Dear Fellow Carpenter Travelers:

Secrets Resort & Spa, Cap Cana ... wow! Our March 2017 trip is going to be five days of heaven on earth. Cap Cana — the self-contained, gated community and resort on the easternmost coast of the Dominican Republic — is a heavenly retreat.

While Cap Cana started building a reputation as the region's “must-go” golf destination, it quickly became the go-to spot for discerning resort visitors. When you begin with natural advantages like the great climate, superb countryside and beaches and fabulously-designed golf courses, it's all very clear.

Cap Cana's development began in 2006 with Punta Espada, an 18-hole masterpiece by Jack Nicklaus that carefully shaped a pristine stretch of coast into a thrilling environment for the game with sea vistas that take your breath away – and that approach set the tone for the whole complex.

Golf Digest 's Ron Kaspriskie described the whole area this way: “... tranquil golf-resort communities that somehow manage to offer all the drama and splendor of five-star hotels without taking away from nature's finest work. Hotel rooms stand unobtrusively next to tropical rainforests, picturesque grottoes and sparsely populated beaches.” In fact the heart of Cap Cana is Scape Park, a lush woodland wildlife reserve with adventure-park enhancements, and a sparkling yacht marina offering access to coral reefs and excellent deep-sea fishing grounds.

Our hotel is the glorious new Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa, opening its doors for the first time at the end of 2016! Accommodations for Carpenter guests will be gorgeous suites with seaview patios or balconies, as well as marble baths. Dine at seven gourmet restaurants (dining and drinks included), revitalize at the fabulous Spa, the palm-shaded pools and fountains, the endless array of water sports and evening entertainment – so much more! Our March trip will put us there at the best time of year and I personally can't wait to get my toes into the soft white sand of Juanillo Beach, said to be the finest of this coast's great beaches. Carpenter has a fun roster of private events too, from special evenings to beach Olympics.

Then there's exciting optional excursions. Boating expeditions to snorkel coral reefs full of amazing life; shopping at the complex's charming boutiques or enjoying its nightlife; meeting dolphins face to face; hiking, riding buggies or horseback through the nature preserve, cave exploration, even zip-lining over a river-gorge; visiting the equestrian center with its polo fields and riding trails; eco-tours to encounter the amazingly diverse wildlife.

Sounds wonderful, doesn't it? Join us. As always with our Carpenter trips, all the details are taken care of ahead of time, and your time will be devoted to nothing but relaxation, enjoyment, and fun. To sign up, please contact your Carpenter District Manager.

Jack McMahon
Vice President, Sales & Marketing