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Casino Diamante Dominicus Bayahibe – now open!
March 7, 2010 – | No Comment
Casino Diamante Dominicus Bayahibe – now open!

The NEW Casino Diamante Dominicus Bayahibe is now open and waiting for your visit! Although, we have yet to visit ourselves, we have heard nothing, but good things about the new Casino and will certainly …

Casa de Campo Living Reviews: Cadaques resort – a new family oriented destination in Bayahibe
March 6, 2010 – | No Comment
Casa de Campo Living Reviews: Cadaques resort – a new family oriented destination in Bayahibe

While Cadaques is not your typical dreamy soft white sandy beach resort, it is a unique, fun and interesting place ,which is quickly becoming a great new hot spot in the La Romana-Bayahibe area.

La Romana Carnaval – a parade of surprises and delights….
March 5, 2010 – | No Comment
La Romana Carnaval – a parade of surprises and delights….

Last Sunday the 28th of February, La Romana came alive with the banging of drums, the blaring of music and over 20 Carnaval comparsas dancing, marching, jumping and prancing along the streets. 

Carnaval de La Romana: Gran Desfile Sunday 28th February
February 27, 2010 – | No Comment
Carnaval de La Romana: Gran Desfile Sunday 28th February

Tomorrow Sunday the 28th of February the streets of La Romana will come alive with music, dancing and the banging of drums as the La Romana Carnaval ‘Gran Desfile’ marches it’s way through the streets …

Celebrating the end of a successful Hogar del Niño weekend – in a flurry of colours and dancing
February 23, 2010 – | No Comment
Celebrating the end of a successful Hogar del Niño weekend – in a flurry of colours and dancing

Last Saturday the 13th of February, the Hogar del Niño fundraising weekend final event – the dinner/dance  took place at the La Romana Country Club.

Celebrating ‘Faux’ Valentine’s Day at the Abraham Lincoln School!
February 16, 2010 – | No Comment
Celebrating ‘Faux’ Valentine’s Day at the Abraham Lincoln School!

Last Friday the 12th of February, 2 days before the real Valentine’s day, the pupils of the Abraham Lincoln School celebrated Valentine’s Day with the banging of drums and the exchanging of gifts….

Me, an Italian Chef? Lesson 2; Fresh pasta – Ravioli, Spaghetti, Neopolitana Sauce
February 14, 2010 – | No Comment
Me, an Italian Chef? Lesson 2; Fresh pasta – Ravioli, Spaghetti, Neopolitana Sauce

I think it was pretty clear from last week’s article that I will never be a particularly successful Italian chef, however I am not COMPLETELY inept and with plenty of guidance and more than a spoon full …

Valentines Day comes to Jumbo….teddy bears looking for a home!
February 12, 2010 – | No Comment
Valentines Day comes to Jumbo….teddy bears looking for a home!

This Sunday the 14th of February the entire world (practically) will be celebrating Valentines Day in some form or another – whether it’s ignoring it completely or going all out with gifts, romantic dinners and flowers. In …

Memories of Casa de Campo: around La Romana with the in-laws
February 8, 2010 – | No Comment
Memories of Casa de Campo: around La Romana with the in-laws

In this week’s ‘Memories of Casa de Campo,’ Carol Burke takes us on a sight-seeing tour around La Romana – before it became the La Romana it is today and it is surprisingly different!

Me, an Italian chef? Lesson 1: bread, pizza, focaccia!
February 7, 2010 – | No Comment
Me, an Italian chef? Lesson 1: bread, pizza, focaccia!

Me, an Italian Chef? UNLIKELY! Ok, so the likelihood that I will ever achieve greatness in the sphere of cooking is VERY unlikely, especially given that I’m English, and everyone knows we can’t cook! And so earlier this …

A group of Abraham Lincoln pupils compete in the Maths Olympics!
February 6, 2010 – | One Comment
A group of Abraham Lincoln pupils compete in the Maths Olympics!

This week a group of mathematically talented Abraham Lincoln pupils ventured out of school and into the wilderness of La Romana to take part in the first round of the Mathematics Olympics competition (las Olimpiadas Matematicas) which …

COMPARSA DE CARNAVAL – We need volunteers!
February 4, 2010 – | No Comment
COMPARSA DE CARNAVAL – We need volunteers!

Requerimos participantes para formar la Comparsa de Carnaval, que participara en el Evento del Hogar del Niño, a efectuarse en fecha del Sabado 13 de Febrero, en el Country Club de Casa de Campo. (ENGLISH …

Explore La Romana/Bayahibe: Capitan Kidd Pirate Bar – Bayahibe’s party bar!
February 2, 2010 – | No Comment
Explore La Romana/Bayahibe: Capitan Kidd Pirate Bar – Bayahibe’s party bar!

Capitan Kidd was Bayahibe’s ‘new’ party bar, but now that it’s been open for over 6 months, it’s not so new! Nevertheless we thought it was high time we brought you a ‘mini-review’ on this …

Memories of Casa de Campo: remembering La Romana
February 1, 2010 – | No Comment
Memories of Casa de Campo: remembering La Romana

In this week’s ‘Memories of Casa de Campo’post Carol Burke takes us on a journey outside of Casa de Campo and into the town of La Romana – a fascinating glimpse at what La Romana …

‘CURSO BASICO DE COCINA ITALIANA’ at Lucas Restaurant; starts Tuesday 2nd Feb
January 30, 2010 – | One Comment
‘CURSO BASICO DE COCINA ITALIANA’ at Lucas Restaurant; starts Tuesday 2nd Feb

This Tuesday the 2nd of February, a ‘Basic Italian Cooking Course’ will start in Buena Vista Norte – a fantastic opportunity to learn how to cook like a real Italian!

Casa de Campo Living Reviews: Tracadero – Its time for something fresh!
January 30, 2010 – | No Comment
Casa de Campo Living Reviews: Tracadero – Its time for something fresh!

Every once in a while we come across something really nice. Sometimes, we are treated to something exceptional.  We are happy to report that we found a place, a mere 15 miles from Casa de …

Only in the DR: Lunch is ready!
January 28, 2010 – | No Comment
Only in the DR: Lunch is ready!

This week’s ‘Only in the DR’ photo and article has been provided by Carol Burke, who writes the weekly ‘Memories of Casa de Campo’ article for us.

Memories of Casa de Campo – A Roadside Attraction on the Way to La Romana
January 25, 2010 – | No Comment
Memories of Casa de Campo – A Roadside Attraction on the Way to La Romana

Memories of Casa de Campo is BACK! Carol Burke, Casa de Campo Living’s weekly contributor had a small break from writing over the Christmas holidays, but now to our great relief she is back – …