Casa de Campo Honored in USA TODAY Readers’ Choice Awards

(LA ROMANA, Dominican Republic) – Casa de Campo Resort & Villas – home to the Caribbean’s premier, luxury golf experiences, including its iconic GOLF Magazine “World Top 100” Teeth of the Dog course – has been recognized as one of the “10 Best” resorts and golf courses in the Caribbean” in USA TODAY’s just-released Readers’ Choice Awards.

Nominees for the “10 Best” were chosen by a panel of experts which include a combination of editors from USA TODAY and 10Best.com as well as relevant expert contributors and sources from additional relevant Gannett properties. Twenty resorts and golf courses were chosen for each category. Readers then decide the coveted “Top-10” over a four-week span.

“To be honored among the Caribbean’s most prestigious places to vacation is a distinction we’re thrilled to be part of,” says Andres Pichardo Rosenberg, president of Casa de Campo. “All the wonderful accolades we receive are a testament to our exceptional level of customer service and our never-ending goal to provide a world-class experience for our guests.”

Most notably, Casa de Campo is the home to Pete Dye’s masterpiece design, Teeth of the Dog. Since opening in 1971, the ocean hugging course has been a “bucket list” item for those seeking to play one of the top 50 layouts in the world. “The Heaven 7” oceanfront holes are astoundingly beautiful, causing Dye to famously quip: “I created 11 holes and God created seven.”

Casa de Campo offers several stay-and-play packages ideal to enjoy a vacation in paradise. Its “Unlimited Teeth of the Dog with Breakfast” package starts at $249 per person, per night. In addition to “dawn to dusk” play on celebrated Teeth of the Dog, resort guests can also tee it up and play to their heart’s content on two additional Dye gems: Dye Fore (27 holes) and The Links (18).

The offer includes deluxe accommodations in the resort’s recently renovated guest rooms, full daily breakfast buffet at Lago Restaurant, use of a four-passenger golf cart to travel throughout the resort, complimentary Wi-Fi and use of the resort’s fitness center. All golf rounds are based on availability and include arrival and departure days.

The “Unlimited Teeth of the Dog All Inclusive” golf package features all the highlights above plus daily breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner and drinks by the glass at resort signature restaurants or room service (extra delivery charge), unlimited horseback riding, use of the property’s tennis courts, one round at the 245-acre Shooting Club, non-motorized water sports and family program activities. This offers starts at $899 per person, per night.

Casa de Campo also offers an array of exceptional fully appointed villas perfect for golf groups and families. The villa options range from three to 11 bedrooms with stylish living areas, a private pool as well as myriad creature comforts. From secluded Garden Villas showcasing the area’s abundant flora to the tranquil splendor of the Caribbean coast in an Oceanfront Villa, each style offers contemporary designs. Daily breakfast, private maid service and full access to a wide range of on-site activities are additional highlights.

Villa stays also include use of four-passenger golf carts for easy travel throughout the 7,500-acre resort, complimentary Wi-Fi and unlimited use of the resort’s fitness center.

For more information on Casa de Campo Resort & Villas please call 800.877.3643, email golf@ccampo.com.do or visit: www.casadecampo.com.do/.

About Casa de Campo Resort & Villas

A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, 7,000-acre Casa de Campo attracts affluent travelers with 63 holes of exceptional golf. The Teeth of the Dog, Dye Fore and The Links courses – Conde Nast Traveler, Golf Digest, GOLF Magazine and Golfweek award winners – are designed by the legendary architect Pete Dye. They are complemented by spacious hotel rooms, suites and luxury villas. Expertly prepared cuisine from around the world, a 370-slip Marina & Yacht Club, Polo & Equestrian Club, the La Terraza Tennis Center, 245-acre Shooting Club and Altos de Chavon – an artisan’s village modeled after a 16th century Mediterranean city – are other on-property highlights.

Getting There: La Romana International Airport (LRM) is five minutes from Casa de Campo and serviced by JetBlue (direct flights from New York - JFK three times weekly) and seasonally by American Airlines (non-stop service from Miami). A short drive from the resort, Santo Domingo (SDQ) and Punta Cana (PUJ) operate daily direct flights from all major North American airports.