When the holidays come to mind, we mentally prepare for the festivities— what to wear, what gifts to buy, what dates are the best for travel, what recipes to make— and then when vacation arrives we understandably just want to relax. It’s a lot of work prepping for the holidays! During our downtime, we want […]
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My Guide to Healthy Cooking: Kitchen Tools 101
Cooking should be something fun and relaxing but it can seem overwhelming and complicated without the right approach. Natural, healthy food has the reputation of taking too long to prepare, but I completely disagree. With the right tools healthy-eating can be easy, quick, and delicious! Have no fear. What’s faster than fresh fruits or a […]
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Shop Wilmor Joyeros at their Dominicana Moda Trunk Show!
This week, the Dominican Republic will be hosting one of its most important fashion events, Dominicana Moda. It is an event that many wait anxiously for during the year and go to support many of their favorite designers. The event has always had a spirit of social responsibility, allocating part of its income to more […]
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When philanthropy and beauty get together: Café de la Leche at Amadeus Beauty Center
Lately, Café de la Leche has been celebrating some very interesting reunions— last month, Amelia Pereyra celebrated the Hogar del Niño’s 16th birthday with a “Sixteen Candles” theme, Adriana and Andrea Feaugas’ hosted a “Pareo Party” back in August with their delicious hors d’oeuvre, and the time before that Gabriella Reginato and Zamira Logroño taught us […]
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Casa de Campo Real Estate: To Win in an Increasing Marketing
Casa de Campo Real Estate (CDCRE) describes the villas sales as HOT! Our recent year to date report shows a strong demand for villas with a 3% increase in volume and a 17% increase in total transactions. The winners sold between $600,000 and $1m and homes priced between $1M-$3M sold close to 2nd place.
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Keep your golf cart running smoothly with Eco Planeta Caribe’s new maintenance workshop
In Casa de Campo, golf carts are used for plenty of reasons other than just golf… trips to Minitas, errands for staff members, the kids want to drive up to Chavón; the list goes on and on. Maintenance to keep your golf cart up and running whenever you need it may seem cumbersome, but that’s […]
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Tips with TECK on how to take care of your wood furniture
The Dominican Republic’s tropical climate can have a toll on wood furniture. Beach and waterfront property owners are tasked with facing numerous environmental variables that can lead to damage in wood— sunlight, wind, moisture, salt, and sand being the most common factors. Marc Olivier, owner of TECK Furniture store in La Romana, shares an interesting tip […]
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Weekend getaway: How to pack for your next trip!
Weekend getaways are like mini-vacations; they refuel our creative spirit, allow us to unwind from tough work weeks, and give us an excuse to be a little more adventurous than usual. Maybe you decide to hit the beach, put on your rash guard and finally try out surfing, or you’re in the mood to kayak or […]
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Popular Halloween Costumes inspired by this year’s Top Films & Shows
“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and caldron bubble.” We can’t help but recite Shakespeare’s lines from MacBeth as we roll into October and prepare for one of our favorite times of the year! Modern Family fans will know what we’re talking about as Julie Bowen’s compulsive character, Claire Dunphy always takes on Halloween like it’s the […]
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Costa Farms Landscaping embodies Casa de Campo’s innate beauty
Landscaping is a lot like a haircut, it frames your home and communicates your personality to the rest of the world. Are you looking for practicality, invention, liveliness, or charm? How about something classic, or no-fuss, or exquisitely breathtaking? While every homeowner has their own design style, preferences and budget, they also look to the […]
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Sail away on your next getaway with M. Costa Marine!
#welivewhereyouvacation is a pretty popular hashtag in this country and especially in our area, and how can it not be? We have Altos de Chavón, a beautiful beach, incredible restaurants, a breathtaking marina; it’s the perfect place to live. But since we live here, we sometimes need to get out for a small getaway and […]