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Casa de camp : the bite of the "Teeth of Dog"

Casa de Campo is such a harmonious place that you can stay there and enjoy all the local facilities from golf to beach, and to Altos de Chavon, the medieval village.

Altos de Chavon is an architectural wonder dedicated to the arts and is a centre of culture. Commissioned to be an artist's village with a 16th century Mediterranean inspiration, Altos de Chavon construction began in 1976 under the direction of Roberto Copa, the Italian cinematographer. There is a museum of archaeology, an Italian church, different indigenous artefacts and art galleries, and, a roman amphitheatre, which has been inaugurated by Franck Sinatra in 1982.

For those who nevertheless want to trip out from the resort, tours can be booked to visit the city of La Romana and the sugar or tobacco industries or to the capital Santo Domingo which is the eldest colonial city in the Caribbean. The Santa Maria la Menor cathedral is a major monument and have an evening walk with the local people on the Malecon.

And for those who want to dine out, take a taxi and a passenger ferry to cross the Chavon river to an open-air restaurant "la Casita del Mar" where one can find local fresh selfish in a Caribbean ambience.

Rates are available featuring different packages in Hotel room and villa accommodations as well as special inclusive packages for golfers. "Completely Golf inclusive package" includes unlimited green fees on alternating golf courses, golf cart, range balls and club storage, casita accommodations, all meals with no restrictions, unlimited drinks in resorts restaurants plus horseback riding, tennis, beach watersports, fitness centre, airport transfers.

One can find the information on the following web site: www.casadecampo.com

or at Premier World Marketing 2600 SW Third Avenue,
Third Floor Miami, Fl 33129
Call 1-800-877-3643
or (305) 856-7083
Fax (305) 858-4677

Altos de Chavon, medieval

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