Samaná, on the northeastern coast, is about to become the new darling of tourism in the Caribbean, with its debut in the international tourism world with the opening of its Samaná International Airport in the winter of 2006. This will bring to three, the airports in Samaná (El Catey, Portillo and Arroyo Barril). The peninsula of Samaná creates the magical bay of Samaná, which attracts whale-watchers from around the world to observe the fantastic conclave of thousands of humpbacks in mid-January to mid March. Samaná is a land where Europeans, who first came as tourists, have opened innumerable small hotels and restaurants. With the opening of the airport, these are now being joined by new investors that are catering to tourists seeking relaxation at large resorts. Samaná is also the place to enjoy Dominican specialties, such as the delicious fish in coconut sauce. Sandy coves and white sand beaches run side by side with unexplored patches of tropical jungle, making for memories of paradise.