The Playa Dorada Golf Course, inaugurated in 1976 within the popular Playa Dorada Resort in Puerto Plata, is a masterpiece of the legendary golf course architect, Robert Trent Jones Sr. Listed by the prestigious Golf Digest magazine among the 100 best in the world, this relatively flat golf course, in the middle of the lush […]
VOGUE sets its eyes on the Dominican Republic. Not only because 5 great Dominican professionals are succeeding in the world of modeling worldwide, but also because our beautiful island has been chosen by several important travel publications in recent months as one of the main destinations for 2021 holiday. The world’s travel plans have been […]
“Teeth of the Dog: the # 1 Golf Course in the Caribbean and ranked # 27 in the world.” Simply spectacular, meticulously sculpted from the rugged rocks and coral of the Dominican coast, the steadfastness and challenge of creating Teeth of the Dog may well equate to a round of golf. The golf course that […]
Confidence and investment climate improve in Dominican Republic. This is a headline that we are proud of and hope it will continue to improve even more. From Caribbean Villa Retreats we are always on the lookout for positive news about our beloved Dominican Republic, therefore, despite the fact that we are experiencing difficult times worldwide, […]
Dominican Republic has become the first Island in the Caribbean to use technology for maps of corals & coastal marine habitats. The images that make up this series of maps cover near-shore habitats within the approximately 7,500 square kilometers of the Southeast Reef Marine Sanctuary area. This information will serve as a baseline to monitor the […]
Elevating the Game, World-class Golf. Originally designed in 1995 by golf legend and celebrated architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr., Playa Grande Golf Course is not only the last course he designed but also one considered among his best. Rees Jones (son of the original architect) and Bryce Swanson completed an extensive renovation of Playa Grande […]
Excursions in Punta Cana can not only take you to discover wonderful beaches, virgin natural parks or adventure for the whole family, there is also a place for partying and nightlife. And from that, in the Coco Bongo and Imagine Cave Clubs they know more than anywhere else. The city considers all budget ranges and […]
January arrives and again is that magical time of the year, where moms, whales and humpback whale escorts can be spotted on the shores of the Dominican Republic. Specifically in the north coast, in Banco de la Plata and Banco Navidad, where they mate or give birth to their young in the warm waters of […]
The former president of the United States, Bill Clinton, said that the Dominican Republic is a safe destination for tourism and calls on its citizens to visit the Caribbean country without fear. Clinton said he has always felt safe in the Dominican Republic, while stating that, “This nation is well managed and the people involved […]
We continue with our exciting blog post series where we tell you all about the magnificent Golf Courses of the Dominican Republic. Introducing Punta Espada Golf Course. Punta Espada debuted in 2007 and Nicklaus incorporated the natural coastal topography of cliffs, beach and lagoons into the design, routing almost half the holes on the layout […]