FINA (the International Swimming Federation) announced not to long ago that fellow Casa de Campo resident, Danilo Vicioso, recently ranked in the world’s top 10 in the 45 to 49 age group for Masters Swimming. Danilo made the list following a eventful year; ranking 6th in the 200-meter backstroke; 7th in the 200-meter butterfly and 10th in […]
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Mothers Day Specials in Casa de Campo!
We would like to start wishing all our mothers the very best for this coming mothers day, Sunday May 31st! In addition to wishing all the wonderful mothers in Casa de Campo, all the best wishes, we are also happy to announce some fantastic mother’s day specials going on! Including a very special Mothers day weekend pampering spa […]
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Altos de Chavon Atelier by Emilio Robba
[singlepic id=996 w=320 h=240 float=left] Famous French/Italian designer Emilio Robba once again joins forces with Casa De Campo to direct the art studios at Altos de Chavon. This is Mr. Robba’s second venture in Casa de Campo, having opened a successful store at the Marina Casa de Campo back in November of 2007. Guests are […]
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The Altos de Chavón Regional Museum of Archaeology Is Reborn
The Altos de Chavón Regional Museum of Archaeology has always had the admirable mission of bringing Hispaniola’s pre-European history, culture, and art to a wide audience. Pupils visiting the Museum from public and private schools in La Romana and throughout the region have been wide-eyed at their first introduction to the rich ancestral heritage of […]
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25th Annual Altos de Chavon Design School Fashion Show
This Saturday, the 23rd of May, I attended the 25th annual fashion show presented by the students of the Altos de Chavon School of Design and I was not disappointed. The event was very well organized, whilst the actual fashion show was very impressive, the students’ designs were original and inventive and yet refreshingly wearable.
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Google Maps adds some roads to Casa de Campo and all of the Dominican Republic
Google has added some roads to its map of the Dominican Republic, including some roads in Casa de Campo. While this may not be earth shattering news, it is interesting, especially when venturing out of the resort and exploring this beautiful country… or going to Jumbo.
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This Weekend in Casa – May 22nd to May 24th
This weekend according to the weather forecasters might be a wet one… but we are quite optimistic that the clouds will fade and this will be yet another spectacular weekend in Casa. Come to think of it, rain or shine we always have a good time. The main event this weekend will be the Altos […]
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Discovering Hogar del Niño
Since I first arrived in the Dominican Republic 9 months ago, I have slowly been getting used to life out here and little by little getting to know the sights and sounds of la Romana and Casa de Campo. During this time I have become familiar with two charities; the MIR foundation and the Hogar […]
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Special Summer Airfares from Rome & Milan to Casa de Campo
While we don’t usually post other people’s specials, it been brought to our attention that Lauda Air is offering some pretty sweet specials that might be of interested to our readers. This Summer fly Livingston Air, the private Italian carrier, at a very special rate from Rome or Milan non-stop to The Caribbean’s Most Complete Resort… […]
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Casa de Campo Yacht Club now friends with Royal British Virgin Islands Yacht Club
The Casa de Campo Yacht Club (CCYC) has been busy over the last couple of months, preparing in eager anticipation of not only the upcoming Rolex Farr40 Regata, but also extending its relationships with yacht clubs world wide. Last week, they proudly announced the addition of yet another reciprocal agreement, with the Royal British Virgin […]
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Santo Domingo Activities for the month of May
There is always so much going on in Casa de Campo that its sometimes easy to forget that interesting things happen in the capital too! There are plenty of interesting and exciting activities going on now in Santo Domingo and plenty more happening in the next few weeks, here is our quick selection of what […]