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The Fundacion Lirio del Valle – putting smiles on faces
March 12, 2010 – | No Comment
The Fundacion Lirio del Valle – putting smiles on faces

The Fundacion Lirio del Valle is a charity project which was started only a year ago, but since then has already improved the lives of many poor children in La Romana.

Only in the DR: A ‘REAL STATE!’
March 11, 2010 – | 3 Comments
Only in the DR: A ‘REAL STATE!’

This week’s ‘Only in the DR’ post was sent to me by Philip Silvestri, taken from his mobile phone in Santo Domingo.

The Fundacion MIR: press conference for the ‘Magical Splendor for Life’ weekend
March 9, 2010 – | No Comment
The Fundacion MIR: press conference for the ‘Magical Splendor for Life’ weekend

One of the MOST glamourous events of the Casa de Campo social calendar, the Fundacion MIR’s ‘Magical Splendor for Life’ gala is this Saturday the 13th of March. Yesterday Lian Fanjul and her daughter Lyanne …

Memories of Casa de Campo: Before and After Hurricane Georges
March 8, 2010 – | No Comment
Memories of Casa de Campo:  Before and After Hurricane Georges

In this week’s ‘Memories of Casa de Campo’ post, Carol Burke recalls the day Hurricane George arrived, largely destroyed and left Casa de Campo and La Romana. Her memories are fascinating and the photos quiet …

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. 

Only in the DR: trespassers beware!
March 4, 2010 – | No Comment
Only in the DR: trespassers beware!

This week’s photograph was taken by myself on a romantic golf cart ride around the Teeth of the Dog golf course.

RUMOR CONFIRMED: Eros Ramazzotti IS coming to Altos de Chavon
March 2, 2010 – | No Comment
RUMOR CONFIRMED: Eros Ramazzotti IS coming to Altos de Chavon

Last month we reported that the famous Italian singer Eros Ramazotti may be coming to Altos de Chavon to perform – a rumor which we can now confirm is TRUE.

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 El Dia de Independencia: La Bandera Dominicana by Candiver Bienvenido
February 27, 2010 – | No Comment
Celebrating El Dia de Independencia: La Bandera Dominicana by Candiver Bienvenido

Today February the 27th is Independence Day in the Dominican Republic or rather ‘el Dia de Independencia.’ As I am not Dominican I confess that I am a little ignorant as to the history of …

Only in the DR: meaningless?
February 25, 2010 – | 3 Comments
Only in the DR: meaningless?

Most, if not all of our ‘Only in the DR’ posts are utterly  baffling and this week’s photograph is no different.

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.

Coming Soon to the Marina Casa de Campo – the Ferries del Caribe (fishing competition)
February 22, 2010 – | No Comment
Coming Soon to the Marina Casa de Campo – the Ferries del Caribe (fishing competition)

In May this year the Ferries del Caribe and the Marina Casa de Campo will once again join forces to host the 6th annual ‘Ferries del Caribe’ fishing competition.

Memories of Casa de Campo: Trees, Flowers and Gardens – From Heavenly to Humble
February 15, 2010 – | No Comment
Memories of Casa de Campo: Trees, Flowers and Gardens – From Heavenly to Humble

In this week’s ‘Memories of Casa de Campo’ post Carol Burke our wonderful weekly columnist reminisces about the beauty of Casa de Campo – the beautiful gardens, and all the different trees and flowers.

Photo of the week: HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!
February 14, 2010 – | No Comment
Photo of the week: HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

Happy Valentines Day! Today Casa de Campo Living celebrates the day of love and friendship with this adorable photograph!

The Procigar Festival 2010 in Casa de Campo: Feb 14th
February 13, 2010 – | No Comment
The Procigar Festival 2010 in Casa de Campo: Feb 14th

The Procigar Festival has been staged every year since 2008 by the Dominican Republic’s Cigar Makers Association and takes place in both Casa de Campo and Santiago.

Only in the DR: Don’t be a goat!
February 11, 2010 – | 3 Comments
Only in the DR: Don’t be a goat!

This week’s ‘Only in the DR’ post continues our goat theme and so it seems the Dominican Republic and/or Casa de Campo Living is indeed obsessed by goats…..

Pupils of the Abraham Lincoln School help raise awareness and money for HAITI
February 10, 2010 – | One Comment
Pupils of the Abraham Lincoln School help raise awareness and money for HAITI

Ramon Tilanus, a 10th grade pupil at the Abraham Lincoln is selling ‘Leave Your Clothes’ T-shirts to help raise money for Haiti – in this article Ramon explains the scheme and exactly how you can …