Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Punta Cana – a golfing paradise

Golfweek Magazine, a publication focusing on the Dominican Republic, successfully highlights the growth and importance of golf in the region – a sport which has had a huge effect on the Dominican Republic property market (property prices are steadily climbing on an average of 20 to 30% a year, and experts expect this trend to continue for at least the next 10 years).

The target market for golfing holidays and resorts in the Dominican Republic is ever-expanding, incorporating the US, Europe, Canada and South America. With legendary designers such as Tom Marzolf and Jack Nicklaus planning and opening courses around the area, enthusiasts will not be short of beautiful, top-rate greens to tee off on.

The magazine also reports on the newest project in the area, the Roco Ki, a resort offering miles of golden coastline as well as over 1000 hectares housing the renowned Westin and Fairmont hotels – not to mention the fabulous golf courses!

The tourism minister for the Dominican Republic, Felix Jiménez, says their “vision to grow the Dominican Republic’s east coast into an upscale golfer’s paradise” has transformed the region into the quintessential golfing destination.