guestroom bathroom

Here are some quick photos of the penthouse.  It is a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom condo, with the best view of kite beach around.

The third bedroom is small, with a single bed.  The other two rooms have en suite bathrooms.  The kitchen and common area are all open space, offering fantastic entertaining opportunities.

The balcony overlooks the beach, and is a great place to relax and watch all the action going on.

view of the kitchen and common area

the 10 ft dining table

half the balcony

the view from the balcony

main bedroom

guest room

The Flying Trapeze

The Kaiceitos Circus School

Well folks, the moment you’ve been waiting for is here!  Saturday was the official opening of the Kaiceitos circus school located at eXtreme Hotel  in Cabarete, Dominican Republic.  Currently there are flying trapeze, trampoline and juggling lessons that can be taken at an affordable price at the day and time of your choosing.  The view from

Playa Grande

the top is magnificent!

Extreme hotel is certainly aptly named as you can participate in so many extreme sports all in one location here on kitebeach, Cabarete.  We have the circus school, kiteboarding, kitesurfing, surfing, standup paddleboarding, wakeboarding, skateboarding, mixed martial arts and many other not quite as extreme activities such as yoga, spinning cycling classes, fully equipped gym for workouts, beach volleyball, swimming, snorkling, beach walks, spanish lessons, massage and sunbathing.  And don’t forget the many ecotour options including the Blue Lagoon, Playa Grande and the 27 Waterfalls.  At eXtreme Hotel every day of your kiteboarding vacation is a great day!

Kiteboarding at Kitebeach, Cabarete

Whoo hoo!  Another great day of kiteboarding here on kitebeach in Cabarete!  It was a beautiful, sunny day with a cloudless blue sky.  The wind started to build early in the morning and kites were out on the water by 10am.  The inside of the reef had very little chop and kiteboarderss were enjoying the flat water conditions of their morning session.  12m and 13m were the sizes of choice for the early part of the day.  The wind continued to build throughout the day and the afternoon  kite sessions included kitesurfing on 7-9m kites.  The surf was up, with waves about head height.  World kitesurfing champion Juan Marco was out kitesurfing in front of eXtreme Hotel ripping it up on the reef on his surfboard, showing us why he’s the champion!  After strutting his stuff, Juan headed towards Encuentro on a downwinder.  Many of Cabarete’s top kiteboarders were out killing it, taking full advantage of perfect kitesurfing conditions.  Riders stayed out until dark, enjoying themselves until it was too dark to see anymore.

Early in the morning, several guests of eXtreme Hotel arose early and headed to Encuentro for some surfing before heading back to kitebeach to catch some wind.  While surfing, the migrating humpback whales were seen playing  nearby in the ocean.

Wow!  What an amazing day.  This is why Cabarete is such an incredible place to spend your kiteboarding vacation at.

Winning Men's Hockey Gold Medal Goal.

Sunday, the guests and staff of eXtreme Hotel headed into downtown Cabarete to Jose O’Shay’s to take advantage of the big screen and multiple televisions there to watch the gold metal winter olympic men’s hockey game between Canada and the USA.  After a close, intense (and very vocal) game, Canada took the gold in sudden death overtime to the delight of the many fans located here in Cabarete.  Needless to say, following the game the Cabarete nightlife was very active and celebratory in nature.

Jose O’Shay’s Irish bar did a great job of showing coverage of the 2010 Olympic Games on their televisions, especially the hockey games.  For those enjoying kitebeach on their kiteboarding vacations, the opportunity to stay in touch with the Olympics while away from their home countries was always there, in a fun and social atmosphere here in Cabarete.

In addition to the gold medal hockey game, it was also the closing ceremonies at Voy Voy’s for the 8th annual Master of the Ocean surfing, kiteboarding and windsurfing competion.  The Mii Gym owner’s own daughter won 3rd place in the junior surfing and kitesurfing categories.  Way to go Katie!!  Cosmic Kite Lounge was represented by Alex Soto and Robinson Hilario who both took home prize money.  A special category was also included in the competition for standup paddleboarding (SUP).  Free dinner was offered at Kahona’s before announcing the prize winners.  The food was served piping hot and delicious, with many toasts to Canada.

Cheers to Canada and Crosby from your kitesurfing countrymen and fans in Cabarete!

Welcome to the Blue Lagoon

This week before heading out on the waters of Kitebeach, Cabarete to kiteboard, a group of guests from eXtreme Hotel took the opportunity to seek other adventures while on their kitesurfing vacation.  After renting a car in Cabarete and packing a cooler with a picnic lunch and some beer, the guests headed out on an exciting eco-tour to the Blue Lagoon.  The Blue Lagoon is an unfrequented location of untouched beauty, nestled under the canopy of the forest in the foothills a little outside of the town of Cabarete, here in the Dominican Republic.

The Blue Lagoon Rope Swing

Cool, refreshing spring water awaits your swimming pleasure.  For the thrill seeking, you can climb up the cliff, grab hold of the rope swing and launch yourself over 50 feet into the air before splashing down in the bottomless depths of the lagoon.  If you find the swing a little too intimidating, you can simply climb up the wall as high as you like and jump in the water from there.

Exploring the limestone caves at the Blue Lagoon.

If you remember to bring a headlamp or flashlight, there are also limestone caves for you to explore, with some amazing stalactite and stalagmite formations inside.  This location allows you the opportunity to explore some of the unique geology surrounding Cabarete.

After enjoying what the Blue Lagoon had to offer, the eXtreme Hotel guests returned to Kitebeach in time to catch an afternoon kitesurfing session out on the water.

Come live the dream in Cabarete and experience the ultimate kiteboarding vacation at eXtreme Hotel where you can experience a lifestyle like no other.

Kaiceitos Circus School comes the eXtreme Hotel!

Kaiceitos Caribbean Circus School is coming to Extreme Cabarete Hotel!  The preperations have begun!  Soon you will

The Flying Trapeze being put up.

be able to try your hand at the flying trapeze, tight rope, juggling and all the circus arts right here in Cabarete!

This is going to be the premier Circus School in the Dominican Republic,  where you will be able to try all the circus art right here on Kite Beach, Cabarete!

Only at eXtreme Cabarete Hotels can you go on a kiteboarding vacation and also go surfing, Stand Up paddleboarding or SUP, skateboarding, take a spinning class, yoga and Mixed Martial Arts or MMA class, as well as fly high on the trapeze!  We also have  swimming, beach volleyball, wakeboarding and eco tours in the freshwater caves in the mountains and  jumping off or sliding down 27 waterfalls!  And that’s just during the day!

The nightlife in Cabarete is world re known for it’s  great  food, plentiful drinks, karaoke and dancing the night away in an incredibly friendly atmosphere.

More on the Caribbean Circus School to come as things get set up!

Come and enjoy living the dream kitesurfing vacation

It was an enjoyable week for those here on kitesurfing vacations, or here just to relaxand get away from it all.  Everyone is so friendly and helpful, you always make new friends during your stay with us.  This week saw tons of sun, afternoon/evening kiteboarding sessions and lots of beach volleyball.  Plenty of people on vacation were also taking advantage of the healthy lifestyle by jogging along or swimming in the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean.  There is also the MiGym on site at the hotel with tons of great classes including yoga and spinning.  Monday through Friday also sees evening Ju Jitsu classes in the mixed martial arts school.  Surfing most mornings at Ecuentro Beach is a great way to start the day, and with the whales on migration it is not unusual this time of year to see them swim past, playing and breaching just a short distance from your board.

Also this week, many of the eXteme Hotel  guests toook a break from their kiteboarding holiday and went on an ecotour to the Cabarete Caves where cool, refreshing freshwater filled caves invite you in for a swim.  Every week there is something going on.  This is not your average kitesurfing vacation destination.

Cabarete Caves

Healthy appetites were generated after an amazing, soulful sunset kitesurfing session into the dark.  Earlier in the afternoon was the opening day of the 2nd annual kiteboarding 4 kids charity event for all ages.  100% of the proceeds will go to local children’s charities. The event took place on Bozo Beach in Cabarete.  Cosmic Kite Lounge sponsered three riders in the competion including Joel Mendoza, Robinson Hilario and F-One sponsered Alex Soto.  To see Alex ride, check out this quick video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8WRDUZRyJk

Needless to say, the excitement and vibe continued on into the night with everyone enjoying the Cabarete nightlife into the wee hours of the morning.  It’s always happy hour here!

Folks on their kiteboarding vacation to kite beach, Cabarete get to experience so much more than only kiteboarding.  The surfing and standup paddleboarding has been excellant this week with glassy, overhead waves.  Extreme hotel also offers the chance to work on your mixed martial arts (mma) skills in group classes or one-on-one with Dominican pro Thomas “Papo” Sone at the Ju Jitsu de la Costa mixed martial arts school.

Mixed martial arts at eXtreme Hotel

Surfing at Encuentro Beach

A traditional Dominican roast pig.

Thursday was not as windy as we would have liked but presented the perfect opportunity to seek out other non wind activity adventures in the Puerta Plata area.  A group of guests here on a kiteboarding vacation took the chance to head out on the 27 Waterfalls Ecotour, where we had an amazing time jumping off or sliding down 27 waterfalls.  Don’t forget to bring watershoes or sandles.

Friday saw another great day of kitesurfing and another great dinner, hosted by the Funky Carp located right on kite beach at the eXtreme Hotel.  With live music and anther great spread of BBQ chicken and ribs, with several different salads and sides including rice, pasta salad and delicious potato salad, followed by homemade rum cake.  Sangrias were served all through dinner.

BBQ at the Funky Carp.

Live music at the Funky Carp restaurant

Saturday market

Saturday saw the day dawn sunny and warm, but without a lot of wind.  The guests took the

East Cabarete market

opportunity to soak up some rays and get their daily dose of vitamin D.  Early in the morning, fresh organic produce was taken from eXtreme hotel’s organic farm to the local market in Cabarete, where it can be purchased fresh, tasty and wholesome.  All are welcome.  The market is located in the east end of Cabarete, just past the Texaco gas station.  Market hours are 10am-3pm and the vendors vary from week to week including , fresh produce, clothing, homemade cakes, jewelery and crafts among many other things.

There is never a dull day here at kite beach, even if the wind isn’t blowing.  Cabarete is a great vacation destination, even if you are not into kiteboarding, with so many other things to see and do.

The hotel is full, the restaurant is hosting a bbq with a live band, the gym has 3 classes a day and people working out in between, the yoga loft has 3 full time instructors, the kite lounge is one of the busiest in Cabarete – it’s all coming together.

It’s been a long journey to bring the hotel to where it is.  When we first took over, it was in rough shape.  Any place that is on the beach requires a lot of love, and this place was lacking a lot of love.  The two years it’s taken to turn things around have been a challenge on many fronts, and it’s true what they say – that which doesn’t knock you down, only makes you stronger.

Extreme is much stronger now that it’s ever been.  With all the things happening here, it’s become a kiteboarding vacation like no other.  There is nothing in Cabarete or the Caribbean that compares to eXtreme in terms of what we have to offer, location, activities,  fun factor or it’s ultra cool vibe.  Guests don’t come to Cabarete and find eXtreme, they come to eXtreme and find Cabarete.   And almost all come back for more.

Thank you to all who have helped us make it this far, and thanks to all the loyal friends of eXtreme who have been there with us and remain.  eXtreme is and will always be a great time.