If there is an accommodation that only the top artists in the world choose to go on vacation and disconnect from the world, it is, without a doubt, Casa de Campo . This luxury resort located in La Romana , in the Dominican Republic has proven to be much more than just a place to spend the night. So much so that it has been classified as a 'destination city' thanks to its concept that fuses hospitality , gastronomy , entertainment and fun intertwined throughout the 28 square kilometers that make it up.
CASA DE CAMPO RESORTS & VILLAS. PHOTO: COURTESY
Casa de Campo Resort & Villas emerged as an exclusive real estate project during the 1980s. The mastermind behind this ambitious project was Charles Bluhdorn – an Austrian-American – founder and president of Gulf and Western, the conglomerate of which he was subsidiary Paramount Pictures . Previously, La Romana was nothing more than a sugar area , and the first villas were built for the workers to live in and over time a holiday destination was created in which films such as 'The Godfather II' have also been filmed.
POOL AREA. PHOTO: COURTESY
MINITAS BEACH. PHOTO: COURTESY
Currently Casa de Campo has at its guests' disposal a resort , villas , private houses , three golf courses : Dye Fore , The Links and Teeth of the Dog –one of the best golf courses in the world–. It also has 13 tennis courts , an equestrian center , three virgin beaches : Manitas , Palmilla and Isla Saona , a shooting range , eight restaurants and two food courts. trucks . In addition to three pool areas , a movie theater , gym and a spa where they offer relaxing massages, aromatherapy, sauna, jacuzzi and much more. As well as La Marina and Altos de Chavón .
'TEETH OF THE DOG' GOLF COURSE . PHOTO: COURTESY
EQUESTRIAN CENTER. PHOTO: COURTESY
The property has different types of accommodation, such as 'Superior Casitas' – the first constructions –, Elite Suites , Premier Presidential Suite , Premier Luxury Suites and Premier Jr. Suites – the new rooms. Each of them stands out for its design and interior design that evoke modern luxury. In addition, they have all the amenities and even a private terrace with views of the golf course. There are a total of 2,500 villas and private homes where Jennifer Lopez , Kim Kardashian , Rihanna , Ricky Martin , among other celebrities, have stayed.
PREMIER SUITE. PHOTO: COURTESY
VILLA MAR Y PALMA. PHOTO: COURTESY
A must-see in this destination is La Marina , a picturesque little town that has boutiques , restaurants, a seaport, a supermarket and even a cinema in its surroundings . And, of course, direct access to Minitas Beach , a peaceful natural pool that has its own beach club . So is Altos de Chavón , a town inspired by Italian Tuscany that has been the setting for great filming. Its name is due to the Chavón River that runs just below it . There is also an art gallery , the Anthropological Museum , bars, restaurants – such as La Piazzetta –, the church of Saint Stanislaus – which Pope John Paul II visited and left the ashes of Saint Stanislaus, the patron saint of Poland – and the amphitheater of Greco-Roman style, which was inaugurated by the musician Frank Sinatra . Without a doubt it is the most exclusive accommodation in the Dominican Republic.
Website: casadecampo.com.do
THE MARINE. PHOTO: COURTESY
ALTOS DE CHAVÓN. PHOTO: COURTESY
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