Jul 10, 2010

Canada going for fifth

Canada will be playing for fifth place at the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation junior women's volleyball championship.

Canada, represented by the Brandon Tri-Star Storm of Manitoba, lost its quarter-final match against the Dominican Republic 25-22, 25-18, 25-22 on Thursday.

Canada also lost its round-robin encounter to the Dominican Republic, in four sets.

``It was quite an experience to play the Dominicans again,'' right side Samantha Hutcheson said in a statement. ``This time we knew what to expect from them and we came out playing hard and showed a lot of passion. We fought for every point. If we can leave here with fifth place it'll be a big success.''

``We battled hard but we couldn't get any runs going,'' added Canada's head coach Derek Richels. ``We had trouble with our serving game but everything else was pretty solid.``Their ability to play with these teams has been pretty impressive. They believed from the start that they could compete and have shown that this week.''

Meaghan Robertson led the Canadian attack with 12 points, including nine on spikes. Lisa Barclay had seven while Erika Buchanan added six.

Canada was set to play the loser of the Mexico-Puerto Rico quarter-final held later Thursday night.

Teeing off in paradise

Mark Anctil takes his golf very seriously. "This is amazing," the Montrealer said. "My wife and I have played all over Canada, the United States and the Caribbean, but this is the most beautiful golf course I've seen in my life."

We were standing in the clubhouse watching the turquoise sea and gentle surf break near the 18th hole of Punta Espada, an oceanside course designed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus. This is the first of three planned Nicklaus Signature courses at a massive new development called Cap Cana, just south of the popular resort area of Punta Cana at the east end of the Dominican Republic. Green fees are $350 a round, which includes a caddy and a golf cart.

Best known to Canadians as a tropical refuge with reasonable prices and many all-inclusive resorts, including a few upscale properties like Casa de Campo, the Dominican Republic is taking a giant step - and an expensive gamble - toward becoming an ultra-luxury destination.

Cap Cana is turning 12,000 hectares of undeveloped scrubland into the biggest development in the Caribbean. Investment so far totals almost $500 million with twice that expected to come. When completed in 12 to 15 years, the stylish, low-density hotel-and-residential complex will feature five golf courses, a 1,000-berth marina capable of handling the biggest yachts, a mix of 5,000 condominium, villa and hotel units and a series of high-end restaurants, at least two of them with Michelin-star aspirations. Purchase prices range from $400,000 for a two-bedroom condominium to $5.8 million for a villa on the beach.

With a third of its master plan completed, Cap Canada is welcoming guests at several villa and hotel areas. Major construction is continuing along a six-kilometre stretch of sand, limestone and coral fronting the Caribbean. The Trump Organization is developing 68 homesites on an 82-metre-high cliff overlooking Cap Cana, and Ritz-Carlton has been contracted for a 220-bedroom luxury beach hotel and spa.

"Our aim is to change the perception of the Dominican Republic from buffet food in giant resorts to five-star luxury," said Linka Biaggi, communication manager at the newly opened Sanctuary Cap Cana Hotel and Spa. Including its turreted fortress (the Spa), the 170 luxury suites in this seaside hotel are designed to replicate early colonial times in the Dominican Republic. Prices per night range from $400 to $1,700, without meals. Only 60 guests were staying at the hotel when we saw it, because it's not completed.

Chefs and some service staff have been training for many months, getting ready to welcome well-heeled guests later this year. Fresh fish is delivered from local fishermen three times a day. We enjoyed some seafood at the informal Blue Marlin restaurant, built on a pier adjacent to the hotel.

Bill Sgobba of New Jersey chose Cap Cana and the Sanctuary Hotel for a family vacation because he likes the Dominican Republic and wanted to try something new. "I'm not sure if the high-end concept will work," he said. "The food and service here are certainly much better than the all-inclusives we've visited."

Feybi Rohas, the public relations co-ordinator for the whole Cap Cana project, agrees that the tourist industry will have to change its view of the Dominican Republic. "With Cap Cana, we're trying to build a new high-end tourist and retirement destination," she said. "We are Dominicans. Everybody greets you with a smile, but now we want to be the best of the best."

The massive scale of Cap Cana is not without its critics. James Sweeting, senior director at the Centre for Environmental Leadership in Business, recently visited the project. "I saw miles of coastline bulldozed," he said in an interview. "You have these wonderful resorts and golf courses but the biodiversity is gone."

The second Nicklaus golf course, Los Iguanas, which also hugs the sea, is in the middle of construction with earth-moving equipment crawling all over the property.

Ellis Perez, the VP of commercial and industrial relations, admitted that original habitat is always affected in any construction zone, but he says that management is committed to sustainable development. "Cap Cana is a huge property, and we plan to conserve as much as possible," he said. "There are a million square metres of plants and wetlands that are unique to the area and we will preserve those."

He added that the coral reefs, less than a kilometre offshore, would not be affected.

In addition to obtaining the high-profile Nicklaus, Trump and Ritz-Carlton brands, management's determination to build a world-class resort complex is perhaps most evident in its commitment to food and service.

François Bouvet, a starred Michelin chef from France, was brought to Cap Cana as food and beverage manager for all the restaurants. "We've always been polite to guests in the DR, but now we must add a level of professionalism and finesse."

He said that he's been given the budget to attract top talent. "There's no reason we cannot be the best," Bouvet said of the French restaurant at the Sanctuary and the Asian restaurant at the Caleton Beach Club.

If the quality of the golf at Cap Cana is any indication, that optimism may be warranted. Ben Nelson has seen a lot of the world's great golf courses.

The veteran PGA Tour official was in awe of the newest course in the Caribbean - and the site of the Cap Cana Championship, a spring stop on the PGA Champions Tour. "I can't tell you of a more scenic site I've seen anywhere," he said. "I just cannot imagine a finer beach property."
Fuente: http://www.canada.com/travel/Teeing+paradise/803844/story.html

Oct 9, 2009

Punta Cana: lugar de vacacionistas e inversionistas

En Punta Cana convergen grupos de individuos que buscan cosas totalmente opuestas y ambos lo encuentran en el mismo lugar. Me refiero a vacacionistas e inversionistas.

El primero busca alejarse un poco del ambiente laboral, de la rutina, de todo lo que implique trabajo. El segundo busca explorar nuevos horizontes de inversión, nuevas formas de lucro y experiencias que le permitan acrecentar su patrimonio y afianzar su estructura empresarial. Es cómico como dos tipos de personas que buscan cosas totalmente opuestas van al mismo lugar y al mismo tiempo. Eso es Punta Cana, sitio para compartir con la familia, disfrutar de las riquezas que nos trae la Naturaleza. Un lugar donde valoramos lo que Dios nos ha entregado: los recursos naturales y la bondad de la gente. Su entrega desmedida sin esperar nada a cambio, más que la sonrisa de un destinatario satisfecho.

Pero a su vez nuestro segundo grupo, el inversionista, encuentra una tierra de oportunidades. Lugar donde puede hacerse de una propiedad sin temor a una desvalorización, muy por el contrario. Una propiedad que forma parte de un producto apetecible por muchos por adquirir más valor con el tiempo cumpliendo con esto la condición principal de una inversión, la apreciación.

En esta tierra, los inversionistas logran proyectar un futuro positivo, donde sus inversiones forman parte de un atractivo portafolio, de interés para un mercado latente, diverso y en constate crecimiento. Pero qué pasaría si apareciera un grupo de individuos que poseyera los intereses de ambos grupos, o sea, que fuera amante de la naturaleza, de vivir con personas buenas, en un lugar carente de preocupaciones , donde el tráfico vehicular sea una frase propia de una lengua muerta como el castellano citadino; y a su vez les interesara seguir laborando, contribuyendo con el dinamismo de una economía en pujante crecimiento y aportando de igual manera a su crecimiento patrimonial, producto de su sano trabajo.

Siendo esto así, Punta Cana se pone aún mejor, ya que este grupo de individuos son miembros de los que puedan beneficiarse del 100% de lo que ofrece Punta Cana, un lugar que les permite una calidad de vida superior, propia de unas vacaciones, combinada con un espacio de inversión que nos permite generar recursos económicos en pro de nuestro bienestar financiero.

Escrito por Emil Montás

Oct 1, 2009

Why Invest in Dominican Republic Real Estate

Why Invest in Dominican Republic Real Estate

* Strategic Geographical Location
* Government Encouraging Foreign Investment
* Economic And Political Stability
* Government Has Committed And Invested Significant Capital To Grow Key Sectors Of The Economy, Including Tourism and Holidays
* Year Round Tropical Weather
* Profitable Legal Framework For Foreign Investment
* 4 Million Yearly Visitors With 52% Arriving In Punta Cana
* 10 International Airports With Preferential Access To The United States, Europe, Central America And The Caribbean
* High Rates Of Appreciation
* High Rates Of Rental Income
* Competitive And Qualified Labor Force (Abundant Employment)
* Modern Transportation Infrastructure (Airports, Ports, Highways)
* Advance Telecommunications Infrastructure
* Support Services (Bank, Airlines, Maritime Services, Universities, Real Estate)
* Competitive Cost For Doing Business
* More Maritime And Flight Connections Than Any Other Caribbean Location
* Competitive Transportation Costs
* United States As Main Trade Partner (5th Largest Trade Partner Of In Latin America And Caribbean),
* 11 Billion Annually Prior To New DR-CAFTA.


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Sep 30, 2009

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British Airways relaxes in the Dominican Republic with some Caribbean winter sun


British Airways announces the launch of its new flight to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic at the end of October 2009, coupled with a wide range of high standard hotels for every taste and budget

British Airways prepares for the launch of its new twice-weekly service from Gatwick to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic from October 26, 2009 reinforcing its position as the airline with more flights to the Caribbean than any other UK carrier.

In addition to the flights to Punta Cana, the airline is also increasing flights to other winter sun hot-spots in the region such as St Lucia (from three to five flights a week), Barbados (from nine to ten) and Port of Spain, Trinidad (from three to five). Overall, BA will now fly 45 times a week to the Caribbean.

Richard Tams, head of sales at British Airways, said; "These new routes and increased frequencies underline our commitment to the Caribbean. It's a popular destination with our customers and it's due to demand that we're increasing the number of flights to the region. We now operate to 13 destinations in the Caribbean - more than any other UK airline."

Holidays in the Dominican Republic mean relaxing on sun-kissed beaches and snorkelling above colourful reefs, strolling along the 16th-century cobblestone streets of the capital in Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone or taking a hiking holiday in the Dominican Republic's forested inland.

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Sep 27, 2009

La situación en los mercados financieros globales no tiene efectos

La situación en los mercados financieros globales no tiene efectos hasta el momento significativamente dramático en el sector del turismo en la República Dominicana.

República Dominicana - Confirmado Fracisco Javier García, Toursimus-Ministro de Estado del Caribe. Las previsiones iniciales para 2009 se preveía una disminución de hasta un 15 por ciento. Después de varios meses de descenso, el número de turistas en la República Dominicana, sin embargo, positiva - un máximo de cuatro por ciento.

Una razón importante de ello es la exitosa colaboración entre el sector privado y el gobierno reafirmó García. En vez de poner nuestras cabezas en la arena que se invierte, ya que: La República Dominicana es probablemente el más diverso destino en el Caribe y ofrece excelentes oportunidades para hacer vacaciones individuales, que, a pesar de la actual crisis económica ha continuado con el volumen de valores de inversión por importe de 10,5 millones de euros para 81 nuevos proyectos turísticos muestran el enfoque ambicioso de la empresa privada y el gobierno.

Sep 26, 2009

Foreign Ownership of Islands in Dominican Republic, Caribbea

Foreign purchasers in the Dominican Republic now enjoy unrestricted freehold land ownership and minimal real estate taxes, making the Caribbean’s largest island nation exceptionally investor-friendly.
And with an equally friendly populace and vibrant Latin culture, the DR is fast becoming a favoured location for Americans and Europeans seeking a unique place for a seasonal residence.

Safeguards such as title insurance are available, and while real estate professionals are not licensed, there are many reputable English-speaking lawyers available to facilitate the purchase process. Compared to other areas of the Caribbean and even Central America, prices in the DR are considered an excellent value. However, appreciation is steady, and with many purchasers now priced out of other areas of the Caribbean, considerable gains are anticipated as the country’s rich potential is discovered.

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Set in the beautiful Caribbean


Set in the beautiful Caribbean, the Dominican Republic (DR) is the largest island nation in the region and one of most overlooked treasures of the international property market.

The DR’s sunny climate, crystal waters and spectacular white beaches create a gorgeous setting to rival any other Caribbean country, and a history of assertive government preservation has allowed the country to retain much of its glorious tropical forests within dozens of large national parks.

Tourism is a growing industry, and visitors can explore the exotic ecosystems of the central mountain range through guided tours, visit its charming colonial seaside towns, or simply enjoy the spectacular weather on one of the DR’s many incomparable beaches.

A stable democratic government with a friendly attitude towards foreign investment is an added attraction, as are the very low real estate taxes and the well-developed civil infrastructure such as roads, hospitals and judiciary. And with even luxurious beachfront properties available at surprisingly low price points, the country is becoming an increasingly popular area for the purchase of seasonal homes.

Sep 20, 2009

a week end to Musha Cay Resort

Musha Cay Resort, located in the Bahamas, is reputedly the world’s most expensive private island resort. Lush, secluded and inviting, it is ideal for hosting special events such as family gatherings or anniversary celebrations.

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Musha is reserved for only one party (up to 24 guests) at a time, and her owners have deliberately kept the three surrounding islands uninhabited to ensure the privacy of its guests, often celebrities or discreet high-profile individuals and their families.

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