7,000 acres. That’s how vast the property at Casa De Campo is. But you’d be remiss to think it’s a typical mega resort that lacks character and interest. This, my friends, is a property filled with talking points…
Nestled on the coast of La Romana, Casa De Campo was the first resort to open in the Dominican Republic nearly 50 years ago and has been attracting discerning travellers and celebs from around the globe ever since (Drake, Jennifer Lopez, Vin Diesel, the Kardashians, Frank Sinatra, Elton John and Oscar de la Renta to name a few).
While many of their high-profile guests arrive by yacht or private jet (the resort owns an airport and marina) who stay in jaw-dropping villas, we “settled” for the more modest hotel rooms…
Did I mention that all guests get their own golf cart? Yup, there isn’t much this resort hasn’t thought of — one of the reasons they’ve received four stars from the Forbes Travel Guide and four diamonds from AAA.
A look around the property and you’ll quickly understand why Casa De Campo is a playground for the rich and famous. Many flock here for the award-winning Teeth of the Dog golf course, but there’s plenty more beyond the perfectly-manicured fairways and greens. Like the state-of-the-art equestrian facility with over 200 horses…
The restaurants are also a big draw on at this resort. Don’t leave without trying the Dominican Fried Fish at Minitas Beach Club & Restaurant, the breakfast buffet at Lago Restaurant or the Fried Sea Bass with passion fruit sauce at La Casita.
If you’re looking for beautiful beaches, they’ll deliver on that front too. Casa De Campo has three private beaches — a trip to Catalina Island and sunset swim at Minitas Beach are musts.
If you prefer to lounge poolside, the property has four glorious pools, each with a different vibe — including an adults-only pool and family-friendly pool at Minitas Beach Club.
And if you’re a spa gal like me, they have a serene spa tucked on the grounds so you can escape from it all. They use Ayurvedic techniques and local organic ingredients to help you relax and detoxify.
But perhaps the most impressive feature at Casa De Campo is Altos de Chavón — a replica 16th century Mediterranean village dotted with artist studios, lined with cobblestone streets and home to the St. Stanislaus Church and a 5,000-seat amphitheatre!
Impressive, right? Now for the best part: you don’t have to break the bank to stay here. Casa De Campo regularly offers deals throughout the year so make sure to check their site for all-inclusive offers (this summer they’re as low as $199/night and two kids can stay, eat & play for free), Deal of the Day and holiday offerings. Trust me, you will be getting incredible value for the dollars spent. There is truly no shortage of activities on the resort (many packages also include unlimited horseback riding, tennis and water sports), the service is on point and the food & drink quality is top notch. It’s the kind of place you’ll want to tell everyone about. And one I hope to return to time and time again…
A huge thanks to Casa De Campo and the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic for hosting us on this press trip. As always, reviews and opinions are my very own.
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