Casa de Campo - background:
The name means "country house", but don't let that humble moniker fool you: this is the Dominican Republic's holiday colossus, with 7000 acres and a legendary golf course, a place where Michael Jackson wed Lisa Presley, even.
Casa de Campo is in the south of the island in La Romana. A hint of the place's importance: the airport five minutes away is called the La Romana/ Casa de Campo airport.
Many wealthy Dominicans have second homes here. Regular guests, meanwhile, can stay in two-story "casitas" or more upscale villas with staff who'll cook and clean.
What's special about Casa de Campo:
equestrian center: trail riding, jumping lessons, polo lessons, English, Western-- you name it
top-rated Teeth of the Dog golf course (one of several)Altos de Chavon, a reproduction of a 16th century Italian village: cobblestone streets, jewelry and pottery boutiques, etc.
activities such as sporting clays, and "the sport of kings": i.e., polo. (See photo link.)
16 swimming pools, including two kids' pools.
the sheer scale of it allCasa de Campo, for families:
kids' and teen program; counsellors speak English and Spanish
free daily activities, such as sandcastle-building, merengue (dance) lessons, volleyball, bingo.
many different kids' programs are offered, for different ages from babies to tweens and teens. For example, Toddlers'n'Casa takes kids ages 1 to 3 for a half-day program; Cost is $31/half-day. (Check site for updates.)
Also, "Nannies by Day" will care for 1 or 2 kids for $47/day; "Nannies by Night" will babysit at night.Casa 'Tweens takes kids age 8 to 12. Activies might include biking, archery, river fishing, kayaking.teens have their own private club at night; daytime actiities too
kayaks, banana boats, hobie cats, windsurfers, paddle boats and fishing boats are available. a nice day outing is a snorkeling trip to Catalina IslandKeep in mind about Casa de Campo:
this resort is huge. To get to the beach, you'll probably need to take the (free) shuttle; or you can rent your own golf cart
English may not be spoken enough, or well enough, at the kids' club for your child to feel comfortable
the beach may be crowded. This resort can house 3000 guests!Casa de Campo offers different types of payment plans, including plans with meals, drinks, unlimited horseback-riding and non-motorized watersports. With some plans, two kids under eighteen stay free with parents.Find out more about Casa de Campo:
See the Casa de Campo sitecheck visitors' comments at TripAdvisor.com (-just enter "Casa de Campo" in the searchbox) Check prices
This brief profile is meant to introduce this resort to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person. Always check resort sites for updates.
