Villa Caiman

The Dominican Republic’s first and premier resort, Casa de Campo enjoys a breath-taking location on the Caribbean Sea. With its three magnificent golf courses, a spa, private beaches and a host of sporting facilities, it’s the perfect place to get active, relax and enjoy some wonderful scenery.

Tennis courts, a shooting range and an equestrian centre are among the sports facilities at Casa de Campo, with kayaking, snorkelling, deep-sea fishing and more available to water-sports fans. A high-quality spa is there for your pampering needs, and the fitness centre has plenty of equipment for working out and professionals on hand to advise you.

Golfers will want to check out the renowned course, Teeth of the Dog – it’s highly ranked by those in the know – as well as the stunning Dye Fore and The Links. This trio has something to challenge even seasoned golfers, and breath-taking views of the Caribbean Sea add extra drama to the Teeth of the Dog.

The resort’s beach club on Minitas Beach combines relaxed dining with live music and DJ’s, an ambiance enhanced further by the gorgeous sea views. All sorts of other dining options are available around the resort, which also boasts some great nightlife.

Casa de Campo is on the edge of the large city of La Romana, so there is plenty more to see nearby. One local highlight is Altos de Chavon, a modern-day recreation of a 16th-century village, with a cultural centre, archaeological museum and an impressive 5,000-seater amphitheatre. Many of the biggest names in the music business have played it, from Sinatra to Sting.

The enchanting, nearby islands of Isla Catalina and Isla Saona are the local go-to spots for scuba-diving and snorkelling adventures – take a boat trip from La Romana and discover them for yourself.

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.