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2010

Exciting “Friendship Tournament 2010” ends at Cap Cana Marina

El-equipo-Los-Comodoros-inCap Cana, Dominican Republic, August 8, 2010 – As part of what proved to be an exciting sporting event, Enrique Ricart, from the boat  “Caramba”, was crowned champion of the 2010 Friendship Tournament.  This tournament was held jointly with the participants of the III Cap Cana Blue Marlin Classic, and the XX International Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament, of the Club Nautico of Santo Domingo, all of them competing for a prize of one million pesos or US$27,000, sponsored by Proseguros,  which was awarded to the Top Team.

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The Second Annual White Marlin Fishing Tournament Ends at Marina Cap Cana

Andrew-New-Michael-Laison-Cap Cana, Dominican  Republic. June 21st,  2010.  Anglers from different nations met last weekend at Cap Cana Marina to participate in the Second annual White Marlin Fishing Tournament as part of the 2010 Fishing Season at Cap Cana.

 Day 1 included angler registration, the official welcome cocktail and the captains meeting. Day 2 was the first day of competition, with lines in the water from 7: 30 m to 5pm.  Like all Billfish tournaments held at Cap Cana, the 2nd annual White Marlin tournament was a strictly “catch and release” event in an effort to promote the conservation and growth of Billfish in the Dominican Republic.   

The awards ceremony was held at the elegant outdoor restaurant Il Cappuccino inside Marina Cap Cana.  Mr. Michael Laison, of the United States of America and top boat “Sound Machine,” was awarded 1st. Place in the Category of Best Angler, First marlin release and Last marlin release of the tournament.

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CAP CANA AND SOLAYA HOTELS ANNOUNCE DEVELOPMENT OF “EDEN ROC AT CAP CANA” LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTEL

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  Juanillo, Dominican Republic, June 16th, 2010 – Cap Cana, S.A. (“Cap Cana”) and Solaya Hotels, a private luxury boutique hotel development firm, today announced the future development of “Eden Roc Cap Cana”. The 8,000 square meter (85,600 square feet) luxury resort being developed within Cap Cana by Solaya Hotels is to be built at an estimated total construction cost of approximately US$20 million.

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BIG OH DOES IT AGAIN AT THE INTERNATIONAL BILLFISH SHOOTOUT


LOGO-Internacional-Cap-CanaCap Cana, Dominican Republic, June 6th, 2010 The International Billfish Shootout now at its new home in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic, celebrated its 16th edition after having held the previous 15 in La Guaira, Venezuela.  Cap Cana rolled out the red carpet to its visitors with their awesome marina facilities and their tremendous hospitality during the event.

Participants from Aruba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, U.S.A., and the Virgin Islands gathered at this new elegant tropical location to compete for prizes, trophies, cash awards and prestige in this well known event, and they were not disappointed.  Weather conditions were ideal throughout the week and the fishing was absolutely fabulous.

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Puerto Ricans celebrate the 2010 Puerto Rico Light Tackle Association Cap Cana Invitational

Ganadores-Categora-Mejor-P”The  Puerto Rico Light Tackle Association tournament has been held in Puerto Rico over the course of the last  12 years.  Starting in 2010, this event will be celebrated annually at Cap Cana Marina.”

“The Puerto Rican Harold Vicente won the award for the best angler and the vessel“Blue Bird” won the best boat award.

Cap Cana, Dominican Republic, May 31,  2010. After three days of activities, the 2010 Puerto Rico Light Tackle Association Cap Cana Invitational  ended on Sunday, with the participation of more than 30 anglers aboard of 12 boats, all of them from the neighboring island of Puerto Rico.

In addition, this Puerto Rico Light Tackle Association tournament, which was founded 40 years ago is part of the 2010 Cap Cana Fishing Season.  This competition has been held in San Juan Puerto Rico during the last 12 years and it is the first time that it was held in a Dominican Marina.  As of this year, Cap Cana will be the official headquarters for this important tournament characterized by light tackle fishing.

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ALGUERSUARI AND RED BULL RACING THE FIRST IN THE WORLD TO RUN A FORMULA 1 ON SAND, IN CAP CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.

Red-Bull-Cap-Cana-2Juanillo-Cap Cana Beach, Dominican Republic, May 24, 2010.- Red Bull Formula Santo Domingo, the biggest motorsport event ever to be presented in the Dominican Republic, keeps breaking records. After 200,000 Dominicans gathered to watch the Red Bull Racing Show Run on Sunday, the next day the car reached over 180 kilometers per hour on sand in Juanillo Beach Cap Cana, a feat never seen before in this sport.

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Cap Cana returns to Madrid Real Estate Exhibition

Representantes-de-Cap-Cana-Cap Cana, Dominican Republic, may 18th 2010 - After several years attending Madrid Real Estate Exhibition (SIMA), Cap Cana did not attend in 2009 since the real estate market was practically nonexistent that year.  In 2010 and under the umbrella of the Dominican Republic’s Tourism Ministry, which took the decision to support the tourism real estate developers in the country, Cap Cana has again a significant presence in SIMA, held from May 20 through May 23.


Cap Cana is the largest tourism real estate project that managed the crisis in the years 2008 and 2009 in an exemplary manner. The project has been identified with the most effective management of its kind worldwide, adjusting properly to the new conditions created in the market.

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The First Cap Cana Dolphin Fish Tournament Ends” – This is the First of the 2010 Cap Cana Fishing Season

Ricardo-Hazoury--Macky-TeshCap Cana, Dom. Rep., April 26, 2010. – The “I Cap Cana Dolphin Fishing Tournament” ended last Saturday with an award ceremony celebrated at the Acquamare Restaurant located at the Marina, amidst an environment of true camaraderie among the anglers, crew and others.

Dr. Ricardo Hazoury, President of the Cap Cana´s Board of Directors and a also a participant of the tournament expressed his great satisfaction for having held this Dolphin Fish Tournament for the first time in Cap Cana and invited lovers of the sport to be part of this exciting season which is just beginning and will end in September.

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Nine year old boy breaks impressive fishing record off the coast of cap cana

Nine year old, Jack McCluskey, is the youngest angler to reach the Royal Slam Billfish Category

Jack-McCluskeyCap Cana, Dominican Republic, April 12, 2010. - The coast of Cap Cana has been the perfect setting for Jack McCluskey, from Palm Beach, Fl., who was able to break the impressive record of the Billfish Royal Slam last Saturday. The Royal Slam achievement is undoubtedly the most difficult accomplishment in the world of sport fishing in any existing categories, as it requires time, a lot of planning and many trips to do it. To accomplish this ambitious feat the angler must capture each of the nine species listed below in their respective habitats to qualify. Many men and women have traveled thousands of miles their entire life trying to accomplish this feat and 9 year old little Jack has been able to achieve it in 10 months, becoming the youngest angler ever to get the record, which until now, less than 100 people in the world have been able to achieve.

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Cap Cana Marina Presents it’s Great “2010 Cap Cana Fishing Season”

More than seven tournaments will be held from April 22 to September 18 turning the Dominican Republic into a worldwide fishing and navigation destiny


Evelio-Mederos-Ellis-Perez Santo Domingo, April 6, 2010 - The celebration of the “2010 Cap Cana Fishing   Season” from April 22 to September 18 was announced during a cocktail with the press, representatives of the Santo Domingo Nautical Club (Club Naútico de Santo Domingo), sponsors and other persons involved in the Cap Cana Real Estate Project.

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Fred Couples fires new course record for historic victory

Fred-Couples-con-el-trofeo-Cap Cana,Dominican Republic, March 28, 2010 -Fred Couples made Champions Tour history today at the Punta Espada golf club, winning The Cap Cana Championship with a record score of 195, 21-under par, for a two shot victory over Corey Pavin.  
Couples put on a display of golf worthy of a Renoir, painting broad brushstrokes of artistry over the 7,170-yard, par-72 course and winning in stunning fashion.
Couples broke the one-day-old course record with an 11-birdie, one-bogey 62 and became the first Champions Tour player to win three straight tournaments with sub-200 totals for 54 holes.

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Nick Price and Chip Beck share the first round lead of The Cap Cana Championship

PRICECap Cana, Dominican Republic,March 26, 2010 - Nick Price and Chip Beck share the first round lead of The Cap Cana Championship with rounds of 6-under par 66. Champions Tour rookie Fred Couples, seeking his third victory in four starts, is one stroke back on 67, tied with former Masters champion Larry Mize, Olin Browne and David Peoples.

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The Pro Am of the “Cap Cana Championship” ends successfully

“Manuel de los Santos, a Dominican who lives in France and whose condition has not prevented him from becoming a golfer ratified in his homeland that he is a fighter contributing to his team´s triumph”.


Manuel de los SantosCap Cana, Dominican Republic- March 25th , 2010
. After two days filled with emotions and fulfilled expectations the Pro Am of the third Cap Cana Championship edition successfully ended where legendary professional golf players along with outstanding Dominican players from different sectors confronted the challenging design of the Jack Nicklaus course with enthusiasm.

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Couples wins Charity Exhibition

DSC_6520 Cap Cana,Dominican Republic, March 2010- Fred Couples hit a tee shot to 2-feet, 7 inches in a charity exhibition Wednesday as The Cap Cana Championship raised $22,000 to benefit the Fundacion AR - Infancia Sin Fronteras. Couples, a two-time winner on the Champions Tour this year, hit a 7-iron to the 168-yard hole from a buff near the 15th green, beating five of his peers in the event.

 

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AMResorts Unveils the “Gems at Cap Cana”

GemsJuanillo, Higuey, Dominican Republic (March 26, 2009) – AMResorts, award-winning provider of resort sales, marketing and brand management for Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts, The Zoëtry Collection, Secrets Resorts & Spas, Dreams Resorts & Spas and Now Resorts & Spas today announced plans for the “Gems at Cap Cana,” a $400 million, four-resort complex in the Dominican Republic’s ultra luxurious Cap Cana development.

 

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PUNTA ESPADA GREETS CHAMPIONS TOUR PLAYERS

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Bright sunshine and light breezes greeted the majority of Champions Tour players to kick off the third edition of The Cap Cana Championship. Arrivals include past champions Keith Fergus and Mark Wiebe, who claimed the 2009 title by holing a spectacular 95yd wedge shot at the 71st hole.

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Dominican Republic (DR) Ministry of Tourism Presents The Cap Cana Championship March 22-28

DR is Heaven on Earth for Golf Says Tourism Minister Francisco Javier Garcia
 

FOTO-06DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – March 15, 2010 – The Dominican Republic (DR) Ministry of Tourism is a proud Presenting Sponsor of The Cap Cana Championship (www.thecapcanachampionship.com), an official PGA TOUR Champions Tour event held on the glamorous East Coast of the Caribbean’s second largest island. Punta Espada Golf Club, a Jack Nicklaus signature design located in Cap Cana, will host the 2010 tournament and is one of many DR golf courses receiving awards for unmatched beauty and design.

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Couples Adds Glamour to The Cap Cana Championship Field

Fred-Couples-1Cap Cana, Dominican Republic, March 3, 2010 - Fred Couples, the hottest player on the Champions Tour this year, has committed to play in the $1.6 million Cap Cana Championship March 26-28, Tournament Director Efren Garcia-Estrada confirmed today.

 

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Mercado Magazine Selects Cap Cana as The Most Admired Real Estate Project In The Dominican Republic

MERCADOCap Cana, Dominican Republic, March 2010.- The prestigious magazine Mercado selected the resort Cap Cana the country's most admired company in the category Tourism Real Estate Project in 2009, which shows not only its leadership in the real estate and tourism area but Dominicans' admiration and preference for grand destination.

 

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Cap Cana offers details on “The Cap Cana Championship”, an official PGA TOUR'S Champions Tour 2010 Event.

Ellis-PerezMike-Stevens-EThe week of March 22-28 will witness the exciting celebration of “The Cap Cana Championship” an official PGA TOUR's Champions Tour Event.
Each year it offers a varied range of sports and social activities and this year the PRO-AM Tournament will kick-off on March 24-25.  Both national and international amateur players will have the opportunity to share experiences with a professional player and “The Cap Cana Championship” will take place from March 26-28.

 
Santo Domingo, D.R. – February 23, 2010. “The Cap Cana Championship”, returns for the third consecutive year.  It is an official PGA TOUR's Champions Tour 2010 event.  From March 22-28 the spectacular Punta Espada golf course, a Jack Nicklaus signature design will once again be the perfect setting for this important tournament.  This is why Cap Cana executives and PGA Tour´s representatives called a press conference to give the details of this long-awaited tournament within an international golf environment.

 

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Despite Hip Problems Stadler Excited About The Cap Cana Championship

img9574416Cap Cana,Dominican Republic, February 17, 2010 - Craig Stadler is excited at the prospect of his third appearance at The Cap Cana Championship, particularly after wondering if he'd play anywhere this season.

Two weeks ago the eight-time Champions Tour winner received some unexpected news. If he wants play pain free golf in the future he'll need a replacement hip. “What I thought was severe bursitis turns out to be a bit more serious,” the ever-popular 56-year old said.

 

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Fergus looks to repeat at “The Cap Cana Championship”

KeithFergus033009Cap Cana, Dominican Republic, Feb. 4 , 2010.-Throughout his long professional career, Keith Fergus has valued one thing over all others – winning.

The Texan has achieved that goal three times on the PGA Tour and three times on the Champions Tour, including twice last year.

 

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Announcement of the Date of the Third Edition of“The Cap Cana Championship 2010” Tournament of PGA TOUR's Champions Tour

The-Cap-Cana-Championship--Cap Cana , D.R. January 26, 2010. ––  For the third consecutive year, thus ratifying the fact that Cap Cana is the perfect destiny for champions, the PGA TOUR's Champions Tour and Cap Cana executives announced that the date set for the  Third Edition of the  Cap Cana Championship 2010 Tournament to take place is March 22-28 of this year.

 

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Secrets Resorts & Spas Enters New Destination with First Property in Cap Cana Secrets Sanctuary opens in the Dominican Republic.

logo Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana’s first guests Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sluss from New York were greeted with champagne and fresh cut tropical flowers on the resort’s pool deck overlooking the Atlantic.

PHILADELPHIA, PA (January 5, 2009) – Secrets Resorts & Spas, the luxury resort brand offering Unlimited-Luxury® vacations for adults-only, announces the opening of Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic. The property becomes the award-winning brand’s first resort outside of Mexico.

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Cap Cana Opens its Door to Adventure with SCAPE 2 CAP CANA

Paseo-en-buggiesCap Cana,D.R.,January 5, 2010. – Last December 30, 2009,  Cap Cana opened its door to a space that invites you to awaken the spirit of adventure in you and to enjoy active living under the name Scape 2 Cap Cana.  It is located in the spectacular Farallón area amidst trails and an harmonious nature that characterizes this great real estate destiny.

 

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Cap Cana Goes All Out to Welcome the New Year 2010

IMG_3722Cap Cana, Dom. Rep. Jan. 1, 2010. – The Cap Cana Marina was the spot selected by youths, adults, property owners, visitors and both national and international celebrities to ring out 2009 and welcome in 2010 with joy and enthusiasm.

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