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Casa de Campo – Hotel Review

Casa de Campo is one of those hotels in the Caribbean that once you visit, all you can think of is returning. As you enjoy the privacy of your luxury oceanfront villa, you can’t help but start thinking about who’s going to make it on the guestlist for your next trip. As you wander the picturesque artist community of Altos de Chavon (located at Casa de Campo) you can’t help but feel that there are so many hidden gems begging to be discovered. There is so much to see and do on this 7000-acre property that one trip isn’t enough. Caribbean Journey visited recently and I’m going to share how we spent our days in hopes of inspiring your next Caribbean Vacation.

The second I walked into the light and airy entryway, I didn’t see any reason to leave the villa – ever. Villa Mar y Palma is one of the most incredible private villas in the Caribbean. The coastal chic decor is in sync with the natural beauty surrounding the home. The enormous rectangular pool is angled just right, giving you the perfect sunset view while floating away your worries, icy cold cocktail in hand. The bright green lawn spills over to the immaculately manicured golf course that seems to roll right into the sea. The setting was so perfect, I was tempted every day to pick up a golf club and try something new.

From the simple, fresh ingredients in my balsamic onion galette on the first night to searing fresh fish tableside the second night, Casa de Campo is now on my list of the best places to dine in the Caribbean.

We spent the last full day of our trip at Minitas Beach Club before heading over to Altos de Chavon that evening. A short ride away from most villas, Minitas can be described as a hip hangout for the cool kids. We can start with the food here too, because why not? Food is such an integral part of the travel experience! We reserved a private cabana for the day, providing us ample shade, and proceeded to order one of everything on the menu…almost.

All private villas at Casa de Campo come with swimming pools, but not all are oceanview. So at least once during your trip, you’ll find yourself heading over to Minitas to take a dip in one of their pools and stare at the endless horizon.

 :: Susan, Laura, Rachel, Julie, Heather ::

I’ve been booking villas in the Caribbean for over 20 years, but Casa de Campo always intimidated me. I couldn’t grasp the layout from the dozen or so maps I’ve studied. I wasn’t sure how all of the activities they offer, and fine dining restaurants on property, could fit in a villa vacation. This property required more than a travel agent tour; it needed complete and total immersion. Suffice to say; our immersion project was a total success! I am incredibly confident in my knowledge of Casa de Campo now, and I’m excited for the opportunity to help our clients pick the best villa for their future vacations!