Casa Tavarez

On the south coast of the Dominican Republic, just a few minutes’ drive from La Romana International Airport, Casa de Campo is perhaps the finest resort in the country. It was certainly the first, and now – more than 50 years on – it offers a comprehensive range of facilities including 13 tennis courts and three top-notch golf courses including the spectacular, ocean-view Teeth of the Dog.

A shooting range, equestrian centre and soccer school can all be found at Casa de Campo, so it’s the ideal resort for those who like their holidays active. As befits the location, you can enjoy various water-sports too, the Caribbean Sea and the Chavon River make for stunning aquatic adventures.

Positioned on the resort’s private Minitas Beach, you will find a buzzing beach club with excellent dining and often live music or a DJ to accompany it. The beach itself is an idyllic spot to catch the sun, and the turquoise waters are popular with snorkellers and kayakers too.

A local highlight for visitors is Altos de Chavon, a charming village which may look centuries old, but actually dates back only as far as 1982. This makes the painstaking recreation all the more impressive; along with an archaeological museum and cultural centre, you will even find an incredible open-air amphitheatre. Big-name musicians often visit Casa de Campo, so don’t be surprised to find the likes of Elton, Sting or Bryan Adams playing there. There is plenty to enjoy around this enchanting village – it’s the setting for an unforgettable night out.

About Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic certainly has what you would expect from a Caribbean haven – miles of white sandy beaches with sultry shores, secret lagoons & waterfalls, striking cliffs, dreamlike dunes, marvellous colonial architecture and bubbly locals. Infact, Dominican Republic is so varied that it possesses the highest peak within the Caribbean (Pico Duarte) and at the same time, Lake Enriquillo measures to be the lowest point of any island country.

Dominican Republic is certainly immersed in history - its capital city, Santo Domingo, was founded in 1496, around the same time the first Spanish settlers arrived. As a result, many of the bigger towns have a Spanish colonialist style to them and a lot of these Baroque architectural feats stand proud today. The Catedral de Santa Maria La Menor is a prime example of this, as it is over 500 years old and is the oldest Cathedral in the Americas.

The island’s beauty is widely celebrated and this is particularly noticeable in Dominican Republic’s Nature Reserves, or Eco-Reserves. Saona Island & National Park of the East are perhaps the most commonly known Reserves and truly encapsulate the sense & meaning of what it feels like to be on a desert island. Heading inland will reveal a totally different environment - visit Los Haitises and Jose Armando Bermudez National Parks’ to witness subtropical rainforests, where hiking trails and mountaineering spots can be found. You can’t visit this country without doing a trek, as you’ll be exposed to a world of native birds and scenery unlike anything you’ve witnessed. You'll have to see it with your own eyes to grasp the magnitude of its beauty.

Dominican’s love Baseball. That’s a fact! Pelota, as locals refer to it as, is an institution for anyone who was born on this island. Many strive to follow in the footsteps of national heroes like Pedro Martinez, Vladimir Guerrero and Sammy Sosa to name but a few. Dominican Baseball Season starts in mid-October and runs through to late January, so if you’re holidaying during this period, a game is a must. You might just fall in Glove with it! Oh, don’t forget the Golf! Dominican Republic has over twenty-five golf courses scattered around the island and many are proclaiming that it is fast becoming a premier golfing destination.

If you’re looking to slacken the reins and purely relax, you'll be pleased to know that there is an abundance of musical excitement that is usually displayed through Bachata, Merengue or Reggaetón. During the evening's festivities, you might find that a rum cocktail tends to go hand-in-hand with this racier side of island life. WARNING: Dominican’s certainly know how to party, so perhaps coincide your holiday with Carnival…you won’t regret it!

Dominican Republic is a rare beauty...just as remarkable as the Larimar stone that can only be found on these shores!

Prior to Booking

Please be aware that Dominican Republic is an island nation that experiences weather patterns dictated by the Atlantic Ocean to the north of the island and the Caribbean Sea to the south of the island. This tropical rainforest climate results in the island experiencing a hurricane season, which usually occurs between June to November. When thinking about booking your holiday to Dominican Republic, please consult Foreign travel advice for more information.

Entry Requirements

Tourists who are British Citizens will not require a visa and upon arrival and you are granted a 30-night stay. A US$20 Departure Tax is applicable to tourists, but is usually incorporated into the cost of a plane ticket. Please check Entry Requirements before departure.

2020 Local Public Holidays

1st January - New Year's Day
6th January - Epiphany
21st January - Our Lady of Altagracia    
26th January - Duarte Day
27th February - Independence Day
10th April - Good Friday
4th May - Labour Day
11th June - Corpus Christi
16th August - Restoration Day
24th September - Our Lady of Mercedes Day
9th November - Constitution Day
25th December – Christmas Day
26th December – Boxing Day
31st December - New Year’s Eve

Getting There

Dominican Republic is served by several airports, the most prominent flights from the UK will land in either Punta Cana International Airport or Santo Domingo Airport.

From the US:
Direct/Connecting flights are available from Newark Liberty, JFK & Miami International Airports' with Aeromexico, Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta, United, WestJet & United.

From the UK:
Direct flights are available from London on British Airways and TUI Airways. Chartered flights are also available from several other UK airports.