La Romana (Casa de Campo), Dominican Republic

Casa de Campo, a lush resort retreat in La Romana on the Dominican Republic's southeastern coast, offers myriad recreational options for visiting cruise passengers. The Teeth of the Dog golf course has been ranked as one of the best in the Caribbean, and tennis and skeet shooting also are offered. There's horseback riding and polo at the equestrian center as well as water sports and fishing at private Minitas Beach and the resort's exclusive marina. Enjoy 18 bars and restaurants, ranging from the beachside El Pescador, where bathing suits are standard attire, to upscale Casa del Rio overlooking the Chavon River. Watch artisans at work at nearby Altos de Chavon cultural village, or see a performing arts event at the village's 5,000-seat, open-air amphitheater.

Language: Spanish     Currency: Dominican peso (DOP), US dollar (US$)