Casa de Campo – Dominican Republic – On Voyage.tv

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Casa de Campo is a luxury complex of 1,500 private vacation homes and a resort set on 7,000 acres in the Dominican Republic. The resort also contains one of Latin America’s principal polo venues, three golf courses, a shooting club and a replica of a 16th-century Italian village. Casa de Campo attracts an upscale mix of families, business people and those seeking a relaxing getaway.

The reception area is in a glass-walled air-conditioned lounge with travertine floors and a mixture of antique oriental and copper vases. There is a special check-in lounge for VIPs. The decor, by fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, is done in tropical style. Rooms feature a balcony or patio furnished with cushioned rattan chairs, woven cane and mahogany furniture, tiled floors and louvered doors and windows. In addition to the guestrooms and suites, there are three- and four-bedroom villas for larger families or groups; these have added amenities such as spa tubs.

Among the resort’s exclusive dining venues is The Beach Club by Le Cirque, affiliated with the famed New York restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner. Lago Grill, with open-air seating and views of the golf course and beach, serves breakfast and lunch. Chinois serves pan-Asian fare for lunch and dinner. At the marina, La Casita is open for dinner with a menu specializing in seafood and Spanish cuisine. Other dinner-only dining venues include La Piazzetta for Italian cuisine and Tropicana for steaks and other grilled dishes. Light fare and beverages are served at the golf course’s 19th Hole, Onno’s Tapas Bar and the poolside Upper Deck.

Consistently ranked among the best golf resorts in the Caribbean, Casa de Campo has three 18-hole courses designed by Pete Dye. On the resort’s private beach guests can go sailing, paddle-boating or kayaking. Casa de Campo also has its own stables for horseback riding; several swimming pools; a disco; a shooting center for skeet, trap and clay shooting; 13 tennis courts of which 10 are lighted; and the Cygalle Healing Spa. If that’s not enough to keep guests busy, there are supervised activities for children and excursions for sightseeing, fishing and other activities can easily be arranged.