THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVANTAGES OF CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING
Fishing is a recreational activity that whole family can enjoy. However, fish populations must be preserved and the environment in which they live protected in order to ensure that future generations can also enjoy fishing. Catch and release is a method that Marina Cap Cana in conjunction with the Billfish Foundation promote to protect the environment… Continue Reading
13 ACTIVITIES IN CAP CANA TO TONE YOUR MIND, BODY AND SOUL
Want a burst of happiness and relaxation? Get involved in a physical activity. Whether you are playing sports, working out at a gym, or taking a brisk walk, physical activity triggers brain chemicals that make you feel happier and more relaxed. Team sports in particular provide a chance to unwind and engage in a satisfying challenge… Continue Reading
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE
The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace promotes healthy lifestyles and emphasizes the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) focus on giving as many people as possible access to sport. It is day when some of the world’s leading sportspeople work together with communities to bring sporting opportunities to enrich lives, particularly children. The IOC… Continue Reading
EASTER PICNIC EGG HUNT FOR KIDS WITH HEALTHY HEARTS
With the aim of raising funds in benefit of the Latiendo Por Ti Foundation, Los Establos, Ciudad Ecuestre held a fun day for the whole family, called “Easter Picnic Egg Hunt “. On the occasion of the celebration of Easter, children and adults enjoyed a day of fun in an equestrian environment with various activities… Continue Reading
RIDGWAY’S HAWK NESTING SEASON
Cap Cana is honored to be the home of a Ridway’s Hawk couple , which have lived and nested in our community for the past 3 years. Ridgway’s hawk (Buteo ridgwayi) is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, native to the island of Hispaniola. Despite its common name, this bird is a Buteo buzzard and not a true Accipiter hawk. It was named after the… Continue Reading
8 SPOTS TO BREAK A SWEAT DURING HOLY WEEK
Easter is fast-approaching, and leading up to the springtime holiday is Holy Week, which, in Roman Catholic tradition, is the last week of Lent, taking place right before Easter (which falls on Sunday, March 20th this year). Parades, processions, traditional celebrations, lively festivities, marching bands, festive foods: These are the sights, sounds, and flavors of Holy… Continue Reading
A brief history of the Dominican Independence
Today in Cap Cana we commemorate the 172th anniversary of the independence of the Dominican Republic, at the Eden Roc’s Beach Club drinks were decorated with a flag, Little John had a special menu of traditional Dominican food and a merengue group, the brunch at La Mona included a tasty Dominican platter and L’Stella Cigar and celebrated… Continue Reading
7 SPOTS TO CHILLAX DURING HOLY WEEK
The city is slowly emptied during Holy Week, while arrivals increase in provinces all over the country. The long weekend is upon us when going home to your hometown or simply getting away to a vacation is de rigeur. It may seem strange to combine religion with summer vacation, but for many Dominicans, Holy Week… Continue Reading
THE EASTER EGG
Article repost from Wikipedia Easter eggs, also called Paschal eggs, are decorated eggs that are often given to celebrate Easter or springtime. As such, Easter eggs are common during the season of Easter tide (Easter season). The oldest tradition is to use dyed and painted chicken eggs, but a modern custom is to substitute chocolate eggs, or plastic eggs filled with confectionery such as chocolate. Although eggs, in… Continue Reading
7 SPOTS FOR KIDS DURING HOLY WEEK
Holy Week is of significant importance for the safe and healthy growth of children. This is the moment to set aside the books and enjoy of the great outdoors. Play, run, laugh and simply live those small details that are part of a healthy childhood. Cap Cana everyday during Holy Week, has in store a vast list… Continue Reading
DOMINICAN CARNIVAL FOLKLORE
Although some towns celebrate it during March, Holy Week, and August, the Carnival in the Dominican Republic is celebrated throughout the entire month of February. The festival usually climaxes around February 27th, which is the Dominican Independence Day. In Santo Domingo, this primarily involves a large display of military power (including the Dominican air force, navy, and other armed forces)…. Continue Reading
9 SPOTS TO DINE AND WINE DURING HOLY WEEK
There’s much good reason to stay in Cap Cana during Holy Week. Apart from stress-free traffic, paradisaical beaches, Eco-adventure excursions, the best golf of the Caribbean and Mexico, an active sport fishing season, children and family activities through out the whole complex, it all comes down to fueling energy with the most exceptional gastronomy of the region. Mediteranean, italian, latin-american… Continue Reading
SAY NO TO LOBSTER, SUPPORT THE BAN
From the 1st. of March to the 30th of June the capture and marketing of spiny lobster species , Caribbean spiny (Panulirusargus), spotted spiny (Panulirusguttatus), slipper lobster (Scyllaridesaequinoctialis) and Spanish slipper lobster (Parribacusantarcticus) is banned throughout the Dominican Republic’s territory (Decree 119-12 of Law 307-04, issued by President Leonel Fernandez on March 16, 2012). Violating this provision… Continue Reading
Eden Roc at Cap Cana welcomes the renowned Chef Patrick O’Connell
January 18, 2016 (Cap Cana, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic) – The renowned American chef Patrick O’Connell of The Inn at Little Washington in Washington made his way south to participate in a exclusive Culinary Weekends at Eden Roc at Cap Cana, as part of a Relais & Chateuax chef-exchange program. Chef Patrick O’Connell and Chef Re Fraschini joinied in the kitchen… Continue Reading
AGUALINDA AND LECHUZA THROUGH TO BRONZE CUP FINAL ON SATURDAY AT LOS ESTABLOS
Article repost from Pololine Agualinda 10 Samanes 7 MVP Pelón Stirling From the throw-in to the final bell, Agualinda had their opponents in a headlock. Uruguayan Stirling was unstoppable, scoring two goals in the first chukka and three in the second, while Frayssinet could only put score one in the first. Silva was valiant and… Continue Reading