Rain, rain go away! As far as the rain is concerned there is good news and bad news. The good news (for the DR) is that ‘Tropical Storm Bonnie,’ which has been causing all this rain is now centered over the Bahamas and headed up across the end of Florida towards New Orleans. The bad […]
Category: Food & Drinks
‘Carlos Santiago: Virgenes del Trópico’ new art exhibit opens at the Altos de Chavon art gallery
On Thursday the 5th of August the Altos de Chavon art gallery will be celebrating the opening of yet another of it’s art exhibits, ‘Virgenes del Trópico’ by Carlos Santiago. The Altos de Chavon art gallery opens new exhibits about once a month and always celebrates the opening with an inauguration cocktail which everyone in […]
Eva Cavalli at the Marina Casa de Campo (with me!)
I must admit that this photo is a little old, but given that Eva Cavalli is a celebrity I feel like the photo is worth publishing anyway!
‘Anecdotas de Opera Lirica’ at Lucas Restaurant, Saturday 24th July
This Saturday the 24th of July, Lucas Restaurant is hosting a special evening called ‘Anecdotas de Opera Lirica,’ which in English translates as ‘Anecdotes of Lyrical Opera.’ (Abajo en Español.) This special evening will begin at 7:00PM and Lucas restaurant invites you to join them for a cocktail and videos, anecdotes and explanations of the […]
Memories of Casa de Campo: Afternoon Appetizers
In this week’s ‘Memories of Casa de Campo’ post, Carol Burke fondly recalls relaxing afternoons in Casa de Campo – relaxing in the garden or by the pool and enjoying a glass or two of champagne.
Craig in Casa: Thursday at Onno’s
Last week on Tuesday the 29th of June, my darling brother Craig and his friend Ian arrived into Casa de Campo from England, with high expectations of a sun-filled seaside holiday with plenty of partying and hopefully a few chance encounters with some lovely ladies.
The Hoedown 2010: Special Guest Singers Tiffany and Daniela and the Can-Can dancers!
On Saturday July the 3rd, the Casa de Campo community gathered together at the first Ye Ol’Fashioned Hoedown – a traditional (ish) western/American party with cowboys, donkey polo, kids games and more, which was sponsored by Autobritanica Ltd. and Jack Daniel’s whiskey. As the party continued into the evening, the atmosphere shifted from daytime family […]
This Weekend in Casa: July 16th to 18th
What is happening in Casa de Campo this weekend? Good question….according to my sources very little, but of course there are always some things to do – the best option seems to be the Onno’s Bar ‘Sunday BBQ.’
La Final del Mundial 2010 at Dom Ham!
Last Sunday the 11th of July was the ‘Final del Mundial 2010,’ otherwise known as the World Cup Final, which was celebrated with some enthusiasm at Dom Ham burger joint in La Romana.
Hoedown 2010: Photos of the bandits drinking in the Jack Daniel’s Bar!
On Saturday July the 3rd was the Casa de Campo Living Hoedown, an American/Western themed party in the Dude Ranch, sponsored by Jack Daniel’s Whiskey and AutoBritánica by Land Rover. Although for many the main party attractions were the Donkey Polo tournament, the poney rides, the Land Rover car tours or the live band, but for […]
Hoedown 2010: Land Rover, a big hit with the families!
Last Saturday the 3rd of July, the Casa de Campo Dude Ranch came alive with an all-American celebration – the Ye Ol’Fashioned Hoedown, to celebrate the 4th of July weekend. Autobritanica Ltd. with their brand Land Rover were the main sponsors of the event and were a huge hit with the many families enjoying the […]
