We arrived in Casa de Campo in August, 1987. My husband had been invited by Casa de Campo general manager, Touran Rateb, and Food and Beverage Director, Kurt Tschamper, to move from Miami, Florida to Casa de Campo to direct the nine restaurants of Casa de Campo and Altos de Chavon.
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Photo of the week – Rainbow Over Amphitheater
This absolutely gorgeous photograph was sent to us by Carol Burke, ex-Casa de Campo resident and author of our extremely popular ‘memories in casa’ series.
Casa de Campo American Express Co-Branded Platinum Card
Since 2002 Banco del Progreso and Casa de Campo have had a co-branding agreement to provide owners of villas and apartments an exclusive co-branded Casa de Campo Platinum (‘Platino’) American Express – the ONLY American Express Card to be co-branded with a destination / resort.
How to care for your boat: Antifouling Bottom Paint
Caring for your boat is a real necessity – it is a valuable asset that floats on salt water and is constantly exposed to the elements, such as sun, rain, and hard partying at Palmilla (ha-ha!). Therefore, ensuring that your vessel is in top-knotch condition is crucial to its life.
Construction in Casa: La Palapa’s roof is missing
La Palapa in the Casa de Campo Marina has been THE venue for many a decadent charity event or a hell raising party, but now it stands in a very sorry state indeed! The Palapa’s roof has been removed!
The Dawn of a New Era for Casa de Campo
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 […]
This Weekend In Casa Oct 2nd to 4th
Hello again! This weekend in Casa de Campo is going to be very interesting – from breath-taking art exhibits to spiritual retreats and even “DJ-ing” from our rising youth, Casa de Campo is always on the beat.
Only in the DR – Beware of Goat
This week’s photograph was provided by Gladys Rijo, who unfortunately was unable to provide us with any additional information as to the whereabouts of this poor goat, or as to what exactly it was doing on the roof, which leads us to speculate about said goat…
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.
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 […]
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 […]
