How to Travel to Las Terrenas:
The easiest and cheapest way to reach Las Terrenas is to fly into Santo Domingo-Los Americas Airport (SDQ) , hire a rental car from Thrifty or Avis (we rent from Thrifty for approx. $180/week) and then drive 2.5 hrs up the brand new highway which starts just outside the airport--
There are also 30 minute flights from SDQ to El Portillo airport near Las Terrenas for apprx. $59 each way. I will send you detailed information on how to travel from SDQ, Punta Cana, Puerto Plata or Santiago when you make a reservation.
About Las Terrenas:
With over 15 miles of deserted, turquoise-water beaches, 'Time' magazine has described Las Terrenas as having one of the last, long stretches of undeveloped beach in the Caribbean.
The balmy climate with its ever-present trade winds and the warm temperature of the sub-tropical Atlantic Ocean combine to provide this part of the island with year-round, delightful weather with only a few degrees difference in temperature between winter and summer.
Las Terrenas is both a small fishing village AND it is also a vibrant cosmopolitan beachtown with over 60 restaurants, many of which are owned and operated by French or Italian permanent residents and located along the beachfront. There is a modern supermarket, two banks, ATM's, ,exciting night clubs and unique gift stores with quality handicrafts, clothing and jewelry. Walk the never-ending beach and watch the colorful kiteboards or take lessons! Go diving, snorkeling, hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding on the beach.
About Casa Pura Vida (and the owners):
Steva and Susan Miller fell in love with Las Terrenas when they first visited the Samana Peninsula to go whale-watching. The Millers live in Louisville, Kentucky, USA and purchased Casa Pura Vida as a vacation home and as a rental property for travelers looking for an alternative to cramped hotel rooms or impersonal all-inclusive resorts.
Casa Pura Vida is located in a QUIET neighborhood (no motoconchos!) and decorated in tropical colors of turquoise and green. Guests may buy fresh fish, crab or shrimp right on the beach and prepare in the equipped kitchen or on the outdoor grill. Purchase freshly-baked baguettes and pastries for breakfast at the French bakery, just a 5 minute walk into town. Take a dip in your private pool and watch the sun set over the hills beyond your backyard.
The American television program 'House Hunters International' (which airs on the HGTV network) recently aired an episode of the Millers and their new vacation home.
Other Activities:
Kite-boarding (trade winds blow a steafy 12-15 mph!) Hobie cats, whale-watching (January-March)
