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Five Reasons why Dominican Republic is perfect for Families!
Five Reasons why Dominican Republic is perfect for Families
Nestled along the coastline of Punta Cana on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic, surrounded by pristine beaches, towering cliffs and tropical forests, Eden Roc at Cap Cana has always been proud of showcasing, since day one, a warm and sincere Dominican spirit and nature through its identity, its locally-sourced cuisine, its individual design and its dedicated and authentic staff.
While belonging to the world, Eden Roc at Cap Cana is deeply attached to its living roots and fully embraces its deep connection to local environment. This is why, today, more than ever, it’s time to travel off beaten tracks, discover what Dominican Republic is hiding to the world and discover five reasons why Dominican Republic is perfect for families, starting from the celebration of this so-not-well-known Dominican Independence Day.
Today, the 27th of February 2018, Dominican Republic is celebrating its 174 years of independence and the birth of its nation. As a brief reminder, in 1844, Juan Pablo Duarte, Dominican’s Founding Father fought against the Haitian occupation to gain Dominican Republic’s rights to be, after having been colonized by Spain in 1492, appropriated by French troops in 1795. Since 174 years, Dominicans are commemorating this special day through activities and traditions, tributes and celebrations to glorify the historic tipping point and rich cultural patrimony.
Literally nestled at the crossroads of international histories, Dominican Republic never stops surprising historic buffs and explorers of all ages as well as Eden Roc at Cap Cana’s purpose to perpetuate a living cultural heritage, starting from its individual architecture and each of its suites drenched in vibrant tropical colors such as cerise, golden yellow, azure, plum and lime green – obviously remembering the rainbow colors of Dominican countryside little houses.
As a getaway to the world, as a getaway to meaningful experiences, Eden Roc at Cap Cana aims to offer the best escape throughout of the ordinary historical, cultural and adventurous excursions & experiences, all family-friendly, all waiting to be discovered… Dominican Republic, essentially well-known for its paradisiac beaches, warm temperatures and Caribbean palm trees offers also a wide range of activities for family’s greater enjoyment. As vacations are all about having a good time, the decadent playground of Eden Roc holds delights for kids of all ages. Young guests have enchanting places to call their own, dedicated and protected spaces, full of wonder and pleasure made for parents and families greater enjoyment and best memories.
1. Caribbean Sea, Dominican sun and family fun
Dominican Republic is all about catching the endless deep blue horizon. Families will enjoy playing in the sand, snorkel through a string of reefs and crystal clear waters or scuba-dive to discover magnificent undersea gardens, and end the day, admiring the Dominican bright sunset during a private sailing cruise. Both parents and their beloved kids will adore improving their surfing or kitesurfing skills while enjoying the outstanding waves of Macao beach.
2. Live the Dominican nature
Families can immerse themselves in the Dominican Republic’s lush natural scenery through all nature-based adventurous attractions, cultural activities and highly entertaining experiences. Thrill seekers families will ride a Zip-Line in a natural high cliff with panoramic views of the Caribbean coastline or will handle off roads with Buggies direction tropical forests and pristine beaches. Adventurous ones will stroll in the finest caving or plunge into Hoyo Azul, a hidden cenote and its astonishing turquoise water.
The participation at “Amore on the Coast” and “Blu Eden” is subject to a USD 120 price, per person, taxes not included. Wine pairing by the resort’s exceptional Sommelier is not included in the event price and will be available at an additional cost of USD 75.00 per person.
3. Family-friendly sports getaways
Located in this most exclusive gated beachfront community, Eden Roc at Cap Cana is also home to a state-of-the-art equestrian center offering riding lessons, various tennis courts and the No. 1 golf course in the Caribbean, a Jack Nicklaus signature course and its breathtaking views. Whether you are professional or amateur, Eden Roc at Cap Cana is the place where families can share unforgettable rides, plays and matches.
4. The Dominican Republic: Gastronomic Capital of the Caribbean
While parents can lounge by the infinity pool or Caletón Beach at Eden Roc Beach Club, kids will definitely adore playing by the kid’s pool or the sea, supervised by our lifeguards. At Eden Roc at Cap Cana, equipped with a mini spa for manicures, pedicures and hairstyling, as well as a video gaming area and a central area for play and storytelling, the Koko Kid’s Club features all sorts of memorable activities and services for children’ enjoyment (aged from 4-12): scavenger hunts, arts & crafts, contests, kid-sized kayak and numerous other activities. Private babysitting services are also offered.
Families can also experience Dominican culinary delights in our restaurants inspired by a rich gastronomic Dominican heritage. If a couple of traditional dishes are served, above all, families will enjoy a personalized cooking class (as part of our Family package). A Kid’s menu is proposed in our restaurants, 3 starters and 8 main courses options, all dishes showcased are in accordance with Eden Roc at Cap Cana’s culinary commitment and nutritive children’s necessities.
5. Experience out of the ordinary family trips
Exhilarated families will enjoy giving in to the rhythms of Dominican Republic and stroll on the cobblestoned Zona Colonial in Santo Domingo, look up to admire the first Cathedral Santa María La Menor from the 16th century, taste Caribbean flavors: Dominican rum, coffee and chocolate, or simply rent a private yacht and plunge into the Caribbean on a family trip. Off beaten tracks, families can fly over an outstanding variety of landscapes direction isolated pristine beaches of Bahia de las Aguilas, Cayo Levantado or Saona Island. They can encounter Humpback Whales in Samana Bay for both parents and kids’ delights and discover wonderful cascades on a horseback ride.
It’s your time to unwind the Dominican way while enjoying family vacations, welcome to Eden Roc at Cap Cana.
About Eden Roc at Cap Cana
Eden Roc at Cap Cana is a five-star resort nestled in the most exclusive gated beachfront community of the Dominican Republic. The 30,000-acre Cap Cana community is home to pristine beaches, towering cliffs and tropical forests, a bustling marina, and the No. 1 golf course in the Caribbean and Mexico, a Jack Nicklaus signature course. Blending the impeccable standards of the French and Italian Rivieras with the warmth and relaxed charms of the Caribbean, Eden Roc at Cap Cana currently presents 32 lavish free-standing suites and two villas, all with private pools and remarkable comforts, 26 two-bedroom beachfront suites as well as a world-class spa spanning two separate facilities and beachfront scenery. The premier Punta Cana resort boasts the newly-enhanced Eden Roc Beach Club, featuring a private beach with a Blue Flag certification, infinity pool and new Nikkei-themed BLUE Grill + Bar. Culinary experiences include fine-dining Mediterraneo Restaurant with Executive Chef Gianluca Re Fraschini at the helm; oceanfront La Palapa, featuring international cuisine with traditional local influence; and a visiting celebrity chef series providing one of the most diverse gastronomic experiences in the Caribbean. The AAA Four-Diamond property is a proud member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux collection, as well as Virtuoso Hotels & Resorts, Ensemble Travel Group, Altour Hotel Collection, Fine Hotels & Resorts, Signature Travel Network, the International Association of Golf Tour Operators and Forbes Travel Guide.
About Relais & Châteaux
Relais & Châteaux is an exclusive collection of over 520 of the finest charming hotels and gourmet restaurants in 60 countries. The prestigious family of hoteliers and Grands Chefs from around the world shares a passion and a personal commitment to ensure that customers are aware of moments of exceptional harmony, an unforgettable celebration of the senses.
Delicious Journeys with Chef Roberto Allocca
Eden Roc at Cap Cana hosts Michelin-Star Chef Roberto Allocca for week-long culinary extravaganza
February feasting programme spans Valentine’s Day and President’s Weekend
As part of the resort’s series of Delicious Journeys, Eden Roc at Cap Cana will be hosting Chef Roberto Allocca from Relais Blu for an exceptional culinary residency this February, inspired by his restaurant in Capri, Italy. Beginning with “Amore on the Coast”, a special Valentine’s Day dinner on February 14th at La Palapa by Eden Roc, Chef Roberto Allocca will prepare an exciting five course menu, serving Italian specialties such as Buffalo mozzarella with basil perfume oil and clam and lemon risotto. Allocca will then join Eden Roc at Cap Cana’s Chef Gianluca Re Fraschini for “Blu Eden” at Mediterraneo Restaurant on February 17th to showcase the cuisine of his Michelin-starred restaurant, Il Relais Blu. Courses will include roasted lobster with potatoes, artichoke and crustacean sabayon, paccheri with grouper ragù, pumpkin flower, black pepper and roasted orange, and duck magret, lacquered with topinambur and provolone ravioli.
Named Best Chef of Italy in 2011, Roberto Alloca began his early training in some of the best Italian restaurants. In 2013 he became Executive Chef of Relais Blu in Massa Lubrense, located between the coasts of Sorrento and Amalfi where his excellent work led him to achieve his first Michelin Star in 2014. The restaurant was born from the love for gastronomic culture of the Mediterranean, and Chef Roberto Allocca’s passion for the traditional and international cuisine was the key part of Relais Blu to achieve great success. The underlying philosophy of his work is combining local products and enhancing the taste with innovative cooking techniques without forgetting the true tradition. As a result, the majority of the ingredients are natural and grown directly from restaurant’s garden, and the excellent quality of his dishes has gained the restaurant many awards in the most prestigious food guides, as well as the coveted Michelin Star.
Other events of Eden Roc at Cap Cana’s Delicious Journeys week include “Sapori di Napoli”, a Neapolitan flavors cooking class at BLUE Grill + Bar and “Sorrento” a liquor class at the UVA Beach Bar inspired in the traditional Sorrentinian home-made Limoncello, both taking place on February 16th.
The participation at “Amore on the Coast” and “Blu Eden” is subject to a USD 120 price, per person, taxes not included. Wine pairing by the resort’s exceptional Sommelier are not included in the event price, and will be available at an additional cost of USD 75.00 per person.
To reserve your participation in this event, please contact Eden Roc at Cap Cana today at 1 809 695 5555 or by e-mail: fo@edenroccapcana.com
About Eden Roc at Cap Cana
Eden Roc at Cap Cana is a five-star resort nestled in the most exclusive gated beachfront community of the Dominican Republic. The 30,000-acre Cap Cana community is home to pristine beaches, towering cliffs and tropical forests, a bustling marina, and the No. 1 golf course in the Caribbean and Mexico, a Jack Nicklaus signature course. Blending the impeccable standards of the French and Italian Rivieras with the warmth and relaxed charms of the Caribbean, Eden Roc at Cap Cana currently presents 32 lavish free-standing suites and two villas, all with private pools and remarkable comforts, 26 two-bedroom beachfront suites as well as a world-class spa spanning two separate facilities and beachfront scenery. The premier Punta Cana resort boasts the newly-enhanced Eden Roc Beach Club, featuring a private beach with a Blue Flag certification, infinity pool and new Nikkei-themed BLUE Grill + Bar. Culinary experiences include fine-dining Mediterraneo Restaurant with Executive Chef Gianluca Re Fraschini at the helm; oceanfront La Palapa, featuring international cuisine with traditional local influence; and a visiting celebrity chef series providing one of the most diverse gastronomic experiences in the Caribbean. The AAA Four-Diamond property is a proud member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux collection, as well as Virtuoso Hotels & Resorts, Ensemble Travel Group, Altour Hotel Collection, Fine Hotels & Resorts, Signature Travel Network, the International Association of Golf Tour Operators and Forbes Travel Guide.
About Relais & Châteaux
Relais & Châteaux is an exclusive collection of over 520 of the finest charming hotels and gourmet restaurants in 60 countries. The prestigious family of hoteliers and Grands Chefs from around the world shares a passion and a personal commitment to ensure that customers are aware of moments of exceptional harmony, an unforgettable celebration of the senses.
Memories of the Thomas Keller Golf & Gastronomy Weekend
Eden Roc at Cap Cana’s commitment to culinary excellence was on full display when we welcomed Chef Thomas Keller during our Golf & Gastronomy Weekend celebrated on November 15th -19th. Known for his exceptionally high standards, culinary skills and being the first and only American Chef to be awarded three stars in the inaugural Michelin Guide, Chef Keller’s visit sure elevated the resort’s dining experience as it marked a major culinary step for the first and only Relais & Châteaux property located in the Dominican Republic, also known as a culinary destination throughout the Caribbean. Our Golf & Gastronomy Weekend experience was an opportunity for guests to learn more about the iconic Chef’s cuisine and passion and had also been invited to challenge Chef Keller at the #1 golf course in the Caribbean and Mexico, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course Punta Espada.
The weekend’s line up started with a Meet & Mingle cocktail reception on Thursday, November 17 hosted by Chef Keller, followed by an intimate dinner featuring the Eden Roc team where we had the chance to enjoy seeing the celebrity Chef interact with guests. On Saturday, as the highlight of our Gastronomy Weekend we hosted The Gala-Dinner where Chef Gianluca Re Fraschini served a gastronomic feast at Mediterraneo Restaurant inspired by the legacy of Chef Thomas Keller.
Chef Koyi Tanabe, Chef Roquelinda, Chef Thomas Keller, Chef Gianuca Re Frashcini, Chef Alberto Garcia, Chef Juan Carlos Bobe, Giovanni Odaglia.
From the beginning Chef Keller inspired us with his mantra: “It’s all about Finesse”. A word of which he is fond of and sums of perfectly the image people have of him. It was an honor for Eden Roc to start the evening with such important words and Chef Keller willing to share his culinary experience throughout the years.
We were all gathered in one place to deliver a true gastronomic experience by creating dishes that reflect the Chef’s own applications of rigorous classical French technique to create a new style of fine American dining. Chef Gianluca Re Frashini brought his style to life with his European sensibilities to the evening’s feast by serving main dishes as the famous Oyster and Pearl, sabayon of pearl tapioca. Followed by Scorpion fish, grilled artichoke with warm “Castellucio” lentils beeze of lemon from Menton. Also serving Suckling pig from Segovia, roasted endive “Erfoud” dates pesto and Banyuls vinaigrette accompanied by perfect wine pairing options, soft live music and exclusive cookbook signing (The French Laundry Cookbook) during the event.
Among guests we had the pleasure to greet Joseph Essa – CEO of Wolfgang Puck Restaurant Group, Bill Anton – Chairman Emeritus of the Culinary Institute of America’s (CIA), Robert Walton – President of the Restaurant Association of Great Britain and owner of Nth Degree Dining Guide, Ciro Cascella – Arturo Fuente Cigar Club, Fernando Hazoury – Vice President of Cap Cana’s Council, José Antonio González – CEO Iberostar Hotels, Ernesto Veloz – Bavaro-Punta Cana Hotel Association, Danilo Díaz Granados – Shareholder, and Giovanni Ricotti from Los Corales Development.
The final event of the weekend, our Napa Style Sunday Brunch might just be the ultimate local experience, as it featured the celebrity Chef gathered among guests and Dominican artisans showcasing organic products at distinctive market stands where everyone was able to taste local culinary delights, and a colorful and fun environment followed by “Merengue” dancing while enjoying gorgeous sea views at the resort’s beach club.
A bold new dawn in the Dominican Republic…
Article repost from Daily Mail
Article by Mark Palmer
October 10, 2017|By Cap Cana News
The Dominican Republic has no fewer than eight international airports.
That’s quite a haul for a country with little more than 10 million permanent residents, and speaks volumes about its reputation as the all-inclusive capital of the Caribbean.
But two hotels are bucking the watered-down rum punch trend — one on the quiet north coast, the other not far from the flesh-pots of Punta Cana on the island’s south-east tip. Both managed to withstand the recent hurricanes.
Amanera, near the comely fishing village of San Juan — around an hour’s drive from Puerto Plata airport — is the group’s 29th outpost, and it’s Aman in all its glorious purity, starting with the main building that looks like it’s either suspended from the sky by invisible wires or floating above its immediate surroundings like a yogic master.
There are 25 casitas (little houses) dotted around the hillside, many with their own pool, all looking down on Playa Grande, a sensational mile of golden sand with no other building in sight. It has to be one of the most spectacular beaches in the world, albeit that the Atlantic can throw up some bumper waves.
It’s a four-hour drive from Amanera to Eden Roc, an immaculate Relais & Chateaux hotel that opened only four years ago within the gated community of Cap Cana, a mere 15 minutes from Punta Cana airport to where BA flies three times a week.
There are 35 colourful casitas (pinks, blues and greens) at the main hotel, and 25 two-bedroom beach apartments.
It’s some beach: a sheltered cove with creamy white sand, clear turquoise water, swaying palm trees, the gentlest of swells.
There are two restaurants at the beach, one Peruvian and one broadly Mediterranean, but with a substantial sushi menu. Both are delightful, manned by staff who insist on you having a good time.
And you will. Eden Roc is really two resorts in one.
At the main hotel, there’s a slinky bar and a more formal restaurant just off the stone-floored lobby, where a cheery Damien Hirst painting has pride of place.
