Playa Cosón

Airport Code: POP

Shaded by towering palm trees, the Viva Wyndham Samana is on the northeastern shore of the Dominican Republic.

This resort offers scuba diving, archery, tennis and beaches of beautiful white sand. Guests who long for invigorating adventure can brave the seas on a kayak, thunder across the sands on horseback or try an afternoon of windsurfing. Guests who desire to relax and be pampered can enjoy a visit to the steamy sauna, a sail on calm blue seas, or even a makeover in the salon.

The Viva Wyndham Samana offers a fitness center with personalized instruction. Daily resort activities for children and adults include beach and pool games and classes on style, taxes and fitness. Theme parties, international entertainment, live music and dancing help make Viva an international retreat. Supervised children's activities allow kids to have fun while parents relax and mingle. Viva also has business services, meeting rooms and high speed Internet, when business is pressing.

Dining options at Viva include casual fare on an International buffet at Cacao, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Mediterraneo's Mediterranean cuisine is available for dinner, as is Bambu's oriental specialties. Reservations are recommended for dinner.

Light, airy guestrooms feature casual tropical décor with warm golden colors and bright accents. Each guestroom has a balcony with an ocean or garden view. Other guestroom amenities include sofa beds, desks, coffeemakers and minibars. Refrigerators are available on request.