The Dominican Republic took a decisive step toward consolidating its leadership in Caribbean cruise tourism following the announcement of a strategic alliance between MSC Cruises and the Port of La Romana. Under the agreement, the MSC Opera will establish La Romana as its year-round homeport. The announcement was made during a joint press conference led […]
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Casa de Campo Celebrates 10 Years of Blue Flag Certification at Minitas Beach
Casa de Campo Resort & Villas celebrated a major milestone this week with the hoisting of the 2025–2026 Blue Flag at Minitas Beach. The international certification recognizes beaches that meet strict standards of environmental quality, safety, cleanliness and accessibility. This year is especially meaningful: Minitas Beach now celebrates 10 consecutive years as a Blue Flag […]
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Casa de Campo Earns Industry Recognition as a Go-To Golf & Spa Destination
Casa de Campo Resort & Villas added another industry recognition to its growing list, earning Silver in the Best Caribbean/Mexico Golf & Spa Resort category at the 2025 Prevue Visionary Awards. The annual awards, presented by Prevue Meetings + Incentives, are voted on by meeting and incentive planners who design events worldwide. According to Prevue, […]
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Elite Golf Coach Sean Foley Leads Exclusive Clinic at Casa de Campo
A day at Teeth of the Dog already carries a certain weight. Add Sean Foley to the mix, and it becomes something special. The internationally recognized golf coach led a private clinic at Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, welcoming a select group of Punta Bergantín founding investors for an experience designed to go deeper […]
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Central Romana Medical Center Launches La Romana’s First Emergency Medicine Residency
Central Romana Medical Center reached a long-awaited milestone for healthcare in La Romana. The hospital officially launched its first medical residency program, becoming the province’s first teaching hospital specializing in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine. Approved by the Ministry of Public Health, the program welcomes five resident physicians and marks a meaningful step forward for […]
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Altos de Chavón Gallery Opens “Solo Labarca,” a New Exhibition by Gerardo Labarca
The Altos de Chavón gallery opened “Solo Labarca,” a solo exhibition by artist Gerardo Labarca that invites visitors into a deeply personal visual world shaped by intuition, emotion and lived experience. The exhibition debuted Sept. 5, 2025 and will remain on view through Oct. 5. The show brings together works that reflect Labarca’s artistic growth […]
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A Mother’s Day Market to Remember at Altos de Chavón
The Altos de Chavón Market celebrated Mother’s Day weekend with a vibrant showcase of Dominican talent, festive energy and heartfelt touches. Held in the scenic gardens of the artists’ village, this special market edition drew locals and visitors eager to shop, connect and celebrate. Craftsmanship With Heart From handmade handbags to gourmet goods, the market […]
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Central Romana Launches Its New Premium Beef Brand
During the Grand Final of the Casa de Campo Polo Challenge, Central Romana Corporation officially unveiled Romangus, its new line of premium beef. The launch was celebrated with a spectacular public tasting that allowed attendees to experience the exceptional quality of this locally produced offering. Romangus is not just another brand—it is the result of […]
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The 41st Annual Sugar Golf Tournament Delivers a Winning Weekend
From April 2 to April 5, 2025, the 41st Annual Sugar Golf Tournament brought a competitive spirit and a sense of community to Casa de Campo. This year’s edition saw returning players, fresh faces and an all-star lineup of fairway action and festivities. Hosted once again by the Fanjul family, the tournament unfolded with both […]
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XXVIII Hogar del Niño Weekend Brings Sports, Fun and Philanthropy to Casa de Campo
The 28th edition of the Hogar del Niño Weekend once again brought together sports enthusiasts, philanthropists, and families for an unforgettable weekend at Casa de Campo. Hosted by El Patronato Benéfico Oriental (PBO), the event combined friendly competition with a powerful cause: supporting education, healthcare and social programs for more than 2,000 children in La […]
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Abraham Lincoln School Students Shine in Global Business Competition
Six students from Abraham Lincoln School in La Romana claimed second place in the prestigious Futuros Líderes competition, organized by Hult International Business School in partnership with Dolce & Gabbana. The students stood out among 2,500 participants from 518 schools worldwide, impressing judges with their innovative approach to brand development. A Global Stage for Young […]