Ok, I admit, I have no clue about who exactly this is, but since he’s coming here, I figure its time to learn about a new artist… and you know what, not too shabby. Mind you its not the type of the music I would listen to non-stop, but it might be worth attending… after […]
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The Spanish are coming, the Spanish are coming!
You read right! For Semana Santa (Holy Week), Casa de Campo will be the host to the first annual Andalusia Fair in the Caribbean. Its an exciting four day event that will begin the 5th of April and continue on till the early morning of the 9th. What an event it will be too! There […]
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El Pescador… Wow!
I am impressed. I mean really impressed. I mean wow! The restaurant at Casa de Campo’s private Minitas Beach, el Pescador, has gone through a major renovation since last year. Literally night and day. Lets start with the decor…. it rocks! It looks so much better! Furnished with modern furniture from Dedon (which also happens […]
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The Caribbean’s new ‘it’ destination
Stumbled across this article about the DR and Casa de Campo… worth a read. La Romana owes its tourist boom to Casa de Campo, an internationally known resort considered by many to be without equal in the Caribbean (and that’s saying something). Casa de Campo and its 7,000-acre grounds were designed by fashion designer Oscar […]
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Julio Iglesias in Concert!
So, while I don’t imagine this will compare to the Sting concert, its good to see that big name stars are interested in performing in Casa de Campo’s Altos de Chavon amphitheater. So in case your wondering I’m speaking of the upcoming Julio Iglesias concert, Saturday 31st of March – so literally right around the […]
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1st Annual Andalusia Fair in the Caribbean
Well, its official, aside from the typical drinking, dancing and partying that takes place during Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Casa, this year marks the first year that Casa de Campo will host an event of unprecedented scale and scope – the Andalusia Fair. This fair is based on the original fair of Sevilla, which […]
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My good lord its been crazy around these here parts… [part 1]
Ok, for those of you who know me, I am the anti-party animal, preferring to chill and relax at home or homes of those friends closest to me. That said, the last couple of weeks have been insane, and I am glad to say that with no plans for the immediate future, I have a […]
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La Perla del Mare
Just wanted to let everyone know that the the formerly expensive as all heck restaurant ‘Bellini’ has been replaced in the Casa de Campo Marina with ‘La Perla del Mare’. I had dinner there last weekend and let me tell you that while I was a little skeptical when I saw the prices, but boy […]
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Gianfranco Fini’s book on Caribbean Architecture
Casa de Campo’s very own star architect of the Casa de Campo Marina, has published his own hardcover book “Caribbean Architecture: Exclusive Designs by Gianfranco Fini in Marina Casa de Campo “. Arq. Fini is a staple of Casa de Campo’s social scene, a pasionate sailor and artist, who with his daughter, Nicola Fini, runs […]
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Its been quiet around these here parts…
…well not really, but I’ve honestly been swamped and unable to add things. I know I owe everyone a summary of the MIR fashion show, which I will get to one of these day – with photos and videos galore! In the meantime, I just wanted to reflect on a few recent friends that I […]