For those of us who come from the US, Europe or other parts of the world where an emergency call system has been in place since before we were born, it may surprise you to know that until last month no such system existed here in the Dominican Republic. However, the good news is that […]
Category: Santo Domingo
Posted inBeyond Casa, Dominican Republic, Featured, Lifestyle, Local News, Santo Domingo
The Modernization of Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone
You’ve probably already head that the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo is being renovated, but what exactly are they doing? This a $30 million USD project, led by the Dominican Ministry of Tourism is making lots of changes to greatly improve the area as a tourist destination, here we bring you the details.
Posted inCasa de Campo Living, Casa de Campo Resort, CCL Presents, Dominican Republic, Featured, Lifestyle, Local News, Santo Domingo, weather
Don’t be surprised! Today, June 21st, is the longest day of the year
If today, June 21st seems like a really long day, don’t worry – that’s because today is the longest day of the year and the summer solstice is upon us! This astronomical event that occurs annually throughout the world, is recognized in all countries located in the northern hemisphere as the start of SUMMER TIME!
Posted inBeyond Casa, Dominican Republic, Headline, Lifestyle, Local News, Santo Domingo
Luis-Emilio Rodriguez: “Sooner or later Iberia will come to La Romana”
The La Romana – Casa de Campo International Airport is bringing us more and more options for our travels and recently Luis-Emilio Rodriguez, Director of the La Romana – Casa de Campo International Airport, the La Romana Port and the president of ASONAHORES, the Dominican Republic’s Hotel and Tourism Association, was quoted saying “sooner or later […]
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IMMORTALES now on sale at Farmacias Carol & Carrefour
IMMORTALES, the official magazine of the Latino Baseball Hall of Fame (Salón de la Fama de Béisbol Latino – SFBL), created by SILGON, is now on sale at Farmacias Carol nationwide, as well as at Carrefour in Santo Domingo.
Posted inArt and Culture, Beyond Casa, Casa de Campo Living, CCL Reviews, Lifestyle, Santo Domingo
Oliver! production a resounding success
JAM Academy’s production of the classic Dickensian tale came to life recently at the National Theatre in Santo Domingo. Emil Mella offers us an insightful review:
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Friday Nights with a touch of Jazz
With new roads and the continuous improvements being made to make travelling much easier, we can go out and explore the many different entertainment opportunities offered ‘beyond Casa’. The most recent hidden treasure we have found is Friday Jazz Nights in La Azotea of the Hotel Dominican Fiesta in Santo Domingo.
Posted inArt and Culture, Beyond Casa, Events and Activities, Lifestyle, Santo Domingo, Upcoming
“Oliver” the musical coming to Santo Domingo
Despite so much going on in Casa de Campo right now, we thought you’d be interested to know that the famous musical “Oliver” is coming to Santo Domingo at the beginning of June.
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A 50’s party to celebrate the new Chivas Regal Brand Ambassadors
Back in March of this year we told you about the Chivas Regal Reality Show contest, the hunt to find 4 members of the Dominican community to become the Chivas Brand Ambassadors in the Dominican Republic… well recently Chivas Regal organized a 50’s theme party to carry out the final “test” and announce the winners!
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This week in the Dominican Republic: colonial zone 45% rebuilt & New World aquaduct found!
In this week’s edition of “This week in the Dominican Republic” we learn about the incredible discovery of an ancient New World aquaduct in Santo Domingo, progress on the naturalization bill, skyrocketing greenhouse gas emissions and that 45% of the Colonial Zone in Santo Domingo has now been rebuilt…
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A piece of Dominican history: commemorating 170 years since the “Batalla del 19 de Marzo”
Recently, on February 27th the Dominican Republic celebrated 170 years of Independence, proclaiming itself as a free and independent nation; but the war for freedom did not end there. Following the declaration of Independence on February 27th 1844, Haiti attempted to reclaim the country for themselves.