Agriculture in the Dominican Republic is the MOST important sector of the Dominican economy in terms of domestic consumption and is the second largest source of employment in the country (second only to the ‘services’ sector – which is mainly based around Tourism) and this week’s ‘Photo of the Week’ is a great candid shot […]
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Only in the DR: The Fridge-Boat
There is no denying that Dominican’s have an impressive knack for ingenuity! I am constantly surprised and impressed by the ingenius problem-solving creations, inventions and transport solutions which we witness everyday in this amazing country. The above photo was spotted by my father, Peter Hughes in a British newspaper (the Evening Standard) – which was […]
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Tropical Storm Katia: One to watch!
September is historically the ‘peak’ month for hurricanes, tropical storms and depressions – so NOW is the time to keep a very close eye on the weather. Although the Dominican Republic and Casa de Campo La Romana is not under any immediate threat – here we bring you news of Tropical Storm Katia, who will hopefully […]
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Severe Weather Warning: Hurricane Irene, update 1
Ah the joys of life in the Caribbean, one day you’re out on the Teeth of the Dog in Casa de Campo playing a round of golf and the next you’re stacking sandbags against the windows and awaiting the imminent arrival of a hurricane…..
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Hotel Casa de Campo prepares for Hurricane Irene
With Hurricane Irene (or hopefully Tropical Storm Irene) expected to make landfall in the Dominican Republic tomorrow morning, Monday the 22nd of August, the Hotel Casa de Campo in the Casa de Campo Resort has just released the following statement/advisory for Casa de Campo guests:
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Not-so-severe Weather Warning: Hurricane Irene, update 4
It’s 3.30pm on Monday the 22nd of August and Hurricane Irene has just arrived into Casa de Campo La Romana in the Dominican Republic! Fortunately, given that Hurricane Irene’s centre is located approximately 80km north of the North-Eastern coast of the Dominican Republic, Irene’s arrival has not brought anything more treacherous than a lot of […]
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Only in the DR: “Must not get wet!!”
The month of August is inevitable rather wet in Casa de Campo, La Romana and in fact the entire of the Dominican Republic and so at this time of year we get to see a variety of weird and wonderful Dominican inventions for keeping dry – in this photo we can see an ‘Umbrella-Bike.’
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Fundación MIR Family Weekend for Life: Get ready for a GREAT event!
This Weekend is the Fundación MIR Family Weekend for Life, a fun, family-oriented event with golf and tennis tournaments for all the family, which will culminate in the ‘Dancing for Life’ event, a glamourous dinner-dance with a prize-giving ceremony being held at the Beach Club by Le Cirque at Playa Minitas in Casa de Campo Dominican Republic.
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This Week in Casa: 8th – 14th of August
The Fundación MIR Family Weekend for Life is this weekend in Casa de Campo Dominican Republic, which we are already looking forward to and there also seems to be a number of other things happening to keep us busy…
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FUNDACIÓN MIR ANUNCIA CELEBRACIÓN EVENTO FIN DE SEMANA FAMILIAR POR LA VIDA
La actividad incluye torneo de Golf en el Romana Country Club y torneo de Tenis en las canchas de La Terraza Tenis Club del afamado resort Casa de Campo, en La Romana, Republica Dominicana. El evento cuenta también con la participación de la casa joyera Tiffany’s & Co., con cuyas ventas se recaudan fondos para […]
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Emily gets downgraded to a Tropical Depression!
It turns out Tropical Storm Emily was no match for the Dominican Republic! Less than 24 hours after Tropical Storm Emily came into contact with our beloved island of Hispaniola she has been downgraded from a Tropical Storm to a Tropical Depression – the Dominican Republic’s mountainous regions broke up her ‘organisation.’