Cabarete, Dominican Republic is a unique destination, and many interesting locals contribute to that sentiment. Villa Taina Hotel has been hosting guests in this sleepy fishing village turned exciting watersports mecca for more than 20 years. In that time, we have gotten to know many of these interesting people, and we just love sharing their … Continue reading “People of Cabarete: Israel The Flower Boy”
Category: Cabarete Icons
Cabarete Icons: Luciano Gonzalez
Cabarete, Dominican Republic is home to a host of talented folks. We started our “Cabarete Icons” series so we could share some of their radical stories. While telling a few of these tales, we realized that the popularity of windsurfing in the 80s guided and interconnected many of our youth. One young windsurfer, in particular, … Continue reading “Cabarete Icons: Luciano Gonzalez”
Cabarete Icons: Marcus Bohm
Cabarete, Dominican Republic, situated on the north coast of the country, is a charming little beach town bursting with a mix of interesting locals and transplants alike. For our hotel’s 20th anniversary, we have been highlighting some of Cabarete’s most beloved characters in a series called Cabarete Icons. There is one waterman in particular that … Continue reading “Cabarete Icons: Marcus Bohm”
Cabarete Icons: Franzi Fix
Cabarete, Dominican Republic, renowned for its world-famous kiteboarding and surf conditions, initially found its way on the adventure map thanks to windsurfing. According to some, a Canadian windsurfer named Jean Laporte happened upon Cabarete and was astonished by the consistent trade winds. Word spread rapidly from there and before anyone knew it, Cabarete was touted … Continue reading “Cabarete Icons: Franzi Fix”
Cabarete Icons: Pedro Fernandez
Cabarete, Dominican Republic has been long renowned for its ideal wind conditions. However, we also receive a consistent Atlantic swell, providing waves roughly 350 days a year! These world-class waves attract surfers from all over the globe to this charming little town on the north coast. Despite Cabarete’s small size, it is bursting with incredibly … Continue reading “Cabarete Icons: Pedro Fernandez”
The Inspiring Victory of Luis Alberto Cruz
A kiteboarding vacation in Cabarete, Dominican Republic is like a dream come true for many adventure travelers. The accommodations are inexpensive, the water is warm, and the wind is perfect almost every single day. Life just seems so simple here. Most kiteboarding tourists are awestruck when they first feast their eyes on the seemingly effortless … Continue reading “The Inspiring Victory of Luis Alberto Cruz”
Cabarete Icons: Wilson Tavares
Cabarete, Dominican Republic has been a popular windsports destination since the 80s. It all started when some windsurfers got stoked on the trade winds, but it wasn’t too long before the new (back then) sport of kiteboarding came blowing onto the scene. Thanks to all the hustle and bustle, the prime location, and an array … Continue reading “Cabarete Icons: Wilson Tavares”
Cabarete Icons – Eric Hertsens
Cabarete, Dominican Republic is a small town full of big characters with colorful stories, making it an interesting place to visit. Most recent history describes our city as the Adventure Sports Capital of the Caribbean, but it wasn’t always that way. Sometime in the 1980s the windsurfing crowd caught wind (pun intended) of the favorable … Continue reading “Cabarete Icons – Eric Hertsens”
Cabarete Icons: Pedro The Coconut Man
A trip to Cabarete beach just isn’t the same without hearing Pedro the Coconut Man. Who is Pedro you ask? Well if you’ve ever bought a fresh coconut while chillin’ out on Cab beach, chances are it was from Pedro. A true legend of Cabarete, this friendly and exuberant gentlemen can be recognized by his … Continue reading “Cabarete Icons: Pedro The Coconut Man”
Cabarete Icons: Ana The Fruit Lady
[imgslider-wrapper] [imgslider imgurl=’https://villataina.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cabarete-icons-fruit-lady-2.jpg’] [imgslider imgurl=’https://villataina.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cabarete-icons-fruit-lady.jpg’] [/imgslider-wrapper]Anna: aka “the fruit lady” Anyone who has hung out on Cabarete Beach, or a Villa Taina over the years is sure to remember Ana, the fruit lady. She strolls up and down Cabarete beach every day selling fresh fruit from a big basket that she carries on top of … Continue reading “Cabarete Icons: Ana The Fruit Lady”