Casa de Campo: The Dominican Republic's Luxury Resort of Choice for Celebrity Vacations

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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