Breaking news from Business Wire tells of a new upscale spa resort opening on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic. Lead by Gary Sims, past president of the famed Nikki Beach Hotel Group the beauty of the north coast of the Dominican Republic is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Following is the press release:
NEW YORK - (Business Wire) Miami Based, Desires Hotels announces the latest international addition to their modern boutique collection, The Cliffs Ocean Resort, which is situated between Puerto Plata and Samana along the stunning north coast of the Dominican Republic. The project is the first in the Dominican Republic to be LEED certified and is set to open Summer 2011. Room amenities at the eco-chic luxurious resort include large living areas and private terraces with unmatched views to the ocean and the mountains while being completely surrounded by a lush tropical landscape.
The Cliffs Ocean Resort’s initial 102 rooms mark the first phase of development in which guests will enjoy the resort’s close proximity to great golf at the Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed Playa Grande Golf Course which has been called the “Pebble Beach of the Caribbean.” In an area that sees few tourists, the resort is only five minutes from crystal clear turquoise water with white powder sand beaches featuring water sports, fishing, surfing, and snorkeling. The area along the north coast of Dominican Republic is a beach lover’s dream with 75 miles of pristine white-sand beaches that were named to Conde Nast Traveler’s “Top 10 Beaches in the World.” Nature enthusiasts will also enjoy short exploration trails to tropical waterfalls, lagoons, and mangroves.
Built on 25 acres of ocean-side property, The Cliffs Ocean Resort will include a luxury spa featuring a wide array of Asian treatments that soothe the mind, body, and soul. For those wanting to relax poolside, there will be two salt-water infinity pools overlooking the Caribbean Sea along with a Beach Club that offers another form of respite in the bar and cigar lounge — the club also consists of a food and beverage outlet and area for teenagers. The resort has 24-hour room service, a Fitness Center, helipad, and commercial shopping area. For those seeking a more active holiday there is golf practice facility, sports center with tennis courts, and equestrian center. “Desires Hotels International is excited to bring this property into the collection,” says Gary L. Sims Executive VP/Partner of Desires Hotels International, “It’s unique location and tremendous amenities for guests make The Cliffs Ocean Resort an outstanding Caribbean destination.”
The Cliffs Ocean Resort is only 40 miles from Puerto Plata International Airport which has daily international flights to and from the United States. For information please visit: Thecliffsoceanresort.com or call 809-334-5064.
About Desires Hotels
From the neon lights of Ocean Drive in South Beach to the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, from the iconic Delmar Loop in St. Louis to the heart of Times Square, Desires Hotels is a collection of independently created modern boutique hotels. High in style, distinct and creative, each of these lifestyle hotels have one-of-a-kind architecture and interior design, allowing guests to expect just as much from their hotel as they do from their destination. Savvy travelers seeking a lifestyle-oriented experience will appreciate the “Your Desires” program that tailors a unique experience to every guest. Coming soon in 2010 Desires Hotels will be opening Cassa in New York City, Villas Cesar in St. Petersburg, FL and The Charlee in Medellin, Colombia.
For more information about Desires Hotels, and their locations, call 866-593-4330 or visit www.desireshotels.com.
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Stunning oceanfront estate
• 6,000 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm single story - 
MLS® $2,500,000 USD - Fantastic price for area
Sosua Oceanfront, Sosua - Luxurious Villa backing directly onto the Atlantic Ocean with a private access to the adjacent beach. It has 4 beautiful air-conditioned suites each with an ocean view and a beautiful pavilion directly on the ocean that is the perfect setting for any social occasion or for a quiet oceanfront dinner for 2.
The Villa is located 15 minutes from Puerto Plata airport and is walking distance to beautiful Sosua and a few short kilometres from the windsurfing and kitesurfing of famous Kite Beach and the nightlife of Cabarete. Staff quarters include a fifth bedroom, fifth bathroom and a second kitchen. Which makes this beautiful villa more than adequate for 10 people. A perfect investment for a rental property that will fetch in the range of $1200 per night.
Fully walled private gardens on a full acre include a swimming pool and Jacuzzi within a beautifully landscaped tropical garden. The most stunning feature is the view of Isabella de Torres (Mount Isabella) over the Atlantic Ocean, especially at sunset. A huge wrap around terrace, large professional kitchen with stainless steel appliances, sony home entertainment center, 54 inch flat screen television, wireless internet, whirlpool laundry facilities, full sized professional pool table and mahogany furniture complete this luxurious villa.
Scotiabank is now offering mortgages on properties in the DR to people from the UK, US and Canada! This property can be mortgaged at 75% by qualified buyers.
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In Gated Community - Steps to Beach!
• 72 sq. m., 1 bath, 1 bdrm apartment - MLS® $39,900 USD - Very Affordable!
Costambar, Puerto Plata - Spacious, 1 bedroom condominium, within a gated community, facing a golf course and located only one block from the beach!
This very affordable first floor unit features a large pool, a beautiful terrace for enjoying the warm tropical air, an air conditioned bedroom and a prime location.
Contact us today, don't miss out on this very unique opportunity!
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Fully Equipt Sports Bar!
• 500 sq. m. commercial - MLS® $300,000 USD - Very busy!
Sosua, Puerto Plata - Large sports bar in central location - finally the opportunity to own a great sports bar in paradise!
The premises consists of a large bar and fully equipt. kitchen area, full office, ample storage facilities as well as a large owners residence with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a storage area and an office / technical control room. There is also a separate building in the garden containing two 1 bedroom apartments.
The bar its self has all of the equipment needed for a great sports bar including 7 tv's a large screen and projector system as well as a full sound system.
Contact us today for more information on this fantastic opportunity!
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2 Minute Walk to Beach
• 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $259,000 USD - Incredible Price!
Cabarete, Puerto Plata - Located in an exquisite gated community in Cabarete, only steps to the stunning Encuentro beach, this beautiful villa has all of the best finishings including granite counter tops, marble master bath, mahoganny doors throughout and stunning coralina flooring.
When you enter the living area you area amazed by the stunning mahoganny and glass doors that make up the entire front wall showcasing the ocean views. These doors fold back to open up the entire wall to the ocean views and breeze.
The back yard is beautifully landscaped and is featured with a rock waterfall which cascades into the jacuzzi and then into the pool.
Contact us today for more information on this one of a kind property at an unbeatable price!
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Full Nightclub Property -For 300+ people
• commercial - MLS® $850,000 USD - All New Equipment!
Puerto Plata City, Puerto Plata - Located only seconds from the booming Playa Dorada and Costa Dorada tourism resorts, this very large nightclub property is on a fully landscaped lot. The property can easily hold 300 people inside and it includes a large outdoor terrace, perfect for catering large parties and weddings.
This pristine property comes fully equipt with all new restaurant/kitchen equipment and furniture to open a large successful nightclub or gentleman's club.
Also includes two - 2 bedroom apartments.
If your dream is to own and operate a nightclub/disco/gentleman's club in paradise, this is the property for you!!
Contact us today to see this one of a kind property.
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TREMENDOUS REVENUE POTENTIAL!!
• commercial - MLS® $57,000 USD - Leasehold
Sosua, Puerto Plata - Attention Investors!!
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Tremendous Rev Potential:
Three Bars in 1 Nightclub
1 - First Bar in back location
2 - Second Bar inside club
3 - Third Outside Front Main bar
3 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Unit on Site
2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath Xtra Housing on Site
1 Pool
2 Full Kitchens on Site
B.B.Q Pit Area
Host Private Parties, Birthday Gatherings, Corp Events, B.B.Q Pool Parties, Sporting Events Parties via a Private Entrance Doorway while conducting theme nights at the 2 other bars.
Maximize revenue potential by utilizing 2 kitchens on site for finger foods menu.
Full units on site for Investor or operations manager to live.
Projection monitor included for the big sporting events.
Located on the main road connecting you to all nightlife, hotels and beaches in downtown Sosua.
Simply put, if you ever wanted to operate your own Caribbean nightclub this is it. The layout is like no other.
Build your NIGHTCLUB EMPIRE now!!
DON'T MISS OUT!!
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Located in Cocotal Golf & Country Club!
• lot / land - 
MLS® $306,000 USD - Golf lot!
Cocotal Golf & Country Club, Bávaro - We have 2 lots available in the stunning Cocotal Golf and Country Club. The first is 1019m2 and the second is only slightly larger at 1024m2. The Cocotal community offers all of the necessary services including 24 hour security, club house, a shopping village with shops, bars and restaurants. Build your golf course dream home today!
BENEFITS OF OWNING AT COCOTAL
At the Melia Caribe Tropical Hotels
25% discount on all inclusive plans based on the local published rate.
25% discount on Day or Night passes.
Indoor multipurpose sport facility (basketball/indoor soccer/ volleyball) at no cost from 8:00AM to 5:00PM.
Free beach and pool access to the Melia Caribe Tropical Hotel.
*All these services are subject to availability and previously made reservation(s) through the offices of Palma Real Villas.
Other benefits at the Golf Course:
Proprietors will obtain a free membership to the Cocotal Golf and Country Club.
They also receive:
10% discount on golf lessons and clinics.
10% discount on equipment rentals (shoes, clubs)
10% discount on Pro-shop purchases
25% discount on food and drinks consumed at Club House
Golf privileges are obtained by paying an annual quota of US$1000 per family.
A US$25 green fee per person includes the use of a golf cart and tax once Golf Club payment has been paid and confirmed.
COCOTAL
Designed by Jose Pepe Ganzedo, 6 times Spanish champion (he is called the Picasso of the golf course designers), the Cocotal golf course is considered the best in the Punta Cana – Bavaro area. It has 27 holes with strategically situated lakes and sand traps ingeniously created and full of pleasant surprises.
Imagine the soft breeze of the tropics and imagine yourself in a veritable golfing garden of eden, listening to the birds, being under palms
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Located in Cocotal Golf & Country Club!
• lot / land - MLS® $306,000 USD - Golf lot!
Cocotal Golf & Country Club, Bávaro - We have 2 lots available in the stunning Cocotal Golf and Country Club. The first is 1019m2 and the second is only slightly larger at 1024m2. The Cocotal community offers all of the necessary services including 24 hour security, club house, a shopping village with shops, bars and restaurants. Build your golf course dream home today!
As a property owner of Cocotal you also receive life time access to the 5 star hotel resorts Melia and Paradisus Palma Real where you can enjoy the beautiful Gabi Beach Club and more than 1 km of Bavaro´s white beaches.
COCOTAL
Designed by Jose Pepe Ganzedo, 6 times Spanish champion (he is called the Picasso of the golf course designers), the Cocotal golf course is considered the best in the Punta Cana – Bavaro area. It has 27 holes with strategically situated lakes and sand traps ingeniously created and full of pleasant surprises.
Imagine the soft breeze of the tropics and imagine yourself in a veritable golfing garden of eden, listening to the birds, being under palms in the warmth. Enjoy the lush incredible nature and experience the challenge that represents the best green on the island.
The course provides all the services and facilities that a golfer might require: Beautiful Club house designed in colonial style, Pro Shop, snack restaurant, bar (hole 19), lockers, club storage, a salon for members, an area exclusively for partners and owners, driving range, putting green, golf carts, golf academy.
Contact us today for more information on purchasing one of these beautiful lots.
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2 Terraces with golf course view!
• 400 sq. m., 3 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $700,000 USD - Overlooking Golf Course!
Palma Real, La Altagracia - Located in the beautiful Palma Real Villa complex, Villa Guayacanes is a majestic detached villa on two levels.
The first level consists of the living room, dining room, hall, 2 bedrooms, bathroom with walk in closets, covered terrace overlooking the stunning Cocotal Golf and Country Club, a designer kitchen with a high end stove, fitted oven, cherry wood cupboards and granite counter tops, a laundry area, a maids quarters with a bath.
The second level houses the master bedroom, bathroom, walk in closet a living area and a second terrace overlooking the golf course. The villa features imported ceramic and porcelain tile floors and walls, tile roofs, beautiful wood finish, air conditioning throughout and a private pool with jacuzzi.
Palma Real Villas is an exclusive Punta Cana community overlooking the magnificent Cocotal Golf Course. This fabulous Caribbean holiday residence, can be your home, second home or vacation place, because it has all of the amenities you deserve, 24 hour security, beach access, private beach club for owners with all of the community services and infrastructure necessary to provide the ultimate luxurious Caribbean lifestyle.
Come discover our fabulous offer to invest in the future ... now is the time!
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Best Coffee and Sandwiches in Town!!!!
• 600 sq. m., 1 bath commercial - MLS® $174,900 USD - Fully Furnished!!
Sosua, Puerto Plata - "Cafe Cubano" Business for sale in downtown Sosua.
Cafe Cubano includes three businesses, a coffee bar, a sandwich bar and a cigar store.
Price includes all equipment, freezers, fridges, deep fryers, meat grinding machine, stove, glasses, cups and all cutlery.
The business has been in operation for over 10 years and has a well established customer base as well as being well located for the walk in tourist business.
Price includes everything!
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Source: Sosua News
New hospital in Sosúa
Around three months ago a new modern hospital ('Centro Medico Cabarete', CMC) located on the main road between Sosúa and Cabarete, finally opened its doors to the general public. This is a development that residents in Sosúa have been waiting for! Until now everyone had to travel to Puerto Plata if they needed medical treatment, which meant that many lives were lost due to the time/ distance involved. Victims of car/motorbike accidents, in particular, often did not survive.
CT Scan
The owners of the new CMC are of Argentinian descent, and the hospital is a real family affair. The project is the brainchild of Dr. Roberto Spitale, who is a renowned neurosurgeon with around 30 years experience. His parents, Alida and Roberto Spitale, head the administration team. Even his sister and brother-in-law contribute, with long distance consulting from their practices in the United States.
Cabarete Centro Medico
The CMC also has a number of highly qualified specialists that it can call on when necessary. These include allergy specialists, cardiologists, general surgeons, dermatologists, endocrinologists, gastroenterologists, gynaecologists, ear-nose-throat specialists, paediatricians, neurophysiologists, psychologists, laboratory diagnosticians, lung specialists, medical microbiologists, neonatal doctors, neurosurgeons, neurologists, oncologists, eye specialists, orthopaedic specialists, pathologists, anaesthetists, plastic surgeons, radiologists, radiotherapists, rheumatologists, revalidation experts, thorax surgeons and urologists. The hospital contains all the latest equipment required for these specialisations, and includes an extensive laboratory facility, and some of the most modern radiology equipment in the north coast (including a CT Scan).
Ambulance
Doctors consultations take place between 8am and 5pm; it is recommended to call first to set up an appointment for a specialist. Emergency service and ambulance are available 24 hours per day. The CMC has 22 beds including private, semi-private rooms, and intensive care. It also has two operating theatres and a neo-natal ward. The front entrance (reception) is closest to the main road, while the emergency entrance is clearly marked at the back of the building.
Insurance
This is a private clinic but patients who are insured with Monumental, Amor y Pas, ARS SDS or ARS Futuro have no worries, as these insurance companies have completed the affiliation process. Unfortunately, anyone who has a medical insurance policy with Universal, or a company not mentioned above, should put pressure on that company to complete the affiliation process quickly, or patients will have to pay for treatment privately and try to claim it back from the insurance afterwards - and we all know what a hassle that can be!
Cabarete Centro Medico
We have asked Universal when they expect to complete the affiliation process with CMC, but we are still awaiting their reply. The clinic hopes to affiliate with all the national insurance companies in the future. Of course, if you have International Insurance, the clinic can work with these in cases of hospital stays or emergency. Many doctors are also generously willing to cut their fees in cases of Dominican patients in need, who may not have the means to be treated otherwise.
CMC is indeed a much-needed addition to the medical facilities along the north coast. Finally, Sosúa has a professional modern hospital where patients receive medical care that is equal (if not better than) European or American standards.
Centro Médico Cabarete
Carratera Sosúa - Cabarete km1
E-mail: cmc-sosua@gmail.com
Neurocirugia del Caribe C por A
Tel: 809 571-4696
Emergency: 809 571-4038
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The Dominican Republic is proving to be one of the major benefactors of increased activity in the overseas property market, according to an expert.
Les Calvert of portal Property Abroad.com said that interest is increasing for Dominican Republic property faster than many other parts of the Caribbean, because, he says that most people are looking for cheap overseas property in the current climate.
"Dominican Republic property is less expensive than anywhere else in the Caribbean, and it has held its value throughout the downturn when lifestyle buyers kept the market alive. Now people can see that prices are low and the market is stable it is making it a very popular place with the current wave of buyer," he said.
This isn't the only thing driving increased demand in the Dominican Republic according to Calvert. The island is benefiting from the increase in people looking to make buy-to-let investments overseas.
"The credit-crunch showed just how vulnerable property is to losing its value as quickly as it gains it during good times. This has made people think twice about investing for capital growth potential, and most people looking at buying today are looking at a property based on the amount of money it will earn from rentals, and how much of that will be left after expenses," he said.
"People are being a lot more realistic about their expectations, there aren't so many people being blinded by the sun as there were before the downturn," he added.
Written by Jamie Arthur
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Located In the Heart Of Sosua
• 553 sq. ft. commercial - MLS® $72,000 USD - Fully Furnished
Sosua, Puerto Plata - Leasehold sale. Successful, fully equipped entertainment bar situated in the heart of Sosua, comes with a good reputation and strong following of regular clients great venue for birthday, wedding, sporting events special occasions.
Features:
12 x 15 Storage (locked) room for supplies
40 bar stools (swivel), 28 chairs, 9 tables, 5 umbrellas
27" Flatscreen Olevia TV + Projection TV System (8 x 10 Picture)
198 sq/ft Dance Floor, 112 sq/ft Stage, both under Cana Palm Roof
Seating for 75, 100 total included in Bar Area
243 sq/ft Circular Bar Area
Stage and dance Floor Lighting
2 Cable boxes, 1 DVD Player
Pro Audio 400 Watt Sound System in 2 Sub Woofers
80% Cana Palm Roofing renewed in the last year.
2 new chest freezers,
4 Ceiling fans
Ice Freezer, 40 Bag Capacity
Stand Up Beer Fridge
Potential for Kitchen Facility
Finances:-
Current Owner 6 Months
1000 US$ per month Rent
Electricty RD$14,000.00 per month
Water Included
6 Staff - 4 Bartenders, 2 Security (Rotational) RD$8,000.00
Retention of Staff is Optional
30 Cases of Beer Per Week
Sales tax 16% of Net
Open 1pm to 2am Weekdays, 1pm to 3am Weekends.
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Plans and Approvals For 6 Condos!!!
• lot / land - 
MLS® $59,000 USD
Playa Chiquita , Sosua - Lot in upscale neighborhood in Sosua, only steps to the beautiful Playa Chiquita beach. Playa Chiquita is a prestigious and quiet residencial area neighborhood amongst multi-million dollar Oceanfront homes.
This lot is in the perfect location:
- 5 min walk to downtown Sosua center, Restaurants, Nightlife and Sosua beach
- 1 min walk to Neighborhood Playa Chiquita Beach
- 15 min car commute to Puerto Plata airport
- 10 min car commute to Cabarete
The foundation is already in place and the lot comes with plans for an ocean view single family home or 6 unit complex building.
Approvals and Assesment paid by lot owner for street-repaving connecting to main street.(To be completed by 2009)
Next door to Hispaniola Beach beachfront condominium project.
Developers dream!
Contact us for more details today.
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