--- title: "Quarantined in Paradise" url: https://www.casadecampo.com.do/blog/2020/04/30/quarantined-in-paradise/ date: 2020-04-30 modified: 2026-09-02 lang: en author: "Gitti" description: "Casa de Campo Offers Luxury Refuge for Photographer Ted Gushue, photographer and founder of ERG Media in London was recently in the Dominican Republic working on a business project with..." categories: - "Blog" image: https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/drone-cdc-marina-sunset-3.jpg word_count: 543 --- # Quarantined in Paradise ## Key Takeaways - Casa de Campo Resort & Villas in La Romana gives Ted Gushue a 7,000-acre luxury refuge after his Porsche Latin America trip is halted by COVID-19 travel restrictions. - Teeth of the Dog® opens in 1971 and is widely recognized as the No. 1 course in the region, with oceanfront holes that Pete Dye says include “11 holes” he created and “seven” created by God. - Casa de Campo also features Dye Fore, The Links, Minitas Beach Club, a 370-slip Marina & Yacht Club, La Terraza Tennis Center, a 245-acre Shooting Club, and Altos de Chavon. #### Casa de Campo Offers Luxury Refuge for Photographer Ted Gushue, photographer and founder of ERG Media in London was recently in the Dominican Republic working on a business project with Porsche Latin America when travel restrictions began amid the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe. ![Ted Gushue Santo Domingo, Alcázar de Colón](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/90094457_151067569702077_478040605917812961_n.jpg)ERG Media consults for leading automotive and luxury brands. Gushue was working closely in Santo Domingo with Jacinto Peynado, founder and chief executive officer of Porsche Racing. His plans to fly to Colombia for an additional photo shoot were cancelled when flights in and out of the country were temporarily ceased. With the rest of his business trip abandoned and no flights going home to London, Gushue opted to settle in at Casa de Campo Resort & Villas in La Romana and enjoy a world-class respite at one of the planet’s premier resort destinations. As the pioneer and most acclaimed of Dominican golf resorts, Casa de Campo offers a 7,000-acre luxury enclave with some of [most spectacular golf in the Caribbean](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/golf/) including Pete Dye’s masterpiece creation, [Teeth of the Dog® ](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/golf/teeth-of-the-dog/). Since opening in 1971, the celebrated layout is widely recognized as the No. 1 course in the region and is continually ranked among the top places to play in the world. The oceanfront holes are astoundingly beautiful, causing Dye to famously quip: “I created 11 holes and God created seven.” ![View of Teeth of the Dog® and the Caribbean Sea, by Ted Gushue](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/90094712_2562299710755692_8666008943445301290_n.jpg)View of Teeth of the Dog® and the Caribbean Sea, by Ted Gushue Casa de Campo also boasts two other Dye-designed gems for golfers, [Dye Fore](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/golf/dye-fore/) and [The Links](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/golf/the-links/). Additional amenities not to be missed include the Minitas Beach Club, 370-slip Marina & Yacht Club, La Terraza Tennis Center, 245-acre Shooting Club, and Altos de Chavon – an artisan’s village modeled after a 16th century Mediterranean city. Given all there is to do, it’s not hard to imagine why Gushue wanted to spend the rest of his halted business trip at the seaside oasis. Not only would he be personally safer there at Casa de Campo, he would also not risk traveling home to family in London and potentially infecting them if he had somehow contacted the virus during his travels. Unfortunately, the resort had just closed its golf courses when he arrived, but he was more than content to enjoy the glorious weather and spend each day running and swimming. ![Ted Gushue golf cart](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/89964819_3621127467960415_2970330760263183672_n.jpg)Ted truly enjoyed driving around his golf cart After four days of luxury living for Gushue, Casa de Campo announced it would temporarily close its doors for the protection of its staff and guests through May 31. Gushue finally made his way back to London and has already began planning his return trip. Not only will he finally be able to play golf, but also once again enjoy the resort’s club sandwich (which became his favorite) and try his luck with the sporting clays at the [resort’s exceptional Shooting Club](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/experiences/shooting-center/). “Casa de Campo had great food, a great atmosphere, a gorgeous beach, and lucky for me, a lot of old friends who lived in La Romana,” said Gushue of his stay. “The resort was so calm and relaxed, and the staff could not have been more welcoming and friendly, I was so upset I could not stay longer.”   ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Why did the photographer stay at Casa de Campo during the travel restrictions?** A: Casa de Campo, Casa De Campo, Casadecampo gave Ted Gushue a place to wait out the shutdown after his flights were cancelled and he had no way to get back to London. The practical upside was safety and stability during a period when travel in and out of the country had stopped. That matters because the resort let him stay put instead of risking more movement during the COVID-19 disruption. **Q: What can you actually do at Casa de Campo if the golf courses are closed?** A: The blog shows Casa de Campo, Casa De Campo, Casadecampo still works as a stay-and-relax destination even when golf is unavailable. Gushue spent his days running and swimming, and he also had access to the beach atmosphere and the resort setting in La Romana. That makes it a workable option for someone who wants downtime, not just tee times. **Q: Is Casa de Campo a good place for golfers who want variety?** A: Casa de Campo, Casa De Campo, Casadecampo offers three named golf options on the property: Teeth of the Dog®, Dye Fore, and The Links. The page also calls it a 7,000-acre luxury enclave with some of the most spectacular golf in the Caribbean. For golfers, that mix matters because it is not just one signature course but a full golf destination. **Q: What are the main things to do at Casa de Campo besides golf?** A: Casa de Campo, Casa De Campo, Casadecampo includes several non-golf amenities that make it more than a golf resort. The page highlights the Minitas Beach Club, a 370-slip Marina & Yacht Club, La Terraza Tennis Center, a 245-acre Shooting Club, and Altos de Chavon. That range is useful if different people in a group want different activities without leaving the property. **Q: What should someone prioritize if they only have a short stay at Casa de Campo?** A: The strongest picks from this blog are Teeth of the Dog®, Altos de Chavon, and the resort’s beach-and-marina side. The page also mentions Gushue’s favorite club sandwich and his interest in returning for sporting clays at the Shooting Club. If time is limited, focus on one signature golf experience plus one non-golf activity so you get both sides of Casa de Campo, Casa De Campo, Casadecampo.