This week’s ‘Only in the DR’ comes once again from the Capital City – Santo Domingo, where it seems that all kinds of crazy sights are to be found!
Category: Lifestyle
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Andaluz Tapas Bar y Más: Carol’s Friends Night!
This Wednesday the 24th of March, Andaluz Tapas bar y Más is playing host to ‘Carol’s Friends Night’ – a kind of second opening for the new restaurant which opened in January.
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Exploring Bayahibe: Los Lagos – restaurant on Dominicus beach
Dominicus beach, located just a short drive away from Casa de Campo (less than 30 mins) is a beautiful natural Dominican beach, which although not as nice as Playa Minitas in Casa de Campo is somewhere nice to visit for a change and to experience a little of real Dominican culture and life. Dominicus Beach, […]
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Memories of Casa de Campo: From Café El Patio to Altos de Chavon After the Hurricane
In this week’s ‘Memories of Casa de Campo’ Carol continues the tale of Hurricane Georges – this time the story of first few days after the hurricane.
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Casa de Campo’s ‘Internacional Beauty Salon’ – April special offers!
Casa de Campo hotel’s ‘Internacional Beauty Salon’ was relocated, remodelled and renovated during the contruction of the new hotel, and now to celebrate their beautiful new salon – they have some wonderful special offers!The salon which has been in Casa de Campo for 27 years, is very popular among Casa de Campo residents and hotel […]
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The Fundacion MIR ‘After-party’ with DJ Gringo hosted by Praia
On Saturday the 13th of March the Fundacion MIR hosted it’s annual and wonderful Magical Splendor for Life Gala, which from 11pm (or thereabouts) turned into a thumping After-party!
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Casino Diamante Dominicus Bayahibe: Texas Holdem Poker Tournament
This Saturday the 20th of March the Casino Diamante Domincus Bayahibe is hosting their first Texas Holdem poker tournament.
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This Weekend In Casa: March 19th to 21st
Last weekend in Casa was magical. Fundacion MIR’s Magical Splendor of Life Gala exuded glamour and perfection, and there was the 5th Annual McDaniel Teaching Pro’s Tennis Tournament as well as the Hogar del Niño’s Thank You dinner for volunteers – last weekend was all about giving and a lot of fun! I really hoped […]
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Only in the DR: Classy Chicken?!
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a man in want of a good classy roast chicken is unlikely to look for one at the corner of the road in Santo Domingo – which would be a great shame because LOOK the place in this week’s photo sells just that ‘Pollo horneado….con clase.’ The fact […]
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Thank You Dinner for the volunteers of the Hogar del Niño
Last Thursday the 11th of March, Xiomara and Leo Matos invited the many volunteers of the Hogar del Niño to their house to enjoy a special ‘Thank You’ dinner. The Hogar del Niño children’s home is a very special place, made special not only by the children who are cared for there, but also by […]
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The Fundacion MIR’s Magical Splendor for Life Gala: breathtakingly glamourous!
On Saturday the 13th of March, the Fundacion MIR hosted it’s annual ‘Magical Splendor for Life’ gala – a whirlwind evening when glitz, glamour and philanthropy mixed with fine dining, fashion and fun!