The Fine Arts International Film Festival was held for the first time in 2010 in the Dominican Republic and in 2012 in Puerto Rico. From then on it has become a favorite amongst the public due to its cultural variety and the quality of the films that are presented during the event. This year, the event will […]
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Posted inBeyond Casa, Dominican Republic, Events and Activities, Explore La Romana, Health, Local News, Sports
The 5th edition of the Bayahibe 10k was a neck-and-neck competition
On September 17th, over 500 runners came to Bayahibe bright and early for the 10k competition. Organized by the Romana Bayahibe Hotel Association and Tourism Cluster, the event was so much fun for both runners and spectators in the beautiful area of Dominicus. Spirits were high as runners quickly raced to the finish line— and […]
Posted inCasa de Campo Resort, Events and Activities, Lifestyle, Sports
The 36th Casa de Campo Open celebrates its tournament winners!
Golfers in town for the 36th Casa de Campo Open came at an opportune time. Managing to squeeze in between the shifting turbulent weather of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria, approximately 100 golfers were able to enjoy the resort’s most famous greens and oldest tournament, albeit in between some scattered showers. Last week’s tournament held from […]
Posted inCasa de Campo Resort, Dining, Dominican Republic, Events and Activities, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, Upcoming
Save the Date for the upcoming “Flavors of the World” featuring New Orleans!
After a successful last event in August featuring Buenos Aires with Chef Fernando Rivarola who transported us to Argentina with a special chef’s tasting menu, “Flavors of the World” is back after a short break to bring us creole-inspired dishes with James Beard Rising Star Chef and Best Chef South winner, Chef Tory McPhail from the Commander’s […]
Posted inCasa de Campo Resort, CasaLife Magazine, Lifestyle
CasaLife interviews Gary Salmon
This interview was previously published in our sister magazine, CasaLife. It’s an interview with the man who’s shaking things up at Casa de Campo’s Shooting Center, developing its grounds and marketing the facilities to a wider audience. Casa de Campo, a resort renowned for its stunning and challenging golf courses, also boasts the most impressive […]
Posted inDominican Republic, Local News, Upcoming, weather
Hurricane Watch issued for Dominican Republic due to Category 5 Hurricane Maria
In less than 24, hours Hurricane Maria has intensified to a Category 5 hurricane after it reached Dominica last night. The Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico are both being advised of a potentially catastrophic strike by the National Hurricane Center, while a hurricane watch is in effect for Saba and St. Eustatius, St. Maarten, St. Martin […]
Posted inDominican Republic, Lifestyle, Nature, Shopping
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 […]
Posted inAltos de Chavon, Art and Culture, Events and Activities, Lifestyle, Local News, Nature
“Savages” by Dominican artists Joao Rodríguez and George Heinsen invites us to remember our ancestral ways
The Gallery in Altos de Chavón is one of our favorite places to go when we want to immerse ourselves in some spectacular artwork and meet new artists. Throughout the year, they host various exhibitions with local and international artists, giving us just a small insight of what each artist was thinking at the moment of creating […]
Posted inAltos de Chavon, Celebs, Concerts, Events and Activities, Lifestyle
Fans of all ages get together to enjoy Yandel’s and CNCO’s end of summer concert
The weekend started off with rain on Friday and throughout the day on Saturday, but thankfully it stopped late in the afternoon allowing numerous fans of different ages to flock to the majestic Altos de Chavón amphitheater and enjoy a night of music and dance by Yandel “El Capitan” and the Latin boyband CNCO.
Posted inFood & Drinks, Health, Lifestyle
Natural Remedies to Fight the Flu with Martinaturally
Throughout the past several years, I have learned so much about nature and its amazing healing properties. I really believe food is medicine and I always try to cure myself with natural remedies before reaching for an over-the-counter medicine. What many of us don’t realize is that the medicine we take doesn’t really cure the […]
Posted inDominican Republic, Headline, Lifestyle, Local News
How the new Dominican Money Laundering Law affects residents
On June 1st 2017, Dominican nationals and residents woke up subject to a new Money Laundering framework. Law No. 155-17 replaced outdated money laundering statute No. 72-02, which had been enacted with a main focus on money laundering derived from illegal drug-related activities. The executive and legislative branches pushed for the approval of this new […]