And that is a pretty succinct definition of the philosophy of Punta Cana beach and golf resort on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic where they on the cutting edge of defining the difference between the two. Build and operate a school for children not only of the workers but of the area, run mostly on scholarships. Start construction of an eventual 1,000 modern houses for resort employees, all connected to electricity, water, sanitation, and served by a shopping center and a bowling alley. Employ an ever increasing number of unemployed Dominicans, to peak at 5,000 at the resort itself, and help create more than 30,000 more jobs in the area. Provide health insurance and pension plans for the employees.
Ban jet skis.
Construct a golf resort without killing a single palm tree. It s that last bit that raises the ecologists eyebrows. It is a rare golf course that is a friend of the ecology. And actually they are building two, plus offering to clear some of the surrounding bush for anyone who wants to build a house on the courses. That s where the sustainable development comes in.