The slow, warm and meant-to-be-savored rhythm of the Caribbean comes to life June 25-27 at Casa de Campo Resort & Villas with the debut of Cigars in Paradise. As the region’s first consumer cigar and rum festival, the weekend invites all guests into an amplified experience surrounding traditional craftsmanship and bold flavor.
At its core is the Grand Tasting Pavilion at the Marina Riverside Center, where world-renowned cigar brands meet premium rum houses for a two-day showcase designed for true appreciation of tradition. Exquisitely paired with chocolate, liqueurs and exclusive offerings from international brands, each tasting becomes less about sampling and more about discovery of what exactly goes into every blend, barrel and hand-rolled cigar.
The weekend is set to kick off with a beachfront cocktail party at Minitas Beach Club & Restaurant, setting the tone with an open-air evening of music, conversation with friends and beautiful ocean views. From there, the days move fluidly between cigar seminars led by industry voices like Erik Calvino and George Brightman, and signature Casa de Campo experiences like tee times at Teeth of the Dog and moments of pause across the resort’s expansive grounds.
Drawing a global, like-minded crowd of enthusiasts and insiders, the festival offers both celebration and a sense of shared appreciation, marking a first-of-its-kind gathering in the Dominican Republic. The Cigars in Paradise weekend is designed to be enjoyed slowly, where everything from the tropical setting to the connections you make invites you to stay a little longer. casadecampo.com.do