I would be interested to know what other people's views are about the recent developments in Samana (new airport, resorts reopening etc.) and what effect, if any, it will have on the recent increase in crime in the area. Now I do not want this to devolve into a discussion about whether there has been an increase. I have read posts by travelers who say that they have been held up at gun point and I have no reason to disbelieve them.
Beyond the question of crime, in what ways might this be good or bad for the area (economically, environmentally, culturally)?
I personally have very mixed feelings about it. We loved the Peninsula the first time we were there, but interestingly have only really been back once and then only briefly. It is just plain hard to get to so I am happy that it will be more accessible to us, but I am worried that it will change the area too much.
Rose
Beyond the question of crime, in what ways might this be good or bad for the area (economically, environmentally, culturally)?
I personally have very mixed feelings about it. We loved the Peninsula the first time we were there, but interestingly have only really been back once and then only briefly. It is just plain hard to get to so I am happy that it will be more accessible to us, but I am worried that it will change the area too much.
Rose