman who makes it to the moment it is consumed, leaving behind smoke, aromas and enjoyment for the smoker.

The cigar, puro or Havana encloses patience, care ... that “savoir faire, knowing how to wait” from production to consumption.

It´s that lack of any hurry that gives a cigar that brief, delicious, characteristic immortality that it shares with most physical and spiritual pleasures.

But the enjoyment that comes from the green tobacco leaves is not just based on the quality of production ... the pleasure is also related to how a cigar is smoked: quite an art.

Daniela Cruz

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1 Arturo Fuentes King B Mixed with some of the best Dominican fillers ever produced.

2 Romeo & Julieta Royal Reserve Corona’s Court Hints of sweet wood, nut, toasted, spicy with a trace of leather.

3 La Aurora Perfect Platinium In honor of the first cigar made in Dominican Republic in 1903. Nutty character, toasted, coffee and chocolate.

4 La Flor Dominicana Chisel Tube Made by creative Litto Gomez.

Strong, meaty, hints of spices and coffee.

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5 Montecristo White Court Corona. Sweet creamy aroma, smooth and woody.

6 Romeo & Julieta Limited Edition Rothchilde Aromatic smoke, ultra smooth and perfectly balanced.

Hint of hazelnut, sweet cedar and coffee.

7 Montecristo Platinium Churchill Series A golden cigar that gives off a wonderfully spicy aroma.

8 Partagas Spanish Rosado Sabroso Corona. Wood and coffee flavored.

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9 La Flor Dominicana Andalucia Bull Figurado. Unusual cigar created

by Litto Gomez in 2016. Mix of Dominican tobaccos. Strong traces of leather and saffron.

Cigar Aficionado magazine picked the Andalucia as the best cigar in 2016.

10 Arturo Fuentes Canones Sweet florar carácter.

Predominantly spicy. Leathery hint at the finish.

11 Arturo Fuentes Churchill in a tube It has a strong woody character with a note of light pepper and a floral finish.

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12 La Flor Dominicana Tube of 100 Beautiful structure. Floral notes with a trace of toast, vanilla, earth and smoke.

13 Partagas Black Label Maximo Fat Corona, not as strong as it seems, with a woody finish.

14 Haitian Caraibes Art Gallery Churchill It is a slightly intense medium cigar. One of the first prices.

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15 Arturo Fuentes Magnum Violeta “Fifty-four” Sublime, balanced elegant puro with lots of sweet wood and earth flavors.

19 La Flor Dominicana Insurrecto Tubo Suave Corona. Classic cigar made by Lttlo Gomez, Delicate, balanced. Smooth taste.

16 La Flor Dominicana Litto Gomez Cuban Robust. Sugar cane and red pepper flavor.

20 Arturo Fuentes King T Consistent uniform burn, flavors are woody and dry with a hint of caramel

17 Arturo Fuentes Opus x Belicoso #3 Dynamite smoke. Complex power with leather and earth tastes. A hint of whiskey at the end.

Claude Lachamp (Haitian Caraïbes Art Gallery)

18 La Flor Dominicana Air Bender Matatan Tube Robust. Made by Litto Gomez from tobaccos from his farm in 2010. The complexity of the flavor comes from the three varieties of seeds. Hint of pepper.

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An experimented team for you

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directorio Ecole Française Théodore Chassériau Página 8 Monte Adentro, Blvd del Atlantico Tel. (1) 829 554-8033 esc.francesa@yahoo.fr www.ecolefrancaise-lasterrenas.com Intro Página 9 Namaste Lounge Bar Pueblo de los Pescadores Tel. (1) 809 240-5631 Restaurante Tres Lunas Pueblo de los Pescadores Tel. (1) 809 240-9598 Página 10 Holden Sotheby’s International Realty Plaza Colonial, Suite D1 Tel. (1) 809 240-6525 www.holdensothebysrealty.com Arte Nativo Calle El Carmen Cel. (1) 829 713-0237 Colina al Mar Beach Cosón Playa Cosón Tel. (1) 809 309-6095 www.colinaalmar.com Taller Design Clarisse Piveteau El Paseo Tel. (1) 829 589-9150 www.tallerdesign.com

Calle 30 de Marzo Tel. (1) 809 909-2135 www.valcaoba.com Puerto Plaza Hotel & Shop Página 20

Calle Francisco Caamanõ Deño Tel. (1) 809 240-5544 www.puertoplazalasterrenas.com Casa Nina Página 24

Av. 27 de Febrero Tel. (1) 809 712-9321 hotelcasanina@gmail.com www.hotel-casanina.com Las Olas Luxury Villas Página 28

Kiosko Río D’Valerio Playa Cosón Tel. (1) 809 909-1806 Página 40 Le Kiosque Playa Las Ballenas Tel. (1) 829 261-4329 Eden Beach Playa Las Ballenas Tel. (1) 829 355-2857 Soho Beach Bar & Grill Pueblo de los Pescadores Tel. (1) 809 240-5311 Good Food Puerto Plaza Tel. (1) 809 240-5619 Página 42 XO Bar · Restaurante Calle de la Libertad Tel. (1) 809 299-4891 Alegria Café Av. 27 de Febrero Tel. (1) 809 240-5458 Cosón Beach Club Playa Cosón Tel. (1) 809 907-5999 Baraonda Restaurant & Lounge Bar Tel. (1) 809 240-5555

Casa Moda Página 36

Playa Las Ballenas Tel. (1) 809 240-64 34 reception@hotelplayacolibri.com www.hotelplayacolibri.com

Calle El Carmen Tel. (1) 809 240-6336 Facebook: CasaModaDecoracion casa-moda@claro.net.do

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Casa Linda, Av. Juan Pablo Duarte Cel. (1) 809 869-0160 La Galería Página 56

A la orilla del mar Página 38 The Beach Playa Cosón Cel. (1) 809 847-3288 www.thepeninsulahouse.com Caffè Cosón Playa Cosón Cel. (1) 809 861-6288 Atlantis Playa Bonita Tel. (1) 809 240-6111

El arte del mosaico Página 58

Laurent Vigier Página 46 Wicked Beryl Tel. (1) 809 912-5990 wickedberyl@hotmail.com

Se vende penthouse Página 14

Valcaoba Pool Garden & Spa Página 16

Côté Soleil Página 54

Av. 27 de Febrero Tel. (1) 829 707-9078

Playa Bonita Tel. (1) 809 240-6417 Facebook: lasolasplayabonita

Tel. (1) 809 962-3638 berobadia@yahoo.fr

Healing Therapy Marie Elodie Netz Tel. (1) 829 714-7344

Hotel Playa Colibri Página 44

Valle Verde Página 12

Michel Garcia Comte Tel. (1) 809 910-2582 caraibes81@gmail.com www.direct-real-estate.com

Lomi Lomi Página 52

AIC Dominicana El Paseo, 2do nivel Tel. (1) 809 240-6588 info@aicdominicana.com www.aicdominicana.com Terrenas en Plata Página 48

El Paseo Tel. (1) 809 240-5358 terrenasenplata@gmail.com

Frutos Pachamama Página 60

frutopachamama.com facebook: FrutosSzhivaPachamama Humo, aromas y placeres Página 62 Haïtian Caraibes Gallery Calle Juan Pablo Duarte Tel. (1) 809 240-6250