There are more than 2,000 distinct species of palm trees in the world. Approximately 142 are native to the Caribbean, 35 to the island of Hispaniola, of which an estimated 23 cannot be found in any other part of globe, and 15 are listed in danger of extinction. The Palma Real (Roystonea borinquena), seen in the […]
Author Archives: Rebecca Silvestri
Posted inBeyond Casa, Events and Activities, Featured, Lifestyle
Celebrating our 15th Annual Women in Business event
Our sister publication, Plano Profile magazine recently hosted its 15th Annual Women in Business event in Plano, Texas. The 1-day conference was the first major event to be realized since Plano Profile was brought into the family of publications owned by Philip Silvestri and overseen by his wife, Rebecca Silvestri, whose focus is on building […]
Posted inCasa de Campo Living, Headline, Lifestyle, Local News, Upcoming
Here comes Baby Silvestri
Tick, tock… it’s almost time! I can’t quiet believe it—my due date is looming and it’s almost time to welcome little baby Silvestri into the world!
Posted inArt and Culture, Casa de Campo Living, Casa de Campo Resort, Celebs, Dominican Republic, Fashion, Headline, Lifestyle, Local News, Sports, Video
New Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition in Casa de Campo
Last year the “barely there” bikini cover shot of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition caused a stir worldwide. This year, Sports Illustrated raised the bar yet again…or should I say lowered? Regardless, we’re thrilled to announce that the 2016 Sports Illustrated features the Casa de Campo Resort.
Posted inAltos de Chavon, Casa de Campo Living, Casa de Campo Resort, CCL Presents, Dominican Republic, Featured, La Romana Country Club, Lifestyle, Local News
To Altos de Chavón on horseback!
Having lived in Casa de Campo for many years now, there is nothing quite like the joy of rediscovering its beauty from a different angle – in this case between the ears of a horse.
Posted inBeyond Casa, Casa de Campo Living, CCL Presents, Dominican Republic, Explore La Romana, Featured, Lifestyle, Local News, Santo Domingo
Tips for Driving in the Dominican Republic
If you’re coming from Europe or the US, you may notice some small differences in the way people drive here in the Dominican Republic. Although the rules of the road are “más o menos” (more or less) the same… the reality is not.
Posted inArt and Culture, Casa de Campo Living, Casa de Campo Resort, CCL Presents, Celebs, Dominican Republic, Events and Activities, Fashion, Fundacion MIR, Headline, Hogar del Nino, Lifestyle, Local News, Philanthrophy, Shopping, Upcoming
Cartier, the jewel in the Casa de Campo holiday crown
Another Casa de Campo holiday season has come and gone, and with it came a fine procession of visitors, events and exciting developments for the Casa de Campo resort—not least the opening of two new restaurants (SBG, Sofias Bar & Grill and Pubbelly Sushi) in the Marina Casa de Campo. Yet the jewel in the […]
Posted inCasa de Campo Living, Sports
Techniques to improve your doubles game
Doubles can be a fun way to play tennis, but with so much riding on you and your partner working as an effective team, it can be pretty frustrating at times! Here are a few simple rules / techniques to ensure your doubles game is as good, if not even better, than your singles game.
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Juan Luis Guerra & Marc Anthony light up Altos de Chavón
It’s been an unforgettable year for the Altos de Chavón amphitheater, closed with a “broche de oro” this past Wednesday evening December 30, 2015 when the best of the Dominican Republic (Juan Luis Guerra) collided with the best of Puerto Rico (Marc Anthony) for an unforgettable night on the cobbles. Returning for his second performance […]
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A Casa de Campo tea party for Baby Silvestri
I used to pride my self on being independent, an individual, one of a kind. Today however my life is a cliche. From bachelorette to wife to expectant baby momma in less than 2 months, even now some 5 months later I’m feeling a little shell-shocked, even if I couldn’t be happier.
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Celebrating a decade of CasaLife
Every family has its own traditions, little rituals that make them unique and united. In the Silvestri family, the most sacred and treasured of them all is Pasta Sundays. A gathering which is as much about their superior cooking abilities, as it is about wine, and good conversation. CasaLife Magazine was conceived on one such […]