Dominican Republic is ‘fore’ golf
With over $6.5 billion in new mega-resort developments covering a combined 33,000 acres, the Dominican Republic’s (DR) East Coast has been transformed into a major golf destination, say tourism officials.
Luxury developments like Roco Ki and Cap Cana will feature phase one openings this year and many more golf courses, upscale hotel properties and marinas are planned over the next 12 years.
“Our vision to grow the DR’s East Coast into an upscale golfer’s paradise is unfolding with great care to preserve and showcase the area’s pristine beauty and eco-diversity,†said Minister of Tourism Felix Jimenez. He added:
“The DR has invested $400 million in tourism infrastructure and plans to add $1 billion more in developments such as new highways, road signs and other enhancements by 2012. These efforts encourage visitors to experience the DR with ease and savor our marvelous coastlines, lush green golf vistas and azure seas in year-round tropical weather.â€
Already established golf courses there include Casa de Campo and Punta Cana Resort & Golf.
The East Coast area received 44% of the record-breaking first quarter 2008 visitor arrivals at the DR’s busiest airport, Punta Cana International Airport.
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