Beginning December 2009 guests vacationing at Casa de Campo, the 7,000-acre sports playground known as the best resort in the Caribbean, can experience 80 new Elite Hotel Rooms and Elite Suites with luxury amenities and high-tech features. In addition, the hotel main area will be completely re-designed and re-built to introduce a contemporary concept which […]
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The French-Canadian version of ‘The Bachelor’ TV show filmed in Altos de Chavon
Last Friday night, on our way for an innocent and quiet drink at Papa Jacks, we stumbled across a film crew filming outside the Altos de Chavon church.
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Remember Genesis? – Praia night in Altos de Chavon brought old school back!
This past Saturday, Praia the party-planning moguls brought Genesis (the night-club of the good old days) back to life! Genesis who’s home is in Altos de Chavon was re-opened for one night only and brought party-going revelers flocking to the disco; Casa de Campo residents, tourists, students and weekend visitors from the capital were all […]
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The Dude Ranch, the Vaqueros and the horses
Ever since I was a child I’ve always wanted to learn to ride, but I never had the chance, and so I jumped at the chance when somebody offered to take me out one day. Since that first time I must confess to having become somewhat addicted to riding at the Casa de Campo Ranch […]
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Save the date – Halloween party in Altos de Chavon!
Halloween is nearly upon us!
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Memories of Casa de Campo: Punta Aguila airport
Casa de Campo has been a steadily growing community for more than 30 years, expanding from little more than a tiny village with 10 houses, to now – a huge thriving community with thousands of part-time and full-time residents and close to 2,000 villas. In this series of articles, we transport you back in time, […]
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Does it rain in your house? Do you need an umbrella in your kitchen?
Most villa owners, at this time of year, face the same question: Is my roof able to support the strong winds and rains which come during rainy season? A typical homeowner can perform minor maintenance jobs, like removing debris from your roof. However, in most cases, you will need to hire professional roofers to perform […]
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Inauguration of “Ainotna”
Last night, Thursday the 24th of September the Altos de Chavon art gallery hosted the inauguration event for the opening of it’s latest art exhibition, called Ainotna. The event started at 7.30pm and was well attended by Casa de Campo residents, villa owners and a large number of Altos de Chavon art students.
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FUNGLODE COPA golf tournament 2009
It has just been announced that the annual FUNGLODE COPA golf tournament, this year will be played from the 11th to the 13th of December. FUNGLODE stands for the Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo, which translates as the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development and the FUNGLODE COPA is an event who’s main aim is […]
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This Weekend In Casa Sept 25th to 27th
Hello everyone! We have a very busy weekend in Casa de Campo coming up; its seems like Altos de Chavon has it all – from art exhibitions to comedy night to club nights and special offers at the bars, there is something going on for everyone AND the Noche de Comida Tailandesa is back on at […]
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Adventures in the DR – Me, a model?!
As the new editor of Casa de Campo Living, I am of course massively passionate about all things Casa de Campo, I am however, above all else English and very new to life in the Dominican Republic, or the DR as I’ve learned to call it. To this end I have decided to start a […]