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Orientation to the Cap Cana resort community, its golf, and planning a stay from Villa Espada on Punta Espada Fairway 5.

Cap Cana Golf Residences: Villa Espada Playbook

Cap Cana Golf Residences: Villa Espada Playbook

Villa Espada is Cap Cana's only direct-fairway golf residence. 6 or 8 bedrooms, 22 guests, full staff, two golf carts, and Punta Espada…

Punta Espada Golf Shuttle: Playing From Villa Espada

Punta Espada Golf Shuttle: Playing From Villa Espada

Villa Espada guests skip the shuttle. Two complimentary golf carts, member-guest rates, and a 3-minute drive to the first tee at Punta…

Non-Golf & Family Activities at Villa Espada — Cap Cana

Non-Golf & Family Activities at Villa Espada — Cap Cana

Beyond golf: Villa Espada has a private putting green, indoor game room, outdoor games area with pool table and ping pong, pool games for…

Booking a Cap Cana Villa Directly: Why EspadaVilla.com Is the Booking Source

Booking a Cap Cana Villa Directly: Why EspadaVilla.com Is the Booking Source

EspadaVilla.com is the direct booking website for Villa Espada in Cap Cana. No third-party commission, no platform markup — book directly…

Staying at Punta Espada Golf Course: The Only Private Villa on the Fairway

Staying at Punta Espada Golf Course: The Only Private Villa on the Fairway

If Punta Espada is the reason for your trip, there is one place to stay: Villa Espada, the only private rental estate on Fairway 5 of the…

Playing Both Punta Espada and Casa de Campo Golf from One Base

Playing Both Punta Espada and Casa de Campo Golf from One Base

Can you play both Punta Espada in Cap Cana and Teeth of the Dog at Casa de Campo from one villa? Yes — here is how Villa Espada makes both…

How Far Is Cap Cana From Punta Cana? 2026 Transfer Guide

How Far Is Cap Cana From Punta Cana? 2026 Transfer Guide

Cap Cana sits 6–8 miles from PUJ airport—a 15–20 minute private transfer. Here's what Villa Espada guests need to know about arrival…

Golf Course Cap Cana Transportation: Villa Espada Guide

Golf Course Cap Cana Transportation: Villa Espada Guide

Two golf carts, private transfers, and fairway-5 access included. Here's how Villa Espada solves transportation for large groups at Cap…

Villa Espada: Your Complete Guide to Staying at Villa Espada

Villa Espada: Your Complete Guide to Staying at Villa Espada

What's included at Villa Espada Cap Cana: private chef, butler, golf carts, transfers, and club-rate golf at Punta Espada. Plan your…

Cap Cana vs Casa de Campo: An Honest Comparison Guide

Cap Cana vs Casa de Campo: An Honest Comparison Guide

Comparing Cap Cana and Casa de Campo for your Dominican Republic golf escape. Location, courses, access, and why Cap Cana works for Villa…

Punta Espada Golf: Playing From Villa Espada

Punta Espada Golf: Playing From Villa Espada

Playing Punta Espada Golf Course from Villa Espada: tee times, green fees, what's included, and how staying on fairway 5 changes the…

Hotels Near Cap Cana Punta Espada

Hotels Near Cap Cana Punta Espada

Cap Cana offers luxury resorts and private villas. Learn what to expect, how far from the airport, and why Villa Espada delivers more for…

Punta Espada Restaurant by Eden Roc: Dining On-Course

Punta Espada Restaurant by Eden Roc: Dining On-Course

The 19th hole at Punta Espada offers breakfast, lunch, and Caribbean views. What to expect when you play from Villa Espada.

Punta Espada Golf Course: Playing From Villa Espada

Punta Espada Golf Course: Playing From Villa Espada

Playing Punta Espada Golf Course from Villa Espada: member-guest discounted rates, tee times, course layout, and the fairway 5 advantage.

Cap Cana vs Bávaro — Which Punta Cana Area Should You Stay In?

Cap Cana vs Bávaro — Which Punta Cana Area Should You Stay In?

Bávaro and Cap Cana are two very different experiences in the Punta Cana area. We break down which is better for luxury villa stays, golf…

Cap Cana vs Punta Cana: What to Know Before You Arrive

Cap Cana vs Punta Cana: What to Know Before You Arrive

Cap Cana sits 6 miles from PUJ inside Punta Cana—a gated, 30,000-acre luxury enclave. Here's what changes when you cross the gate.

Cap Cana with Kids — The Best Family Activities

Cap Cana with Kids — The Best Family Activities

Cap Cana is one of the safest and most family-friendly luxury resorts in the Caribbean. Our guide to the best activities for children of…

Cap Cana Guide 2026: Beaches, Golf & Where to Stay

Cap Cana Guide 2026: Beaches, Golf & Where to Stay

Cap Cana insider guide: Juanillo Beach, Punta Espada golf, marina, waterpark & the best months to visit — plus why a private staffed villa…

Best Golf Courses in the Dominican Republic: 2026 Guide

Best Golf Courses in the Dominican Republic: 2026 Guide

The 7 best golf courses in the Dominican Republic ranked for 2026 — Punta Espada, Teeth of the Dog, Las Iguanas & more, with green fees and…

Cap Cana Golf Guide 2026: Courses, Packages & Tips

Cap Cana Golf Guide 2026: Courses, Packages & Tips

Cap Cana golf in 2026 — Punta Espada and Las Iguanas compared, sample itineraries, green fees, booking steps, and tips for playing both…

Las Iguanas Golf Course Cap Cana: Complete 2026 Guide

Las Iguanas Golf Course Cap Cana: Complete 2026 Guide

Complete 2026 guide to Las Iguanas at Cap Cana — layout, key holes, how it compares to Punta Espada, and how to arrange access to the new…

Punta Espada Review 2026: Still the Caribbean's Best?

Punta Espada Review 2026: Still the Caribbean's Best?

An updated 2026 review of Punta Espada Golf Course — current conditions, green fees, what's changed, and whether it still deserves its #1…

Punta Espada Golf Course Review — The Caribbean's Best

Punta Espada Golf Course Review — The Caribbean's Best

An honest review of Punta Espada Golf Club — the Jack Nicklaus Signature course ranked #1 in the Caribbean and Mexico by GolfWeek. What to expect, tips for…

Punta Espada Hole-by-Hole Guide: Signature Holes 2026

Punta Espada Hole-by-Hole Guide: Signature Holes 2026

Punta Espada hole by hole — full 18-hole scorecard plus deep dives on the five signature holes, with playing tips and how to book…

Punta Espada vs Corales vs La Cana — Which Course to Play?

Punta Espada vs Corales vs La Cana — Which Course to Play?

Comparing the three best golf courses near Cap Cana. Course breakdown, difficulty, and how to play all three from Villa Espada.

Punta Espada vs. Las Iguanas: Which Cap Cana Golf Course Should You Play

Punta Espada vs. Las Iguanas: Which Cap Cana Golf Course Should You Play

Punta Espada or Las Iguanas? Both are Jack Nicklaus Signature courses at Cap Cana. Here's how they compare and what to expect from each.

Staying at Villa Espada: A Day On-Property

Staying at Villa Espada: A Day On-Property

What staying at Villa Espada actually looks like: private chef, butler service, two golf carts, two pools, and direct fairway access.

Cap Cana New Developments 2026 — What's New at the Resort

Cap Cana New Developments 2026 — What's New at the Resort

The latest new developments at Cap Cana in 2026 — El Dorado Water Park, the St. Regis opening, expanded marina facilities, and upcoming…

Cap Cana Real Estate — Inside the Caribbean's Most Exclusive Community

Cap Cana Real Estate — Inside the Caribbean's Most Exclusive Community

A look inside Cap Cana's exclusive real estate market — villa prices, development areas, investment potential, and what makes a Cayuco…

The St. Regis Cap Cana — What Villa Guests Need to Know

The St. Regis Cap Cana — What Villa Guests Need to Know

The St. Regis Cap Cana is now open — steps from Villa Espada. Nina Restaurant by Chef Diego Munoz, the Amber Room cigar lounge, world-class…

What Is Included When You Rent a Luxury Villa in Cap Cana

What Is Included When You Rent a Luxury Villa in Cap Cana

What's included when you rent a luxury villa in Cap Cana? Here's a full breakdown of what Villa Espada covers in the rate, and what's…

Cap Cana From the Air — The Most Stunning Aerial Views

Cap Cana From the Air — The Most Stunning Aerial Views

Cap Cana's most breathtaking aerial perspectives — drone footage of Punta Espada Golf Course, Juanillo Beach, the Marina, and the villas…

Getting Around Cap Cana: Golf Carts & Transportation Guide

Getting Around Cap Cana: Golf Carts & Transportation Guide

Villa Espada includes two golf carts and private transfers. Here's how to navigate Cap Cana's 30,000 acres without renting a car.

Getting to Cap Cana from PUJ: Distance, Transfers & Tips

Getting to Cap Cana from PUJ: Distance, Transfers & Tips

How to get to Cap Cana from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) — the 20-minute transfer explained, with private, taxi & helicopter options, costs…

The Perfect 7-Day Cap Cana Itinerary — Day by Day Guide

The Perfect 7-Day Cap Cana Itinerary — Day by Day Guide

The perfect 7-day Cap Cana itinerary for villa guests. Golf, beaches, fishing, waterpark, dining, spa, and how your butler turns this plan…

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