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Cabarete.– A new $200 million project has been announced for the north shore of the Dominican Republic, the 138-suite Palmera de Cabarete Resort and Spam which is planned to be a five-star resort that expands over 19.5 acres including 1000 feet of shoreline.

Three oceanfront freshwater infinity pools, a 22,000 square foot spa spa, gourmet dining and a concierge program will heighten the appeal for luxury guests. The condo units will have floor-to-ceiling window walls, marble floors and luxury appliances. The penthouses will also offer infinity-edge plunge pools, summer kitchens and a cabana bathroom with shower.

The design team includes Miami-based RAD Architecture and Celia Domenech, an interior designer specializing in a beachside luxury look. The suites will have three decor options: tropical, classic and traditional. The resort plans a 2011 opening.

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Written by: chillaxin201 This user is banned, 14 Mar 2009 12:06 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Boycott Dominican Tourism
Boycott Tourism
Written by: leonardo, 14 Mar 2009 12:42 PM
From: Dominican Republic
"Palmera de Cabarete Resort and Spam" or maybe Resort and Spa ?
Written by: abc200, 14 Mar 2009 1:16 PM
From: United Kingdom
Sochi is getting an artificial island. DR cannot be far behind!
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5hQRcs3MURupfVChy9sSolbbElplw
Just imagine the excitement of the QM2 berthing beside a hotel on the scale of the scale and iconic splendour of the Burj al Arab.
http://www.jumeirah.com/en/Hotels..../Destinations/Dubai/Burj-Al-Arab/
S.
Written by: WalterPolo, 14 Mar 2009 2:16 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata
Spend your money! Get rained on!
Written by: synapse, 14 Mar 2009 3:18 PM
From: United States
BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME
Well they are still waiting in Florida, Vegas, Carolinas, Colorado, Caicos, Panama, Dubai, Costa Rica, Cancun, Cabo. Let me see, did I forget anywhere else? Oh yeah, all over the DR nothing is selling too.
Somebody better break the news to these Palmera people. Do you suppose they haven't heard? Then again they might have too much money to care like all the others. Pretty soon they can do tours of the ruins of abandoned projects that went bust like all those of previous civilizations who dreamed large.
Written by: cyberdragon, 14 Mar 2009 5:58 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Well said Escott, but the world economic crisis is getting ugly and people are not going to be traveling around so...
Written by: walnut, 14 Mar 2009 8:03 PM
From: Dominican Republic, La Romana
Granted things are not real good right now in the DR, but I just spent 7 days in and around NYC and it is horrible to be there. In the US, the mood is so gloomy and depressed that coming back to the DR was a relief. In the US, everyone you talk to is complaining about the economy and how much their investments/houses/retirement accounts have dropped in value. To most that I talked to, there is no end in sight and with Obama's honeymoon over, he is getting stuck in the mud on the economy issue. Plus, there are a lot of people out of work.
At least here in La Romana, all anyone seems to be worried about is the horrible showing of the baseball team in the WBC.
Written by: abc200, 14 Mar 2009 9:22 PM
From: United Kingdom
In Puerto Planta sevral hotels that are no nonger 'prime' but were 30 year ago have been converted into appartments fof Domincans and others to rent long term ,bring up family etc.
Proximity to ocean makes them attractive plus enclosure. Perhaps this is what happens when a hotel/resort is no longer fashionable. and the holiday market has moved on. Certainly the expectations of people have moved up and five star now has a completely different meaning!
Main market could be Middle East and Europe.

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Written by: chillaxin201 This user is banned, 15 Mar 2009 12:42 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Boycott Dominican Tourism
insult me all you want Escott, the ball is already rolling.
Written by: El_Platano, 16 Mar 2009 3:54 PM
From: United States, Yonkers, NY
Can the current economic climate and tourism rate support another mega resort???
Written by: abc200, 16 Mar 2009 4:04 PM
From: United Kingdom
In a slight slowdown people choose to go on holiday rather than pay a deposit on a new car/ house etc. It means they can cut back on expenditure as required.
Also investors take advantage of the slowdown in construction costs to innovate and seek ever greater rewards. Other types of investment become less attractive.
S.
Written by: michaeltellock, 5 Apr 2009 8:16 AM
From: United States
I'm a structural concrete superintendent, looking for work in the DR. I was laid of in April 2008. I would love to be a part of the DR boom. Any employment information please email me at mttellock@embarqmail.com.
Written by: FragranteDelicto, 5 Apr 2009 3:59 PM
From: United States
Yacht captain/Property manager for hire.
www.yachtaide.com
Written by: michaeltellock, 17 May 2009 3:59 PM
From: United States
When is building to begin?
Written by: abc200, 17 May 2009 8:06 PM
From: United Kingdom
There must be a high demand for stakes in this superb development.
S.
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