IN PHOTOS: My No. 1 Destination to Own in the Americas in 2025

Turquoise waters lap against pristine white-sand beaches dotted with palm trees.

Crystal-clear shallows teem with vibrant marine life, inviting you to snorkel or dive.

At sunset, the horizon explodes in fiery hues, casting a golden glow over the tranquil shores.

This is Cap Cana, a postcard-perfect vision of the Caribbean. But it’s also so much more than that…


Juanillo Beach in Cap Cana is as postcard-perfect as any I’ve scouted. I’ve just bought a home a short stroll from this beach. And I have a way for you to do the same…

Set on the shores of the Dominican Republic, the vast master-planned community of Cap Cana is a bastion of luxury.

You’ve got the largest inland marina in the Caribbean capable of hosting the mega-yachts of the super-rich. You’ve got the largest water park and an amphitheater inaugurated by Elton John already hosting international events.

It has a world-class golf course consistently ranked as the best in the Caribbean.

You’ll find high-end resorts like a Secrets and Eden Roc and all sorts of practical services…like a vet, doctor, dentist, beauty salons, convenience stores, a church, and a fast-growing school, and a university with over 25 nationalities enrolled.

Cap Cana is more than a master-planned community, it’s a semi-autonomous city state for the affluent, a place you can live a Caribbean life year round without ever leaving.

And this is just the first phase. So much more is planned. The scale of development here reminds of Cabo 10 years ago, as I discuss in this video.

This is why I named Cap Cana as my No. 1 destination in the Americas to own an overseas dream home for 2025. (See my top destinations to own real estate in 2025 here.) And it’s why I’ve just invested in a luxury condo here alongside members of my Real Estate Trend Alert group.

More on that later. But first, let’s take a journey through Cap Cana…


Cap Cana is a self-sufficient and secure bastion of wealth and luxury that functions with a high degree of autonomy. A virtual city-state for the affluent.

Set on 30,000 acres (an area roughly the same size as Boston), Cap Cana was envisioned as a new city on the Caribbean Sea.

This would be an ultra-luxury destination with fine dining, golf, sailing, yachting, diving, sports fishing…a place with marinas, shopping, schools, and medical facilities…an expansive, self-contained city-state.

Over the past two and a half decades, billions of dollars have been spent to realize this vision.


Cap Cana’s pristine Caribbean coastline is perfect for paddleboarding, snorkeling, kayaking, sailing, or simply wading your feet in the warm waters…

Cap Cana has over three miles of white-sand beaches and many more miles of Caribbean coastline. My favorite among the many beaches here is Juanillo.

The shallow, calm waters make it perfect for swimming, paddleboarding, or simply basking in the sun.

Beyond its breathtaking scenery, Juanillo Beach is known for its luxurious beach clubs, where visitors can enjoy gourmet dining and refreshing cocktails with a seafront view.


My favorite beach is Juanillo: stunning, tranquil, relaxing… And just in front of the beach sits Juanillo Beach Club, an amazing place to grab a soda, coffee, or cocktail and soak up the serene sea views…

To the north of Juanillo Beach lies the prestigious Cap Cana marina, one of the largest in the region.

This inland, protected harbor has over 150 slips accommodating yachts up to 250 feet. Within the marina, visitors can explore an array of upscale shops and waterfront restaurants.


The waters around Cap Cana marina are renowned for their world-class sports fishing, attracting anglers from around the globe in pursuit of marlin, sailfish, and other prized catches.

To the south of Juanillo Beach, there’s the Punta Espada golf course…

Designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus, the course offers breathtaking views at every turn, with eight holes playing along the best of Cap Cana’s beaches.

Golfers of all levels are challenged by its strategic bunkering and ocean breezes. The renowned Golf Week magazine named Punta Espada the “No. 1 course in the Caribbean and Mexico” and Golf Digest as 35th best in the world.


The Jack Nicklaus golf course in Cap Cana is a major draw from some of the world’s wealthiest and most powerful folks. In the past, it’s attracted the likes of Michael Jordan and Bill Clinton.

Scattered around the Punta Espada Golf Course, you’ll find stunning luxury villas, seamlessly blending into the lush, tropical landscape.

Real estate in Cap Cana is among the most exclusive in the Caribbean. Homes like these list for millions—or even tens of millions—of dollars.


 Large villas sit at the edge of the Jack Nicklaus Signature course in Cap Cana.

In Cap Cana you can find some of the world’s most exclusive and prestigious resort brands.

In 2019, Hyatt expanded its luxury all-inclusive offerings here with the opening of Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana and Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana. Additionally, Hyatt operates the 457-room Secrets Cap Cana Resort and Spa.

Not to be outdone, Marriott unveiled the all-inclusive Sanctuary Cap Cana in 2022.

Looking ahead, Marriott is set to debut The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort in March 2025, a $220 million project poised to redefine luxury hospitality in the Dominican Republic.

And Cap Cana continues to attract new luxury developments.

The Nobu Hotel Punta Cana is a new luxury resort hotel that’s due to open in 2025, offering 200 guest rooms, suites, and villas, as well as 50 residences.


Cap Cana’s reputation as a premier destination for luxury travelers attracts best-in-class hotel and resorts brands. Hyatt, Marriot, Eden Roc, and Nobu are here.


The beach at Eden Roc, Cap Cana. A room at the Eden Roc in January or February will set you back $1,700 per night.

There are lots of high-end restaurants in Cap Cana, everything from beachside spots serving locally caught seafood to upmarket wine and cigar bars.


Dinner at the beach overlooking the waves…or at a fine-dining restaurant in a stylish courtyard… there are lots of options to choose from in Cap Cana.

One of the most impressive facilities in Cap Cana is its state-of-the-art equestrian center.

It features polo facilities, a horse-racing breeding center and stables for 250 horses.


The Los Establos stables in Cap Cana also host a restaurant and stores.

Also in Cap Cana you’ll find the newly opened El Dorado water park, the largest in the Caribbean, its amphitheater inaugurated by Elton John.

Here’s Elton playing El Dorado at that gig:

Elton John inaugurated the Legend Arena in Cap Cana where you and your renters can enjoy all kinds of international events.

You get the idea…

Cap Cana is unique…

With its combination of size, facilities, and long-term vision, it’s among the most ambitious and comprehensive master-planned communities in the Caribbean…and the world.

And development is still ongoing here…

Consider the new $500 million Juanillo Village project. This will have boutique hotels, condos priced from $600,000 or more…a commercial area, art galleries and beach clubs, along with a Wyndham brand convention center, stores, restaurants, gym, and spa…

With everything that’s been built here, and everything yet to come, I rate Cap Cana as the No. 1 destination in the Americas to own an overseas dream home.

It’s why I just bought here alongside members of my RETA group.

And it’s why I’m so excited by the new RETA-only deal here…


A photo I snapped while scouting Cap Cana. My team has put boots on the ground here on numerous occasions over the past four years. Now, I’ve invested here alongside RETA members.

Back in September, I bought a condo here alongside RETA members in our first-ever off-market deal in Cap Cana, in a best-in-class community called Crystal Garden.

I bought for the gains—I figure on $275,000 five years after delivery.

I bought for the income opportunity…conservatively expecting gross yields of nearly 12% renting short term with plenty of time for personal use.

And I bought for the incredible lifestyle…

To stroll those white sands…swim in that warm azure water…play golf on that Jack Nicklaus course…dine in those gourmet restaurants…

And now I’m about to bring members of my RETA group a new chance to buy here…with the same RETA-only pricing.

Because the developer has given us a limited handful of luxury condos at RETA-only pricing.


 Although not to be considered final, this render of the rooftop at Crystal Garden give us a great idea of what RETA members can get for their exclusive off-market pricing. I’ve never felt so conservative predicting gains…in this case I’m saying $275,000 five years after delivery.

This is a killer deal.

We’ll own luxury condos a short stroll from the white sands of Juanillo beach.

And the amenities we’ll have with our community are incredible…

We’ll have a rooftop infinity pool will have mind-blowing Caribbean views, a lagoon pool, a spa, a gym, a restaurant, a bar, a yoga area, a BBQ area, a kids zone…

Yet, the RETA-only price starts from just $382,400 for luxurious two-bed condos each with a spacious terrace and views of the golf course and pools.

This price is exclusive to RETA. And it’s crazy! A complete no brainer.

On Saturday, at 1 p.m. ET I’ll be releasing the full briefing on this opportunity to RETA members.

I’ll also be sharing a special preview of it here in Your Overseas Dream Home.

Stay tuned…more coming soon.


Ronan

Ronan McMahon, Founder, Overseas Dream Home & Real Estate Trend Alert

P.S. Check out this photo of the Blue Hole in Cap Cana…a cenote experience without ever having to leave Cap Cana…

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