The Dominican Republic is catalogued as one of the world’s most important tourist destinations and the main destination in the Caribbean. The Dominican Government, through its Tourist Department, has initiated the promotion of quality tourism in the Samaná peninsula with low-density and maximum-design developments. These projects are designed to attract golfers and a nautical-sport public and golfers which are major tourist attractions. Popular resorts on the peninsula are Puerto Bahia Samana on the south side of the peninsula and El Portillo Beach Club; Balconies Del Atlantico; Vistas Del Cayo; Playa Bonita: Viva Residences; and Sublime Samana on the north coast of the peninsula . The best-known beaches are Rincón, Playa Colorado and Playa Madame.