In 2027, two of the busiest dates on the Casa de Campo® calendar fall on the same weekend. Valentine’s Day is Sunday 14 February, and US Presidents’ Day is the next morning, Monday 15 February. Couples want a candlelit table on Sunday night. Families from the US Northeast want a long weekend in the sun, and often the whole school-break week that follows. Golfers want Teeth of the Dog in the driest month of the year. They are all after the same villas, the same tee times and the same 8pm reservations.
Most guests who book this weekend in January find the best villas already gone and the restaurant tables already taken. Here is how the weekend works, what to book first, and what it really costs to stay in a private villa at Casa de Campo® for it.
The 2027 Dates at a Glance
- Friday 12 February — the usual arrival day for a long weekend. Flights into La Romana (LRM) and Punta Cana (PUJ) fill early from New York, Miami and Boston.
- Saturday 13 February — the first full day, and the busiest day of the weekend on the golf courses.
- Sunday 14 February — Valentine’s Day. Dinner at the resort’s sit-down restaurants books out.
- Monday 15 February — Presidents’ Day. Many US school districts, particularly in the Northeast, take the rest of that week off.
- February Sundays — Dominican Carnival parades run through the month, ending with Independence Day on Saturday 27 February.
February is also the driest month of the year at the resort, with daytime highs around 30°C (86°F). The polo season is under way at the Equestrian Center, and the sailfish season is running offshore. Even without the holiday, it is one of the most popular weeks of the winter.
Why This Weekend Books Out First
Christmas and Easter get the headlines, but Presidents’ Day weekend books out quickly for a simpler reason: demand is concentrated into three or four nights. A family that would happily take any week in March needs these exact dates, because the school calendar sets them.
Most villas hold a three-night minimum year-round. Some owners set a longer minimum or prefer full-week bookings over a holiday weekend, so a request for Friday to Monday can be turned down in favour of a Saturday-to-Saturday booking. Ask before you build travel plans around a short stay.
The payment timetable matters too. A villa balance is normally due 60 days before arrival, which for a 12 February arrival is mid-December. Book after that and the deposit and balance are due together. Our villa booking guide explains deposits, payments and cancellation terms.
Four Nights or a Full Week?
The Long Weekend (Friday to Tuesday)
Four nights, flying out on Tuesday morning, is the classic couples’ trip: two rounds of golf or a spa day, Valentine’s dinner on Sunday and a beach day on Monday. It suits smaller villas well. A two- or three-bedroom villa near the Marina or Minitas Beach keeps the walk to dinner short.
The School-Break Week (Saturday 13 to Saturday 20)
For families, the full week is better value. The villa staff settle into your routine, and the rate per night is usually the same as for the weekend alone. Stays run up to two weeks, so you can add the following weekend if your school’s break runs longer. Browse family villas at Casa de Campo® and filter by bedrooms. Large villas are the first to go for this week.
Valentine’s Dinner on Sunday 14 February
Sunday night is the hardest reservation of the weekend. These are the best options for couples, in order of how early to book them:
- La Piazzetta in Altos de Chavón — Italian, inside the stone village above the Chavón River. It is the most romantic setting at the resort and the first table to go.
- SBG at the Marina — steak and seafood overlooking the yachts. You can stroll the Marina before or after dinner.
- Minitas Beach Club — dinner by the sea at the resort’s private beach, best booked for the sunset seating.
- La Caña — poolside at the hotel, livelier, and a good choice for a group of couples travelling together.
The resort usually announces special Valentine’s menus and prices closer to the date, so confirm them when they are published rather than relying on last year’s. The alternative many of our couples prefer is a private chef dinner on your own terrace. Your villa staff prepare it, there is no booking deadline at a restaurant, and nobody is waiting for the table. Our Casa de Campo® restaurant guide covers every venue in detail.
Golf, Spa and Polo: What to Book Now
Tee Times
Teeth of the Dog, Dye Fore and The Links are open only to registered resort guests, and tee times are booked directly with the resort’s golf office, not through the villa. Saturday and Monday mornings are the first slots to go on a holiday weekend. Book as soon as your villa is confirmed, and check current rates in our green fees guide.
The Spa
The Spa at Casa de Campo® runs its treatment rooms from 9am to 7pm and its Thermal Experience from 8am. Couples’ treatments on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 February will be in high demand. For more privacy, ask our concierge for an in-villa massage instead. Our spa guide lists the treatments.
Polo and the Equestrian Center
February is in the heart of the polo season. Watching a match makes an easy afternoon, while a private trail ride or riding lesson needs a booking in advance. Both are easy to fit around a long weekend.
Families on the Same Weekend
Families should book two things early. The first is the resort’s family programmes, which fill up during US school breaks. The second is golf carts, which are how everyone gets around the resort. Carts are not included in a villa rental and are booked separately, and in a week this busy the four- and six-seat carts run out. Reserve them with the villa so they are waiting when you arrive.
A Carnival Sunday in La Romana is also a good outing for older children. The masked diablos cojuelos and the costumed parades are a side of the Dominican Republic most resort guests never see. Our concierge can arrange a driver so nobody has to navigate the town on parade day.
What the Weekend Really Costs
Villa rates for this weekend are high-season rates, and a few other costs are added to every stay, so budget for the full total from the start:
- Resort access fee — US$30 per adult (13+) per night and US$15 per child aged 4–12; under-4s are free. The resort sets this fee and collects it directly. Four adults for four nights comes to US$480.
- 18% service fee — added to the villa rental and not included in the published nightly rate.
- Golf carts, green fees and spa treatments — paid separately, at high-season prices.
- Groceries and private chef dinners — pre-stocking the villa before you arrive is often cheaper than eating out every night.
Frequently Asked Questions
Presidents’ Day is Monday 15 February 2027, so the long weekend runs from Saturday 13 to Monday 15 February. Valentine’s Day falls on Sunday 14 February, the middle of the weekend.
As early as possible. The larger villas and those near the Marina and Minitas Beach are usually taken by late autumn. A booking made after mid-December also means paying the full amount at once.
Most villas hold a three-night minimum year-round, but some owners prefer longer stays or Saturday-to-Saturday bookings over the holiday. We confirm each villa’s rules before you commit.
Yes. La Piazzetta, SBG, Minitas Beach Club and La Caña all book out on Sunday 14 February. Reserve as soon as your dates are confirmed, or arrange a private chef dinner at your villa.
Related Reading
- Honeymoon at Casa de Campo®: The Complete 2026 Guide
- Casa de Campo® Restaurants: The Complete Dining Guide
- How to Book a Casa de Campo® Villa: Deposits, Payments & Cancellation Explained (2026–27)
Hold Your February Dates
Tell us how many people are travelling and whether it is a couples’ weekend or the full school-break week. We will send a shortlist of Casa de Campo® villa rentals still open for 12–20 February 2027, with every fee shown. Contact our team to hold your dates.
Sources: Casa de Campo® Resort & Villas · Caribbean Paradise Homes. Dates verified November 2026; rates, fees and minimum stays vary by villa and are confirmed for your exact dates.