On the Dominican Republic’s east coast, the small region of La Romana offers an unspoiled, quite area that lacks the commercial elements found in the more popular destinations, which makes it ideal for relaxation and getting away, and is one of the most authentic regions in the country.  La Romana is covered in hidden beaches and miles of natural landscape, making it an extremely beautiful destination. 

 And in La Romana, you will find the 7,00-acre Casa de Campo resort.  Built in 1990, it was designed to resemble a 16th century Mediterranean village.  They achieved this goal with cobblestone streets, stone carvings, fountains, shaded pathways, and arts to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic.

 Within this village you will find 300 hotel rooms, 1,600 villas, 10 restaurants, eight bars, 250-slip marina and yacht club, 18 swimming pools, shopping plazas, the private Minitas beach, a 5,000-seat open-air amphitheater, an equestrian center, museums, the luxury Cygalle Healing Spa, the artist’s community of Altos de Chavon, and golf carts provided for free for you to easily commute through the resort.

 All 300 hotel rooms come with patios, large bathrooms and all-inclusive options.  Their Los Altos residence features one, two and three bedroom, luxury units.  And most of their 1,600 villas have their own private pools and butlers, and some come with beachfront locations.  They are looking to add more villas through their renovation.  Celebrities such as Sammy Sosa, Oscar de la Renta and Beyonce, have chose to stay in these rooms and villas in the past.

 Casa de Campo is also known for its three award-winning, 18-hole, Pete Dye designed golf courses.  Top golfers visit here regularly for both tournaments and leisure.  And their legendary “Teeth of the Dog” course is the only known course with seven holes along the Caribbean Sea.

            For beauty and luxury look no farther than Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic .  When there, you can get a golf cart and a map so you can travel between activities.  This 30 year old part country club/part beach resort/part gated community is 7,000 acres big and offers golf, tennis, horseback riding, eco-trails and spa. 

            Casa de Campo is known for its three golf courses, the Teeth of the Dog, The Links, and The Dye Fore.  And after your 18^th hole you can go to the 19^th Hole Bar.  They also offer 12 tennis courts with professional instruction and stadium-style seating, and the resort hosts a yearly tennis tournament.  Not only do you have the opportunity for amazing activities, but you can also just lounge in the sun at Mientas Beach .

            And another main attraction of Casa de Campo is their spa.  There you can treat yourself to their personalized body boost treat.  In this treatment you pleasure in an exfoliating scrub followed by a wrap in mud of another mix, according to the client’s skin, and is followed by a two hour aromatherapy message.

            The rates at Casa de Campo start at $178 per room per night, and all-inclusive rates start at $305 per person per night.  For more information call 800-877-3643 or visit www.casadecampo.com.do.