Exclusive villa rental - golf property newsletter

As the year comes to an end we wish all our clients, home owners, supporters, and friends a very happy holiday season. May all of your dreams and hopes come true !

2010 will be an excellent year to look into the residential property market. Prices in our resorts have maintained a steady level throughout the crisis, and construction has kept a strong pace, the best proof that buying a property with us is a sound investment. If you are thinking of getting your own home, we are here to assist you in any way. Please do not hesitate to ask for our advise at idconsulting@codetel.net.do

A new yacht sales and service company, has just set up shop in the Casa de Campo marina. Eudaldo R. Hernandez founded ERH marine, primarily to sell yachts, but with a vision to provide much more; ERH marine does sell boats, but they also provide an exceptional customer service, which stretches far beyond the purchase of the perfect boat. Instead of a "sales office", ERH Marine has an owners lounge - complete with plasma-screen TV and comfy sofas, the perfect place to relax after a tough day’s sailing!

Cap cana has succesfully restructured its debt. The global economy crisis virtually shut down the international capital markets for Latin American issuers as Cap Cana. The succesful issue of new bonds in exchange for the 2006 bonds was formalized last month, allowing the re-starting of the construction and development of the next real estate stages of this unique developing tourist resort, known as "The World's Great Destination"
About Cap Cana

At PUNTACANA Resort, the Hacienda is the latest development. Only a few minutes from PLAYA SERENA beach and P.B. DYE design golf course.
Only lots for sale, of sizes about 1,700 sq mts. to 2,400 sq mts, starting at US$ 350,000.- to USD$600,000 with golf & lake view, ( under development ) ready and playable by SUMMER 2010.
More about Puntacana properties

Central Romana is investing 160 million US$ to ensure Casa de Campo's elite status in the Caribbean region. Recently the company installed a new combustion system at the sugar mill in order to reduce energy use and to inprove the environment protection.Also the company will conclude a state of the art medical center to be added to the existing hospital.

In the resort the company is completing the new golf course next to the back nine of the Dye Fore, another addition to the Pete Dye's golf legacy.

At Altos de Chavon the popular Papa Jack's bar has undergone a major face lift. A covered deck was added and now offers accomodation to a restaurant, run by famous chef Carlos Rosario who also does home catering to villa owners.

Another important step for the convenience of the villa owners and guests was the inauguration of Scotiabank at Puntacana Village. On January 2009, the 4th stage of Galerias at Puntacana Village will be opened. It will offer more options and services, including a bakery, Mailboxes Inc, restaurants, shops and others. Meanwhile, Ilumel, one of the largest home décor stores in the country, opened successfully this year in the new Shopping Mall. Soon, Cerarte (home flooring) and a professional Gym will open there too. Jumbo Supermarket and Ferreteria Americana are also scheduled by contract, to begin construction during the first trimester of 2009.
 
 Puntacana Resort & Club has partnered with an international company, Blue Mall, to build a 30,000mts2 (300,000 square feet) high end mall, which is already being designed and will be ready to begin construction by mid 2009.

Quoting the popular magazine Golf Vacation Insider, Cap Cana is poised to become the golf mecca of the Caribbean

Perhaps it was validation that, months later, Golfweek magazine came out with its list of "Best Caribbean Courses," and Punta Espada was ranked No. 1.

We suggest you already mark your agenda for the next PGA tour Cap Cana Championship scheduled for March 23-29 and start making reservations to rent one of our gorgeous private properties

Set dramatically upon the majestic headlands, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, only nine final opportunities remain to purchase at Westin's Cliffside Condominiums at Roco Ki with living spaces ranging from just over 2,000 up to over 3,100 square feet. Westin's world-class design standards add a sophisticated interior styling to tropical oceanfront living with fully-furnished interiors and custom European style kitchens and baths. Owners will enjoy the many world-class amenities of the resort and also have the opportunity to place their condo into the Westin rental management program. In addition, The Faldo Legacy Course at Roco Ki is enjoying early comparison to the finest courses in the world.

More information about this resort 

Construction of the 196-room Four Season Casa de Campo Resort continues at a rapid pace. The site is buzzing with over 700 workers putting in 7-day work weeks and into the night to open the resort on schedule in the winter of 2009.
 
The construction of the Four Seasons Casa de Campo comes at a time when despite world economic conditions the nation is experiencing a spurt in the development of luxury resorts. The country has been moving away from its all-inclusive label as foreign and local investors are building eight upscale and boutique resorts to open between 2009 and 2010. The Four Seasons brand will match the Casa de Campo’s reputation for having some of the top golf courses in the world and the best in the Caribbean with reputably one of the best luxury hotel brands in the world.

More information about the resort

Condé Nast Traveler has named PUNTACANA Resort & Club as a finalist in the magazine‘s 2008 World Savers Awards. The judges rated how applicants exercise social responsibility in five key areas: poverty alleviation, cultural and/or environmental preservation, education, wildlife conservation, and health. Thirty-eight finalists were selected and the final winners were determined by compiling the judges‘ overall rankings.

Puntacana Resort & Club was created with a vision for social and environmental sustainability and continues its commitment to balancing economic growth with the health and well-being of the local community and environment. In addition, the resort's villas are situated to take advantage of natural breezes and existing vegetation, with design elements that reduce direct sunlight and solar heat. A large portion of the resort features thatch roofs, a local material that maintains interior air temperature and reduces need for air conditioning and new pilots are being conducted using solar hot water heaters and energy saving technologies throughout the resort. High ceilings and tall windows also allow for natural light to replace artificial lighting for the longest period of time possible.

More information about the resort