Loved for his abstract and colorful representations of Dominican culture and lifestyle, Tamburini’s art characteristically features scenes with bright, vivid colours and surreal symbols, such as the house- symbolizing security and femininity, and roses- representing purity and wholesomeness. “In my paintings I talk about life” explains Tamburini. And Tamburini is about to open a new […]
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Coral transplant initiative encourages the regrowth of reefs in Bayahíbe
Earlier this month 121 fragments of staghorn coral (Acropora Cervirnis) were transplanted in reefs off the coast of Bayahíbe, in order to increase the survival rate of these underwater structures. The initiative is part of an agreement between the Punta Cana Ecological Foundation (FEPC) and the Dominican Foundation for Marine Research (FUNDEMAR) based in Bayahíbe. The staghorn […]
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Introducing the “Dye Hard Cup”: 90 holes, 90 players, US$90,000 prize money!
Attention golfers! On November 10th the first annual Dye Hard Cup will be played in Casa de Campo! This new golf tournament will be held across six days on the resort’s 4 famous golf courses designed by the legendary Pete Dye, with 90 players battling it out on all 90 holes with a winner-takes-all prize […]
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The 3rd National Festival of Theatre has arrived to La Romana!
As part of the 3rd National Theatre Festival Santo Domingo 2013, which is dedicated this year to the veteran Dominican actress and theater director Flor Bethania Abreu, a series of wonderful theatrical performance will be held at the Calasanz Cultural Center in La Romana. Unfortunately the event already began on June 17th, which means that we […]
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JetBlue now flys between Casa de Campo and New York 3 times a week!
Starting from today, Monday June 24th JetBlue will be flying 3 times a week between La Romana-Casa de Campo and New York. Before today JetBlue had been flying between La Romana and New York twice a week (on Wednesdays and Saturdays), but now with the addition of the Monday flight, this has been increased to […]
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The Casa de Campo Spa therapists & consultants receive 160 hours of training!
The Casa de Campo Spa now has even more trained therapists and consultants! The team recently too part in a 160 hour training course sponsored by INFOTEP. 14 women who work at the Casa de Campo Spa received a complete training program in facial aesthetics led by expert beautician Maria Diaz. The program lasted 160 hours […]
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The Módulo Anexo Materno Infantil (MAMI) Celebrates it´s 5th Aniversary
The Módulo Anexo Materno Infantil (MAMI) celebrates its achievements during the past five years that the center has offerring services in the community of La Romana. In 2008 the MAMI opened, offering specialized services for adolescents, including prenatal care, birth control, gynecology, a medical consultation for males and severals sex education programs in schools and […]
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Chavoneros Stories: Andrea Sáenz, Fashion Design graduate
The prestigious Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design, which has been graduating students since 1983, has become the home of many Dominican and foreign artists and designers now widely recognized for their works in the fashion industry, graphic design and the fine arts. Every year the school graduates many young artists, with dreams of […]
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The 3rd Marina de Guerra Golf Tournament is today on the Dye Fore
Today June 22nd, from 7am, the 3rd Copa Marina de Guerra golf tournament is being played on the prestigious Dye Fore golf course in Casa de Campo, designed by the great Pete Dye. This tournament is hosted by the Dominican Navy (Marina de Guerra) and the Asociación de Esposas de Oficiales (officer’s wifes association), supported […]
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US$28 special menu at La Piazzetta tonight for Chavón Electronico!
Tonight, Saturday June 22nd is Chavón Electronico in Altos de Chavón, a bar-hopping event that gives you the opportunity to enjoy all of Altos de Chavón’s restaurants and bars – with great special offers and music! Tonight is the night to party on the cobbles! Casa de Campo’s rustic Mediterranean restaurant, La Piazzetta might be the ideal […]
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An adventure up the Chavón river in speed boat
Having lived in Casa de Campo for 5 years (yes really!) it is a wonderful surprise to discover something new (and awesome) TO DO! When researching a feature article “The magnificent río Chavón” published in TODO Casa de Campo #3, I was thrilled to discover that you can actually take a speed boat up the […]