Dominican Republic Sport’s Capital to Get First Five-Star Luxury Resort

The $200 million, 138-suite Palmera de Cabarete Resort and Spa, opening in 2011, will be bringing five-star luxury to this action-packed capital of world-class kite boarding, surfing, laser sailing, mountain biking, hiking and canyoning.

Its 19.5 eco-friendly landscaped acres include 1,000 feet of private shoreline, part of one of the largest expanses of uninterrupted beach in the Caribbean. The announcement was made by Darren Law, President and Chief Executive Officer of NID Holdings LLC, developers of Palmera de Cabarete.

The quality of appointments and finishes in this condo resort will meet the standards that are expected for luxury excellence with 10-foot high ceilings, floor to ceiling window walls that seamlessly bring the outdoors in, semi private elevators to suites, marble floors inside and out, and Wolf and Subzero appliances. Penthouses will feature infinity edge plunge pools, summer kitchens and a cabana bathroom with shower.

The authentic town of Cabarete offers a sense of place and a cool vibe, with its local restaurants and clubs providing a lively nightlife where dancing takes center stage. International visitors join in to soak up the local flavor, and English is widely spoken everywhere.