After what felt like an eternity of anticipation (and worry), Tropical Storm Isaac finally arrived in the Dominican Republic and more specifically Casa de Campo on Friday the 24th of August 2012 – as a giant storm surge which pounded oceanside villas, the Marina Casa de Campo, Minitas beach and world famous golf course; the […]
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Posted inAltos de Chavon, Art and Culture, Events and Activities, Featured, Headline, Lifestyle, Local News, Shopping, Upcoming
Jenny Polanco to open a Café in Altos de Chavón!
Jenny Polanco, famous Dominican designer and popular member of the Casa de Campo community is on a roll of success, expansion and innovation! In May this year she opened the new “Jenny Polanco Project” store in Altos de Chavón and on Friday the 10th of August she inaugurated the art exhibit “Buscando Esencias” a joint collaboration […]
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Rooms just US$76 for Dominican competitors of the “Casa de Campo – Proseguros” Tennis Tournament: 28th of Aug – 2nd of Sept
From this Thursday the 28th of August to Sunday the 2nd of September, the 35th annual “Casa de Campo-Proseguros Tennis Tournament” is being played at the La Terraza Tennis Club in Casa de Campo, this year in honor of tournament founder, Vincenzo Mastrolillli – and the Casa de Campo hotel has extended an extra special […]
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Tropical Storm Isaac in Casa de Campo
Last Friday the 24th of August 2012, the center of Tropical Storm Isaac passed approximately 150 miles to the south of the Dominican Republic, causing a storm surge of up to 5ft along the eastern coast of the country, which in Casa de Campo brought huge waves crashing into oceanside properties, the Teeth of the […]
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Top 5 things to do with a toddler in Casa de Campo by Jacqueline Silvestri Banks
Jacqueline Silvestri Banks grew up in Casa de Campo and although she is currently living in Forth Worth, Texas with her husband, Andrew and adorable baby girl, Annabelle – she recently visited Casa de Campo for a 2 week vacation. When not on vacation, Jacqueline is a pre-K teacher and a certified Holistic Health counselor, who […]
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“1st Riviera Golf de Barbossi” Tournament to be played the 22nd – 28th of September
Pursue the “joie de vivre” this autumn at the Domaine de Barbossi estate on the French Riviera – which is hosting the 1st annual “Riviera Golf de Barbossi Tournament” from the 22nd to the 28th of September – a continuation of the “1st Semana de Francia” celebrated in March this year, and an exclusive tournament […]
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A fun family day! Kid’s Fishing Tournament in the Marina Casa de Campo
On Saturday the 18th of August, the Marina Casa de Campo hosted a fun fishing tournament for kids – sponsored by Silgon Inc., Marketing, Web Development & Publishing Services with Casa de Campo news and events website, Casa de Campo Living (www.casadecampoliving.com), as well as Eco Planeta Caribe, who offer electric bikes and golf carts for rent […]
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More fabulous photos of the Fundación MIR Family Weekend for Life!
The Fundación MIR Family Weekend for Life, fundraising event for the Fundación MIR charity based in La Romana was celebrated in Casa de Campo on Saturday the 11th of August and although we have already published hundreds of photos and our coverage of the various events (golf and tennis tournaments, as well as the dinner-dance), […]
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Casa de Campo services & restaurants re-open as we say goodbye to Tropical Storm Isaac!
Good morning friends! Following a rather blustery day with quiet a monstrous storm surge battering the coastal areas of Casa de Campo, La Romana and the entire Dominican Republic, today we awoke to a much calmer day and reports that Tropical Storm Isaac has now mostly passed us by (it’s still a bit cloudy, windy, […]
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A surprise marriage proposal at the Beach Club by Le Cirque on Minitas Beach!
When Emily Zammit and John Jacobs, were planning their trip to Casa de Campo to help out with the Fundación MIR Family Weekend for Life event, Emily had no idea that John was secretly planning to surprise her – with an engagement ring!
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Surf’s up! But where is Tropical Storm Isaac?
UPDATE: The information in this article is no longer correct. Tropical Storm Isaac has now passed by the Dominican Republic. Here in Casa de Campo, sports facilities, services and restaurants are reopened with the exception of the Teeth of the Dog golf course – which is currently being clear-up as it was damaged by the […]