The estate spans seven thousand acres on the south-east coast of the Dominican Republic near La Romana. A private airfield sits five minutes away; Punta Cana and Santo Domingo airports rest within an easy hour’s drive. Cobblestone lanes lead to a marina, while the replica hill-top village of Altos de Chavón crowns the river bluff with grand views of jungle and sea.

Elite Rooms mix mahogany, coral stone and local art, each with a terrace over fairways and a four-seat cart for roaming. Elite Suites add a lounge and guest cloakroom. Classic to Oceanfront Villas, from three to eight bedrooms, include pools, gardens and full maid and concierge teams. Every key brings fast Wi-Fi, fine linen and espresso at dawn.

Pedal quiet trails through mango groves or ride a horse down to the Chavón River. Browse artisan studios for hand-woven macorís hats. Cast a line for tarpon off Catalina Island, explore colonial Santo Domingo on a day tour, or glide by catamaran to coral bays. Evenings may end with a concert under the stars in the open-air amphitheatre.

Play on ninety holes of Pete Dye golf, from world-famed Teeth of the Dog to the cliff-edge Dye Fore. Thirteen lit tennis courts, a polo field, a jumping ring, and a clay-pigeon shooting centre keep sport lovers keen. Casa de Campo Spa soothes with L’Occitane blends. A children’s club, teen zone and family fun hub share crafts, games and film nights.

La Caña by Il Circo sets tapas and live jazz beneath rattan fans. The Beach Club by Le Cirque grills lobster on white sand. La Casita marinates octopus in the marina, while La Piazzetta serves handmade pasta in Altos de Chavón. Seven bars pour aged rum; try a Chinola spritz at Coco Mar, then toast sunset at the nineteenth hole.

Vows sound grand on Minitas Beach under a driftwood arch or within the stone chapel of St Stanislaus. Private chefs craft Caribbean feasts for villa lawns; gala dinners unfold on the marina quay beside sleek yachts. From fireworks over the fairway to discreet garden elopements, dedicated planners shape each detail with poise and calm.