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Looking back at a Mexican Weekend with Chef Gerardo Vázquez Lugo **Update: More Pictures!!**

I’m a very unique foodie. In addition to being vegetarian, I love ethnic food—Ethiopian and Indian cuisine being my favorite. But for me, Mexican cooking is in a league of its own. The spiciness and the creative reinvention of the same basic ingredients in infinite combinations makes Mexican food that international “comfort food” I crave. […]

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Cheering fans didn’t miss a beat at Carlos Vives’ Colombian Dance Party and Concert in Casa de Campo

Following a very exciting visit to the Fundación MIR on Friday, Carlos Vives and his group rehearsed on Saturday afternoon to later that night bring a full crowd to the Altos de Chavón amphitheater. 18 years ago Carlos Vives visited the Dominican Republic in support of those affected by hurricane George, and returned last Saturday for […]

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Banco Popular and the Altos de Chavón Cultural Center Foundation grant 6 scholarships to students

In honor of this being the second week into the new school year of Chavón School of Design, we bring you some fantastic news! Banco Popular Dominicano and the Altos de Chavón Cultural Center Foundation have granted scholarships to six deserving young students to pursue their careers in the areas of Visual Communication and Fashion Design. The scholarship […]

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The 4th edition of Bayahibe 10K is THIS Sunday September 18th!

The Association of Hotels (AHRB) and La Romana Bayahibe Tourism Cluster (CTRB), will be hosting the fourth edition of Bayahíbe 10K this Sunday 18 September, starting from La Punta in Bayahibe. Bayahibe 10K 2016 will benefit the Nursing Home Padre Abreu of La Romana, as part of the social work that these institutions perform for the sustainable development of the destination.

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Get to know Bar Monaco, opening at the old Papa Jack’s December 2016

This holiday season in Casa de Campo promises to be an exciting one, with new establishments, like 30Sinco re-freshening the dining and nightlife scene. Last month we let you know that Papa Jack’s was sold and closing, and today we are exclusively introducing Bar Monaco, the new stylish establishment that will take its place this […]

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Dominican Baseball season will soon begin! Support our Toros del Este!

It’s time to take out your orange outfits and get ready to cheer for our local baseball team, the Toros del Este! The Dominican Winter Baseball Season 2016-2017 is just around the corner. This championship will start officially on Thursday, October 20th with the first game being in Santiago, but the very next day on Friday, […]

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Couples and Friends…sign up for Italian cooking classes starting Sept. 12 at Restaurante da Lucas!

Are you an Italian food lover but not quite adept at cooking it? Lisa Mayda, chef and owner of Restaurante da Lucas — which recently earned an 8.0 by the Accademia Italiana della Cucina, will be hosting weekly cooking classes for couples and friends! 

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Jesús Félix & Nicky Saladín champions of the 39th Casa de Campo International Tennis Tournament

Yesterday, Sunday September 5th, was the last day of the 39th International Casa de Campo Tennis Tournament which played at the La Terraza Tennis Club from Thursday, September 1st through the weekend. Jesus Felix (from the Dominican Republic) and Nicky Saladín (from the United States) were crowned champions of the singles categories of this year’s event dedicated […]

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The 35th Casa de Campo Open is SOLD OUT and it’s going to be a huge hit!

The “Casa de Campo Open,” the oldest and most popular golf event in Casa de Campo starts on Wednesday, September the 14th. The tournament is already SOLD OUT but you can still join in as a spectator, watching the more than 200 golfers from around the world compete for this year’s prizes. The tournament will play through Sunday […]

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Ministry of Tourism recognizes Claudio Silvestri for Outstanding Achievement

Following three decades of diligent work pioneering the luxury tourism market and being a relentless leader, visionary and quintessential ambassador, I’m proud to announce that the achievements of my father, Claudio Silvestri have just been recognized by the Dominican Ministry of Tourism.