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During the Americas Real Estate Expo, we stayed at the gorgeous Spanish style vacation condominium. The Golf Suites were vacation homes in Bavaro on the East coast of the Dominican Republic, just north of Punta Cana. It was in a golf country club community – Cocotel and right across the street from the [...]

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So, fitting, Caroline and Dan wrap up the 10 day blog tour in the Dominican Republic by exploring the very first church in the “new world”- the very first church in America.   Christopher Columbus’ bones were discovered in this cathedral.  What else makes this cathedral special?  Watch the videos to get the full history…

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Caroline and Dan visit the Amber Museum in Santo Domingo (the very last stop on their 10-day tour).  Amber, a tree resin, is definitely something to shop for when in Dominican Republic.  Is Dominican amber the best amber?  Watch the video to find out!

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Check out this $200 MILLION project – the Faro a Colon.  The monument to Christopher Columbus took about 10 years to build and was completed in 1992.  Check it out!

Check out this video to see inside the Faro a Colon…

And this video one to see inside the Christopher Columbus tomb!

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This is the side view of the Faro a Colon (the Columbus Lighthouse). The structure is huge – see for yourself! Christopher Columbus lays at peace in this incredible structure of light…a true monument to a true explorer!Theoretically, you should be able to see it from anywhere in Santo Domingo or in the video below;) 

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Well….if Bavaro beach! doesn’t remind you of the Corona commercial, I think its time to jump in that hammock, shut off the cell phone, and down a Presidente, cuz you’re in the Dominican Republic!
Watch the video to experience a snapshot in paradise in Bavaro!

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During the Americas Real Estate Expo, Juan Pablo Rosales and I talk about Guatemala real estate. J.P. is an architect and developer of resort real estate in Guatemala. He shares his favorite places to visit and why you should go!
It couldn’t have been a more beautiful day on Bavaro beach!
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During the Americas Real Estate Expo, Dawn Miller of Virginia Beach, VA and I observe the hustling, bustling area of downtown Juan Dolio. High rise Juan Dolio condos are sprouting up everywhere.
We took a tour of Juan Dolio vacation properties Watch the amazing footage of the future of Juan Dolio! [...]

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This is the last of the 3 Eyes Caves – Originally, Caroline and Dan did not have the 3 Eyes Caves on their agenda, but it was a nice surprise when the tour guide brought them there. The caves are more than 50-feet deep and at the bottom are 3 lagoons…Get it?  The 3 Eyes Caves’ name comes [...]

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A tour of the Presidential Palace in Santo Domingo.  It was built by Trujillo in 1942.  Trujillo governed Dominican Republic for 31 years.  Check it out.  Watch the video!

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