Recently my wife, and 5 sons, decided to celebrate my 70th., birthday in the Dominican Republic, more specifically in Casa De Campo; a decision was made to rent a villa, big enough to accommodate the whole family.
Before I share with you our experience, I must do something I never do, which is to provide some details of our private life, however, it is important to know that the review I am about to write, comes from someone whom with his adorable wife has traveled throughout the world, staying at top rated places, and dinned at restaurants of all levels, and types of foods. We love to be pampered, and enjoy good food, and good wine, but above all we love family.
Now, our experience in Lomas 5, in Casa De Campo, not only it competes with our best European, Euro-Asian, Asian, South American, and Caribbean experiences, but it has been by far the best vacation of our lives.
What made it so special you may ask, well, let’s begin with the owner, Mr. Barcelo, who despite the fact he himself was traveling with his family in another part of the world, and having a property manager took the time to stay in touch with my wife throughout the process of securing the Villa, for days we needed it.
Then comes Lomas 5, in my opinion an architectural jewel, ten thousand square feet of extraordinary design, and decor (my wife love the paintings); as my wife puts it, the architect allowed the outdoors in, and the in to the outdoors, simply put, spectacular. This villa, somehow keeps the essence, and love that the Barcelo, family pour into it, it is not just a vacation villa, it is a home.
Last but by no means least, I must commend every Sigle member of the staff; special mentions to Jannette, the property manager, who so graciously put up with my wife’s endless requests for assistance in the planning of the celebration of my Birthday; then, Miguelina, who turned out to be a sophisticated, and extremely creative chef, and a better human being, she truly a professional , and what can I say about Jose Angel, he is a butler with the discipline of a drill sergeant, he kept all meals, and activities on schedule, while catering to my family’s need throughout our stay, and all with a smile, and with the obvious goal of making us enjoy our stay to the max.