On Monday July 8th the Altos de Chavón Archaeological Museum summer camp “Archaeology, Exploration and Adventure” started successfully. This summer camp focuses on learning through doing. During the camp –which is taking place in and around the Altos de Chavón Archaeological Museum until July 18– 18 children are exploring themes of pre-Columbian archeology and art, with dynamic games […]
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Mojitos, Caipirinhas & Cuba Libre just RD$99 at Onno’s Bar!
We’re happy to be the first to admit that this is not exactly “breaking news” – but for those of us who enjoy the occasional cocktail – the news that we can now enjoy Mojitos, Caipirinhas & Cuba Libre for just RD$99 is nevertheless rather good news! Don’t you agree? In partnership with Ron Brugal, Onno’s […]
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Casa de Campo earns Gold Tee Award
Congratulations Casa de Campo! Our beloved Casa de Campo resort, the number one resort in the Caribbean with the finest golf in the region, has earned the prestigious Gold Tee Award given by Meetings and Conventions (M&C) magazine. This highly-respected award is presented annually to outstanding golf and meeting properties worldwide. Gold Tee Award winners […]
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Bird expert Kate Wallace to take part in the Altos de Chavón summer camp
Do you know what types of birds fly around Altos de Chavón and how many there are? Well, we’ll know soon enough, because American ornithologist, Kate Wallace who has been a resident of the Dominican Republic for many years, is going to take part in the Altos de Chavón summer camp. On Tuesday July 16th, […]
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The Dominican Fashion Designer Jeanette Limas gives a speech at the Hogar del Niño
In June, the talented fashion designer Jeanette Limas, gave for second time a motivational speech on the power of passion and ambition to fourth year high school students at the Hogar del Niño School, in La Romana. Honored by Kimberly Clark as “Talento Joven de la Moda” (young fashion talent) in 2009, Jeanette Limas studied fashion design at […]
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The “Altos de Chavón International Summer” has started!
Do not forget that this summer the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design is hosting a series of art and design courses – available from now until August. This year, the Altos de Chavón International Summer has been joined by the New York Academy of Art to offer advanced courses in Fine Arts. […]
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The “Fin de Zafra” Golf Invitational to be played this Sunday July 7th on the Links!
This Sunday the 7th of July, the golf course “Links”-one of the many excellent course worldwide created by Pete Dye- will host the the Central Romana “Fin de Zafra Golf Invitational”, hosted by the Cajuiles Golf Club to celebrate the end of Central Romana Corporation´s milling season 2013. The Fin de Zafra Golf Invitational will tee off […]
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Clinica de Familia to host “Camp Hope and Joy” for 80 HIV positive children: July 26 – Aug. 9
Next month from the 26th of July to the 9th of August, the Clinica de Familia, a center dedicated to providing medical assistance to women and children with the HIV virus, as well as numerous support programs aimed at the greater La Romana community, is hosting their annual “Camp Hope and Joy”. This incredible activity […]
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Enrique Iglesias in concert: July 27th!
When Enrique Iglesias performed at the Altos de Chavón amphitheater in April 2009 it was legendary – considered by many as one of the best concerts in the amphitheater’s recent history. So now that we hear this latin heartthrob is returning to the Dominican Republic and will be performing at the Hard Rock Hotel & […]
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Pescado Frito (fried fish), a Dominican delicacy
Considered a true Dominican delicacy, Pescado Frito (whole fried fish) is served in restaurants across the entire country – and is something all visitors should try… and no doubt fall in love with! An incredibly simple dish, Pescado Frito is fresh fish rubbed with salt and pepper, coated in flour and then deep fried until […]
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Elaine and Joan exchange vows in La Romana and celebrate their union in Barranca Este!
Elaine Ceballos Recio and Joan Iyamel Leonardo Mejía, exchanged vows on April 20th of 2013 in an emotional and beautifully religious ceremony in La Romana, followed by a magnificent reception held at majestic Casa de Campo villa, Barranca Este #9. Before the wedding The night before the wedding, the excited couple rehearsed their vows in the […]