Viva Resorts is now targeting tourists who want to stay longer. Chief executives Ettore Colussi and Rafael Blanco Canto launched their Viva Residence brand at a gala at the Hotel Embajador last week. They stressed that buyers can enjoy the known advantages of Viva vacations, while enjoying the benefits of ownership. The company has started off by offering apartments at Playa Dorada in Puerto Plata and Las Terrenas in Samana (Cozon). Viva Residence Playa Dorada will have 120 apartments andViva Residence Samana will have 28 villas and 52 apartments. Residents will be able to use the company?s rental pools.