Casa de Campo vs Punta Cana: Which Dominican Republic Base Fits
Casa de Campo and Punta Cana are the two names that come up whenever a group starts planning a Dominican Republic villa week, and the choice between them is not about which is nicer. It is about how much you want to drive, how self-contained you want the week to be, and how big the […]
Beachfront Villas in the Dominican Republic: Access and Location Guide
Before shortlisting a Dominican Republic villa, distinguish a property directly on the beach from one with oceanfront, ocean-view or community beach access. Similar photographs can represent very different daily routines. The numbers Beachfront means directly on the beach; oceanfront means on the water, without necessarily having a beach. An ocean view does not imply frontage. […]
Dominican Republic Villas for Large Groups: Up to 34 Guests
The Dominican Republic offers estate-style options for large groups, but the right choice depends on the bedroom configuration, shared spaces and transport arrangements. Start with your guest list and compare specific properties rather than relying on an advertised headline capacity. The two largest Royale Estate – 15-Bedroom Villa — fifteen bedrooms, sleeps 34, in Punta […]
Where to Stay in the Dominican Republic: Punta Cana, Casa de Campo or Cap Cana
The Dominican Republic is the second-largest villa market we cover, and almost all of it sits in three gated communities within an hour or so of each other on the south-east coast. They look similar in photographs and are quite different in practice — in how self-contained they are, how close the water is, and […]
Cap Cana: Marina, Golf and Villa Guide

A guide to Cap Cana — Punta Espada golf, the marina, Juanillo Beach and Scape Park — and the villas inside this Dominican Republic community.
The Best Beaches in Punta Cana: An Honest Guide

Punta Cana is not one beach — it is a roughly 30-mile stretch of coastline with several distinct sections, from the dense resort corridor at Bávaro to the private, gated sand at Cap Cana. Which one is “best” depends on what you want out of the day: crowd level, water clarity, sargassum exposure, and how […]
Casa de Campo: Golf and Villa Guide to the Dominican Republic’s Storied Resort

A guide to Casa de Campo — Teeth of the Dog, Altos de Chávón, and the villas at the Dominican Republic’s original golf resort.
Dominican Republic Travel Guide: What to Know Before You Go

A practical guide to the Dominican Republic: getting there, the best time to visit, what the country is known for, and where our villas are.