26 Apr 2021
Last night's Academy awards may have been different to previous years, but they were certainly no less glamourous.
If the glitzy ceremony has inspired you to go celebrity spotting, then look no further than Casa de Campo Resort & Villas in the Dominican Republic, where you could be enjoying sunset cocktails alongside Oscar winners Emerald Fennell, Sir Anthony Hopkins and Daniel Kaluuya. The resort, which already has a reputation as a celebrity hangout, is expecting an influx of A-listers after a three-night stay at the resort was included in this year's goodie bag for Oscar nominees at the exclusive GBK Pre-Oscar Lounge by Gavin Keilly.
Holidaymakers hoping to catch a glimpse of their favourite celebrity won't however need a Hollywood sized budget to enjoy the resort, with all-inclusive packages costing from around £1,275 per person.
The Academy Award goodie bags are the stuff of legends and 2021 is no different. The bags, which are sent to the best actor, best actress, best director, best supporting actor and best supporting actress contenders are this year said to be worth six figures with other items including a plastic surgery consultation to pet GPS trackers
Casa de Campo is no stranger to celebrity visitors having hosted many Hollywood legends, sport stars, politicians and royalty over the years. The resort opened in the 1970s to an illustrious crowd of VIPs and Hollywood celebrities including Frank Sinatra who frequented the resort many times, flying to the resort's own airstrip by private jet.
Fifty years on and this tropical paradise remains a popular haunt with the A-list crowd. Star of Elton John's Rocketman, Taron Egerton, celebrated his 30th birthday and Grammy nomination at the resort, while other recent visitors have included Jennifer Lopez and Fast and Furious star, Vin Diesel.
Should they take up the offer of a stay at Casa De Campo, the actors (like all guests) will be given a golf cart to explore the 7,000 acre lush tropical grounds where they will find three championship golf courses, a 370-slip marina & yacht club, polo & equestrian centre and 13 tennis courts.
During their stay they can kayak along the Chavón river, try clay shooting, learn paddle-boarding or go deep-sea fishing.
Alternatively, they can chill on the white sandy private beach, catch a boat to a nearby deserted island, learn pottery, wander around a 16th century Mediterranean style village, explore art galleries or watch a global superstar perform in the outdoor amphitheatre. All without leaving the resort!
British Airways Holidays currently offering seven nights on all-inclusive basis for just £1,275 per person (based on 2 sharing a superior Casitas room) including flights from London Gatwick on 28 September 2021.
To book visit www.ba.com/holidays.
The hotel website can be viewed at www.casadecampo.com.do
Prices correct at time of issue and subject to availability.