It’s time to add another word to our Dominican-English dictionary! In the past, we posted regular articles that helped our readers understand some of the most popular “Dominican” words, expanding and refining their local vocabulary with something interesting, but also very useful! For better communication within this wonderland that is the Dominican Republic, let’s get […]
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Duarte Long Weekend is here! make the most of it!
Today is Duarte Day! Which means that this weekend is a long weekend! WooHoo! We celebrate Juan Pablo Duarte every year for his liberal thinking and patriotic drive without which the independence of this beautiful country never would have happened!
Posted inCasa de Campo Resort, Dominican Republic, Events and Activities, Lifestyle, Local News, Marina Casa de Campo
Azimut Verve 40 yacht show blows guests out of the water!
Friday, January 12th, Azimut hosted a yacht viewing party, inviting members from Casa de Campo’s community to come explore their newly constructed boat, the Verve 40. The Verve 40 is the first Azimut outboard Italian weekender of its kind.
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The Latin America Amateur Championship (LAAC) will return to Casa de Campo Resort & Villas
The Latin American Amateur Championship (LAAC) will return to Casa de Campo Resort & Villas in the Dominican Republic to celebrate for its fifth edition, which will take place from January 17th to 20th, 2019, in the world renown golf course Teeth of the Dog. The announcement was made last Friday, January 19th, during LAAC […]
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DR Polo Challenge commences with lively cocktail
Friday January 12th, the Casa de Campo Polo department hosted a beautiful evening cocktail party at Minitas Beach Club to start off their season. Guests enjoyed refreshing cocktails and delicious appetizers under the stars by the sea celebrating the commencement of the third annual DR Polo Challenge. During the cocktail party, Dr. Fernando Arata, […]
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Dominican Traditions: La Vieja Belen
It’s sad to see so many of our country’s traditions being lost over time. One that I remember hearing a lot about as a child and that no longer hear this new generation mentioning is “La Vieja Belen”. La Vieja Belén is a legendary figure that only exists in the Dominican Republic. It is said she […]
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Three Kings Day in the Dominican Republic
Three Kings Day, also known as the Epiphany, is a holiday that carries as much importance as Christmas in the Dominican Republic, with children receiving gifts and adults getting time off to celebrate. It is a time spent with family feasting and exchanging gifts, wrapping up the holiday season.
Posted inAltos de Chavon, Art and Culture, Dominican Republic, Events and Activities, Fundacion MIR, Philanthrophy, Upcoming
Traditional Live Nativity by the children of the Fundación MIR will be held next Friday!
Just a few days ago we saw that a group of Fundación MIR children came to Chavón to rehearse their traditional annual presentation, and if what we saw and heard is any indication of what will happen next Friday, December 22nd, we are sure it will be one of their best representations of Jesus’ arrival […]
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Dominican English Dictionary: “Desacatao”
It’s time to add another word to our Dominican-English dictionary! In the past, we posted regular articles that helped our readers understand some of the most popular “Dominican” words, expanding and refining their local vocabulary with something interesting, but also very useful! For better communication within this wonderland that is the Dominican Republic, let’s get […]
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Yesterday marked 173 years of the Dominican Constitution
We are sure most of you were able to enjoy the much deserved long weekend, but do you know what date was being commemorated yesterday? Every year on November 6th, the Dominican Republic celebrates the “Día de la Constitución” (Constitution Day). Back in the year 1844, the same year in which the Dominican Republic was proclaimed an […]
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Last chance to see “Dos Años de Fotosafaris” at The Gallery in Altos de Chavón!
Have you really seen the Dominican Republic? From a map we know the country’s regions, their names and locations, and if we’re lucky we travel on the weekends to the island’s glorious beaches or to its scenic mountain tops, but through the cameras of twenty-two photographers a more unique view of our nation and the […]