May the festivities continue! This Saturday the 21st of December, the good times continue to roll in Altos de Chavón with a “Merengue party”! With Silvio Mora and Orchestra, you are cordially invited to dance the night away to the merengue rhythms of this great merenguero! Silvio Mora is a Dominican merengue artists, a “merenguero”, […]
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Santa’s gift hunt & Christmas party – this Sunday!
Santa Claus is coming to town! This Sunday the 22nd of December, Santa Claus will be in Altos de Chavón hosting a gifts hunt and a Christmas party!
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The most magical Café de la Leche of the year
The most magical Café de la Leche of the year was celebrated last Friday the 13th of December. With the queen of Christmas decorations and festive celebrations, Xiomara Menéndez, founder of the Hogar del Niño as our hostess, the Christmas Café de la Leche filled our hearts with festive cheer!
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Spotted! An incredible colony of Frangipani caterpillars in Altos de Chavón
Have you ever seen a Frangipani caterpillar? Well if you haven’t now is the time – we just spotted a colony of them in Altos de Chavón! Literally swamping all over the bushes just outside the La Piazzetta restaurant in the center of Altos de Chavón, are perhaps as many as 100 Frangipani caterpillars. The […]
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A spectacular start to the holidays in Altos de Chavón!
Last Friday the 13th of December, Altos de Chavón marked the start of the festive season with the celebration of the opening of the holiday season, a spectacular occasion with the lighting of the Christmas tree, Santa Claus and performance by the Dominican Wind Orchestra.
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An interview with Dr. Luis López Tallaj, plastic surgeon
Everyone has heard of plastic surgery. Perhaps you have even thought about “going under the knife” yourself, perhaps you have even done it. With the negative taboo that once surrounded these procedures, all but disappeared, we decided to get together with Dr. Luis López Tallaj of Santo Domingo, a regular visitor to Casa de Campo, to […]
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La Romana – Casa de Campo airport celebrates the arrival of the first AirEuropa flight from Madrid
Last Saturday the 30th of November marked the arrival of the first AirEuropa flight from Madrid direct to the Casa de Campo – La Romana airport.
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Casa de Campo defeats La Lopera at Dueños 2013 polo tournament
While some Casa de Campo Dueños choose golf, tennis, shooting, horseback-riding, running and yoga as their sport of choice during Dueños 2013 celebrated last Saturday November the 23rd, a select few opted for polo.
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KIWI OUTLET now open in Altos de Chavón!
Kiwi St-Tropez, beachwear store has just opened a new store, the “KIWI OUTLET” in Altos de Chavón.
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A cooking exhibit with Mamma Egi Maccioni at Dueños 2013
The cooking exhibit held by Mamma Egi (Maccioni) last Saturday the 23rd of November, as part of the Dueños 2013 celebration was outstanding, quiet the treat for the Casa de Campo Dueños in attendance.
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Costa Mágica arrives next Monday Dec. 16
Next Monday the 16th of December, the Costa Mágica will arrive to the La Romana – Casa de Campo port for the first time this season, and with it the opportunity for Casa de Campo villa owners and residents to dine on board!