![]() ![]() ![]() Set beside the garden path to the beach, these spacious suites are topped with sprawling rooftop terraces above the palm trees, with panoramic ocean views and a hot tub for a steamy soak beneath the stars. Modern, white-washed suites, all bedecked with tropical touches – shell motifs and pebble floors – all Sublime Samana’s rooms are enticing, but you might consider permanently relocating to the stunning Three-Bedroom Casita. ![]() In rooms: full kitchens, flatscreen TVs with DVD/CD players, bottled water and White Company bath products. Fitness center and tennis courts offered as well.Spa, private beach, tennis courts, fitness centre, free WiFi throughout. Coconut Whispers Spa pays tribute to the healing properties of the coconut, by using all of its components in its spa treatments.La Palapa beachside grill serves lunch, and the occasional dinner barbecue – plus the tropical drinks of course. Bistro restaurant in main building is open for breakfast and dinner, with an extensive kids’ menu too.Littler kids may spend more time in the pools. Sometimes the water can be a little rough for kids, more appropriate for school-aged kids to boogie board than for toddlers to splash around. At the end of the pools, you’ll have direct access to miles of sandy, nearly deserted beach.One pool is adults-only, giving mom and dad a place to retreat during breaks, while the other is designed for kids. The two inter-connecting pools running between the casitas from the main building all the way to the beach, are the centerpieces of the resort.The building’s arms point you towards the stand-alone casitas (but really, these are private villas) that mark the path to the beach. The main u-shaped building contains 18 suites, each with floor-to-ceiling windows and some with private Jacuzzis. The aerial photo of Sublime Samana gives highlights its stunning architectural design.The hotel will arrange private transportation for $200 each way, but you’ll need to factor in this additional travel time. The only downside? Proximity to the Dominican Republic’s major international airport.It’s known by many for its picturesque beach town, Las Terrenas – only a 10-minute shuttle ride from the hotel. The Samana peninsula in north-eastern Dominican Republic has lush rainforests, waterfalls, unspoiled beaches, and even humpback whales (from January to March). Skip the touristy beaches of Punta Cana and escape to an off-the-beaten-path gem. The large bedrooms provide plenty of space for babysitters to watch the kids as well. Plus, they have full kitchens, with a grocery store only 15 minutes away. Ranging from one- to four-bedrooms, each of the 26 beautiful suites and casitas is large enough to accommodate families. Two pools (one adult-only, one family-friendly) are connected by river-like mini-pools that run the length of the entire property, compete with overwater cabanas. At the beach, you’ll find sand toys, boogie boards, paddle boards, and kids’ bikes – plus kid-sized life jackets. The hotel offers nanny services and has a playground, with swings and a rope-bridge through the trees. From time-to-time, the hotel offers specific family packages, which include things like pizza cooking classes, in-room movie nights, and parent-child spa treatments. Sublime Samana is thoughtful when it comes to making sure its family guests have a great time. But it’s not too fancy for families – come as you are, in flip flops and casual attire, with the little ones in tow. Appointed with light wood finishings, white linens and loungers, but with pops of Caribbean color, it exudes relaxation. Once you start looking at photos of this gorgeous hotel, it will quickly rise to the top of your travel bucket list. You won’t find plastic beach chairs here. ![]()
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