We at Casa de Campo Living always love stumbling upon items describing our fair resort and resident community that is Casa de Campo! From time to time, we’ll even go ahead and re-post anything that catches our fancy… this is one such blog posting, describing the Dominican Republic, but also taking time to mention Altos […]
Etiqueta: Dominican Republic
Descubriendo la Fundación MIR: La Clínica de Familia
Vivir en tan hermoso lugar como lo es Casa de Campo, puede que sea fácil olvidarse por momentos de la cruda realidad de miles de personas que viven en la pobreza en la República Dominicana. Afortunadamente este no es el caso, pues Casa de Campo está repleto de generosos dueños de villa que entregan tiempo […]
In the news – Procigar Golf Tournament coverage
Earlier this year, starting on valentines day, approximatly 40 golfers gathered to participate in the second annual Procigar Golf tournament, which has apparently been getting a little love and attention lately from the tabacco industry press. Specifically, articles have poped up in the magazine “Tabacconist” as well as in “Tabacco Outlet Business”.
Clara Magazine falls in love with Casa de Campo
Clara Mexico is a leading female magazine, which has been on the market for over 15 years and in it’s latest issue heralded Casa de Campo as ultimately the best place to visit in the DR, and of course we totally agree! The article is a general interest article about the Dominican Republic, but with […]
Dominican Republic ranked 33rd greenest country in the World!
Jaime David Fernandez Mirabal, the minister for the environment announced a few weeks ago that in a recent study by Yale Univerisity has ranked the Dominican Republic the 33rd greenest country in the world. The study used an Environmental Performance Index (EPI) evaluated carbon and sulphur emissions, water purity and conservation practices, to rank the […]
UPDATE – Santo Domingo Activities for June 2009
Since we published the last list of cultural activities going on Santo Domingo this month there have been a few additions. You can find an updated list below.
The Altos de Chavón Regional Museum of Archaeology Is Reborn
The Altos de Chavón Regional Museum of Archaeology has always had the admirable mission of bringing Hispaniola’s pre-European history, culture, and art to a wide audience. Pupils visiting the Museum from public and private schools in La Romana and throughout the region have been wide-eyed at their first introduction to the rich ancestral heritage of […]
25th Annual Altos de Chavon Design School Fashion Show
This Saturday, the 23rd of May, I attended the 25th annual fashion show presented by the students of the Altos de Chavon School of Design and I was not disappointed. The event was very well organized, whilst the actual fashion show was very impressive, the students’ designs were original and inventive and yet refreshingly wearable.
Google Maps adds some roads to Casa de Campo and all of the Dominican Republic
Google has added some roads to its map of the Dominican Republic, including some roads in Casa de Campo. While this may not be earth shattering news, it is interesting, especially when venturing out of the resort and exploring this beautiful country… or going to Jumbo.
Casa de Campo Yacht Club now friends with Royal British Virgin Islands Yacht Club
The Casa de Campo Yacht Club (CCYC) has been busy over the last couple of months, preparing in eager anticipation of not only the upcoming Rolex Farr40 Regata, but also extending its relationships with yacht clubs world wide. Last week, they proudly announced the addition of yet another reciprocal agreement, with the Royal British Virgin […]
Has the Dye Fore outranked the Teeth of the Dog?
Larry Olmsted, while writing for USA TODAY, who has labeled himself a “travel writer specializing in golf, or maybe a golf writer specializing in travel”, and who’s work appears in over a dozen publications including Golf Magazine, LINKS and Travel & Leisure, and will be traveling the world throughout 2009 to create a list with […]
