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!
Tag: macao
Macao Surf Camp: A truly delightful experience!
Just an hour away from Casa de Campo is the extremely gorgeous Macao Beach, where the “Macao Surf Camp” will have you riding waves in no time!
La Romana Bypass to be inaugurated Nov. 30th
The Dominican Ministry of Public Works announced through their website that the La Romana bypass, will be officially opened on November 30th, in a ceremony to be attended by President of the Dominican Republic, Danilo Medina.
Memories of Casa: The beach adventures of Mignon Bellini
As one of our most popular features published so far in TODO Casa de Campo, here we bring you “The beach adventures of Mignon Bellini”, so that those of you who didn’t yet see the printed version can enjoy it here online – and we’ve even added in a few extra photos not included in […]
Pescado Frito (fried fish), a Dominican delicacy
Considered a true Dominican delicacy, Pescado Frito (whole fried fish) is served in restaurants across the entire country – and is something all visitors should try… and no doubt fall in love with! An incredibly simple dish, Pescado Frito is fresh fish rubbed with salt and pepper, coated in flour and then deep fried until […]
Tripadvisor’s “Traveller’s Choice” awards rank Bayahibe & Punta Cana within the Caribbean’s top 10 beach destinations
It’s true! The Dominican Republic really is a paradise! And with both Bayahibe and Punta Cana ranked #7 and #4 respectively within the Caribbean’s top 1o beach destinations in Tripadvisor’s “Traveller’s Choice” awards – it seems the East of the Dominican Republic is without doubt one of the most beautiful areas in the Caribbean!
Only in the DR: Gone Fishing!
Only in the Dominican Republic would you see someone literally drive their motorbike across the sand to the waters edge before going fishing!
Exploring the DR: Macao, a Dominican Beach
On a recent and rare day-off from Casa de Campo events and activities, Philip and I made an escape out of Casa de Campo to a refreshingly Dominican and completly non-touristy destination – Macao, a virtually untouched beach on the Northern Coast of the Dominican Republic.
Only in the DR: My bike ‘super gato’ swims!
This week’s ‘Only in the DR’ photo was taken by me on a recent trip to Macao and yes it is a man driving his motorbike in the sea!
