To be brutally honest, “Hurricane Irene” was a bit of a non-event in Casa de Campo and La Romana. Despite initial predictions that the Hurricane would cross directly over the Dominican Republic, our prayers were answered when she veered North and her centre crossed across the top/North of the Dominican Republic – more than 200km […]
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PHOTOS: Storm Surge caused by Hurricane Irene washes over the Teeth of the Dog
Now that the weather in Casa de Campo is sunny, hot and beautiful again – it’s easy to forget that this time last week the outer edges of Hurricane Irene blew through our community bringing high winds, heavy rain and some very big waves. Here we bring you some great photos of Casa de Campo’s […]
Posted inBeyond Casa, Dominican Republic, Lifestyle, Local News
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 […]
Posted inAltos de Chavon, Casa de Campo Resort, Dominican Republic, Lifestyle, Local News, Marina Casa de Campo
Post-Hurricane Irene Casa de Campo Update!
Goodbye Hurricane Irene! Now that Hurricane Irene has well and truly gone (except it is still raining….), life in Casa de Campo can get back to normal – here is a quick summary of which Casa de Campo services and facilities are open and which are closed.
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Severe (ish) Weather Warning: Hurricane Irene, update 5
My oh my, Hurricane Irene has become quiet a beast and having brought very heavy rain and some strong winds to the Dominican Republic over night, she looks set to grow and get even stronger!
Posted inAltos de Chavon, Dominican Republic, Lifestyle, Local News, Marina Casa de Campo
Travel Advisory: Chavón River floods La Romana-Higuey road
UPDATE: Monday August 23rd, 1pm We have no heard that the river is HIGH but not covering the road….here is a first-hand account, sent to us from Vivian Dickson: “The river is high but not covering the road and vehicles are passing from one side to the other. The flooding problem is actually located at […]
Posted inAltos de Chavon, Art and Culture, Local News
This Week in Casa: 22nd – 28th of August
Oooppps!! With all the stress and drama over Hurricane Irene (as well as a few major internet problems), yesterday I forgot to publish my weekly ‘This Week in Casa’ post – my sincerest apologies and here it is!
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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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Severe Weather Warning: Tropical Storm Irene, update 2
Having just spent the last 4 hours preparing my apartment and office in Altos de Chavón Casa de Campo for the imminent arrival of Hurricane Irene, I return home to the wonderful news that Irene is heading north and may not even become a hurricane after-all…..
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Severe Weather Warning: Hurricane Irene, update 3
This morning I woke up expecting to hear Hurricane Irene rattling the windows and pounding on the doors…..but nothing. Here in Casa de Campo the sky is blue and the sea is calm – is this the calm before the storm or has Hurricane Irene disappeared?