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[ROVER]

JetBlue adds best kept Dominican secret: Samana



Los Cocos, Las Terrenas, Samana.



PRESS RELEASE

NEW YOR, (PRNewswire via COMTEX).- JetBlue Airways, New York's Hometown Airline(TM), today is pleased to announce plans to expand its award-winning service to its sixth destination in the Dominican Republic and 73rd BlueCity with the addition of Samana, subject to receipt of government approval.

Effective November 14, 2012, the Dominican Republic's largest airline, with more flights in and out of the country, will launch twice weekly flights between New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and El Catey International Airport (AZS), on Wednesdays and Saturdays - the only service between the United States and this emerging tourist destination. Flights are on sale now for as low as $169 (a) one way from JFK to Samana through July 13, 2012 at www.jetblue.com/new for travel between November 14 and February 9, 2013. Blackout dates apply (a).

"Samana is one of the best kept secrets in the Dominican Republic, and one that offers great potential. With its tropical forest and beach combination, we believe this undiscovered paradise will be a pleasant surprise for many of our customers," said John Checketts, director of network planning for JetBlue. "As the country's largest carrier, we are very pleased with the support we continue to receive from the island's communities and glad to be able to keep adding destinations for visitors and residents of the Dominican Republic alike."
JetBlue's proposed schedule between JFK and AZS:

JFK to AZS: AZS to JFK:
Depart - Arrive Depart - Arrive
8:25am - 1:05pm 2:00pm - 4:50pm
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Flights operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays effective November 14, 2012 -

In the Dominican Republic, JetBlue also serves La Romana, Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, Santiago and Santo Domingo with service to Boston, Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood, New York, Orlando and San Juan. JetBlue's service to Samana will operate with the airline's fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft, featuring convenient, assigned seating; a first-checked bag free (b); complimentary and unlimited name brand snacks and drinks; comfy leather seats; more legroom than any other carrier in coach (c); and its award-winning customer service.


OK GUYS !...... WHATS THE INTEL ON SAMANA ????????????

[Passport Playa]

J (aka Rover):

Please send me an email and I will provide you with some intel regarding L/T.

CMac

[bailar]

I made my last trip in June into and out of El Catey. It is a nice airport and the prices were excellent at the time, $395 roundtrip from BOS. Current price for September from BOS is $513. Transportation from the airport may be a hassle. You are at the mercy of the taxi mafia unless you rent a car.

My suggestion would be to use a local company from Las Terrenas to rent from, especially if staying in or near LT. This way they will meet you at the airport with the car and then escort you back to town and to your place of stay. This way you will be assured to not get lost and get the feel of driving in the DR and the lay of the land before taking off "cold turkey". I used Richard Rent Car in Las Terrenas 809-240-6557.

The only rental company with an office at the airport is SIXT car rental and I have not heard good things.

Then again a better option for you might be to fly to SDQ and rent a car there for half the price (airfare is cheaper too) and just put up with the extra hour and a half drive.