While Casa de Campo calls itself “the Caribbean’s most complete resort,” some might also consider it the Caribbean’s most inconvenient.
The property is so big that guests have no choice but to take a golf cart to get anywhere – breakfast, the pool, the beach.
In order to reach the marina or to Altos de Chavon for dinner or shopping, guests need to wait for a shuttle bus. The shuttle to the marina leaves only once an hour. At night, it is difficult to navigate golf carts, making it even more difficult to get around.
Then there’s the confusion factor. Visitors practically need a course that explains where each restaurant is located and when it’s open, what time the shuttle buses leave, and other basic facts that make it possible to take advantage of what the resort offers.
If you like more autonomy on your vacations, you may be annoyed by the constant need to consult a map and figure out your route – or to plan your activities around the shuttle schedule.
As for being complete, it’s true that the resort offers some unusual activities. But unless you enjoy polo and skeet shooting, you might not see these as reasons to choose to honeymoon at this particular resort.
In general, Casa de Campo has the feeling of a golf resort for retirees that’s located in Florida or Bermuda. Couples who are in their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, or even 50’s may find the atmosphere stuffy.
