Tennis Travel Destinations Casa de Campo: Wimbledon of the Caribbean

September 20, 2013 | By New York Tennis Magazine Staff

Casa de Campo, the 7,000-acre resort offers the largest experiences found in the Caribbean, including choice accommodations in hotel rooms and suites or spacious villa homes; the acclaimed The Beach Club by Le Cirque and La Caña by Il Circo; along with dozens of other restaurants, bars and lounges throughout the property; discover the sporting life experiences with 90-holes of Pete Dye-designed golf courses: The Teeth of the Dog, Links, La Romana Country Club and Dye Fore; shooting center; equestrian center; polo club; marina for deep sea and river fishing; a yacht club; and exclusive beaches. Culture is abound at the shops, museums, church, galleries of Altos de Chavon, the 16th Century replica Mediterranean village including the 5,000-seat Grecian style amphitheater, a site of international touring concerts. For total relaxation, Casa de Campo Spa offers holistic and ayurvedic treatments, yoga, meditation and natural rejuvenation.

La Terraza Tennis Club is located overlooking the entire resort and Caribbean Sea called the “Wimbledon of the Caribbean,” it features 13 fast-dry Har-Tru courts, 10 of which are lit for night play. Thirty-two ball boys in crisp white tennis attire chase errant shots, not only making guests’ matches more pleasant, but helping local Dominican children learn the game and look forward to a brighter future. A former ballboy rose up in ranks at La Terraza to become a junior pro, then pro and is now representing the Dominican Republic in the race for the Davis Cup. In the fall of 2013, La Terraza will host the 36th Annual International Tennis Open, an event that attracts 300-plus players from Latin America, Europe and the United States.

Casa de Campo’s warm signature hospitality has made it a favorite destination for generations, no matter what your passion is. For ease of arrival, the resort’s Casa de Campo/La Romana International Airport (LRM) is just five minutes from check-in and is serviced by: JetBlue Airways, with direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) now three days a week; and American Airlines, with daily non-stop service from Miami International Airport (MIA). A quick 45-minute drive, Santo Domingo International Airport (SDQ) and Punta Cana international Airport (PUJ) operate daily direct flights from all major U.S. airports.

For more information, call (855) 877-3643 or visit www.casadecampo.com.do.


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