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title: "Vacation Goals are the New Resolutions"
url: https://www.casadecampo.com.do/blog/2017/01/16/vacation-goals-are-the-new-resolutions/
date: 2017-01-16
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description: "New year, new you—right? New year’s resolutions can seem like broken promises sometimes, and in fact, studies show that only 8% of people successfully keep up their resolutions and meet..."
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# Vacation Goals are the New Resolutions

## Key Takeaways

- Casa de Campo says only 8% of people successfully keep up their resolutions and meet their goals, so it frames vacation goals as more achievable than New Year’s resolutions.
- Reservation assistants, group specialists, and wedding specialists at Casa de Campo help organize solo trips, group visits, business travel, and wedding planning.
- Casa de Campo offers Minitas Beach, zip-lining, the 100,000-year-old Las Maravillas Cave, buggy racing, Parque Nacional del Este, Chef Anthony Masas’s local cuisine, merengue lessons, and concerts at Altos de Chavón.
- Casa de Campo includes year-round offers on rooms and golf packages, plus the Casa de Campo Inclusive Experience for a luxurious vacation where the toughest decision is where to eat or when to hit the beach.

New year, new you—right? New year’s resolutions can seem like broken promises sometimes, and in fact, studies show that only 8% of people successfully keep up their resolutions and meet their goals. After looking at Google’s top-searched resolutions throughout 2016, we’ve compiled a list of achievable, and even bucket list worthy goals you can easily accomplish here at Casa de Campo. This year, don’t over-extend yourself, relax and let us help you reach a happier, healthier life.

## Get Organized

Yes, we can even help you with that! No, we can’t help you reorganize your closet, but we can help you plan your next vacation at Casa de Campo. Whether you’re traveling solo, with a group, or for business, our [reservation assistants](/resources/why-book-direct-with-casa/) and [group specialists](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/groups/rfp/) can help organize your visit. Planning upcoming nuptials? Let our [wedding specialists](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/weddings/) handle the details and create a memorable day for you and yours.

## Live Life to the Fullest

Carpe Diem! Whether your idea of living life to the fullest includes a little R&R on [Minitas Beach](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/experiences/beaches/), or an adrenaline pumping [zip-lining excursion](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/experiences/excursions/), Casa de Campo has the activities and lush tropical setting to help you achieve this goal. Explore the 100,000-year-old [Las Maravillas Cave](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/experiences/excursions/), or race your own [buggy](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/experiences/excursions/) through the Dominican countryside. Discover native flora and fauna at the Parque Nacional del Este, or devour fresh, local cuisine created by our own [Chef Anthony Masas](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/dining/quick-bites-cafes/) before taking a merengue lesson or catching an exclusive concert at [Altos de Chavón](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/experiences/altos-de-chavon/). Whatever you choose, we’re brimming with "seize the day" activities to suit every taste and lifestyle.

## Learn New Hobbies

It can be hard to find time for new hobbies with today’s busy lifestyles. Why not make your vacation the time to explore your passions or budding interests? At Casa de Campo we have plenty of activities for all ages and abilities. Dive head first into aquatic adventure with any one of our [fishing, snorkeling, or kayaking excursions](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/experiences/water-sports/). Ride into the sunset on a trail ride, enjoy English and Western-style horseback riding lessons, or explore the elite world of Polo at our sprawling [Equestrian Facilities](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/experiences/equestrian/). Take aim at Casa de Campo’s [Shooting Center](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/experiences/shooting-center/), or take comfort in an old hobby and treat yourself to some shopping in and around the resort.

## Spend Less

Your dream vacation doesn’t need to drain your bank account. From deals on [rooms](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/rooms/elite/suites/) to golf packages, we have great, year-round [offers](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/vacation-packages-offers/) to help make your vacation as worry-free as possible. Simplify your life even further by booking the [Casa de Campo Inclusive Experience](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/vacation-packages-offers/) and enjoy a luxurious vacation where the toughest decision is where to eat or when to hit the beach.

## Travel More

If you’re planning a trip to Casa de Campo, you’re already halfway to your goal! But in all seriousness, travel is about more than just the destination. It’s the culture, the sites, and the people that make a vacation a journey to remember. Visit the historic [Hacienda Higüeral Ranch](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/experiences/excursions/) and meet local cowboys, learn about their work, and explore surrounding sugar cane fields. Take a tour of [Altos de Chavón](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/experiences/altos-de-chavon/), a beautiful replica Mediterranean village, and visit local artists to shop their unique handicrafts. History buffs will love Santo Domingo, the oldest city in the New World. Walk cobbled stone streets and take in cultural landmarks like museums, cathedrals, and other historic sites. Whatever facet of Dominican culture you’d like to explore; we have an adventure for you.

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And lastly, if you are more of the relax on the sand type of traveler, we can always accommodate your wish for some beachside reading recommendations. Visit our [Top 4 Beach Reads for Your Next Trip to Casa de Campo](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/blog/2016/05/30/the-top-4-beach-reads-for-your-next-trip-to-casa-de-campo/) blog post for some great ideas.

Make 2017 the year you cross a bucket-list destination off of your list. Contact us for [Reservation Assistance](/resources/why-book-direct-with-casa/) and start planning your Dominican Republic vacation.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: How can I plan a Casa de Campo trip without getting overwhelmed?**
A: Casa de Campo, Casa De Campo, Casadecampo is set up for organized trip planning because reservation assistants and group specialists can help organize your visit. That matters if you are traveling solo, with a group, or for business, since each trip type usually needs different coordination. If the trip is for a wedding, the wedding specialists can handle the details and keep the planning from turning into a second job.

**Q: What are the best Casa de Campo activities if I want a mix of relaxing and high-energy vacation time?**
A: Minitas Beach and a zip-lining excursion are the clearest split between rest and adrenaline on this page. Casa de Campo, Casa De Campo, Casadecampo offers both quiet beach time and active experiences, so you do not have to choose one style for the whole trip. A good approach is to pair one slower day with one adventure day so the vacation feels full without getting exhausting.

**Q: Can I use a Casa de Campo vacation to try new hobbies?**
A: Casa de Campo, Casa De Campo, Casadecampo works well for hobby-based travel because it offers fishing, snorkeling, and kayaking excursions, plus trail rides, horseback riding lessons, Polo at its Equestrian Facilities, and the Shooting Center. That mix makes it easier to test something new without committing to a long-term class. It also gives different options for different ages and ability levels.

**Q: How do I keep a Casa de Campo vacation from getting too expensive?**
A: The page points to year-round offers like deals on rooms and golf packages as the main way to keep costs down. Casa de Campo, Casa De Campo, Casadecampo also offers the Casa de Campo Inclusive Experience, which simplifies spending because the toughest decision becomes where to eat or when to hit the beach. That kind of package is useful when you want fewer surprise costs during the trip.

**Q: What should I do at Casa de Campo if I want more than just a beach vacation?**
A: Altos de Chavón is one of the strongest choices if you want culture built into your trip. The page also highlights Hacienda Higüeral Ranch, Santo Domingo, local artists with handicrafts, museums, cathedrals, and historic sites. Casa de Campo, Casa De Campo, Casadecampo gives you enough variety that you can build a trip around history and local culture instead of only resort downtime.