Passports, Sand, and Salt Water

The title pretty much sums it up...grab your passport, we are headed to paradise.  When we were planning a trip to the Caribbean, we looked at many different resorts before deciding on The Riu Palace Bavaro in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.  The reviews were great, 5 stars, and the place just looked like a great way to escape every day life.  6 days, 5 nights and unlimited food, beverages, and beach time...I couldn't think of a better way to spend a week away and in good company.

An early flight out of KC meant getting to Punta Cana early afternoon and with only one hour time change, we didn't lose much time traveling.  After exiting the airplane on the tarmac, we grabbed ours bags, found our transportation and we were on our way to relaxation.  We arrived and were promptly greeted with two "adult" beverages, checked in, had our keys and headed to our room.  I expected a view, but this view far exceeded what I had imagined.  Overlooking the pool and just beyond that, rows of palm trees, sandy beaches, and the ocean blue.  I could handle this for sure.

After exploring the resort and figuring out where everything was located, we hit the beach and I knew for the next 5 days, this is where I would be spending my day.  We set up camp, literally everyday almost in the exact same location...two chairs, a table, the blue-tooth speaker, sunscreen, shades, and endless beer and tequila shots.  Don't worry, we snagged the coconut water from the locals too...you know, to stay hydrated.

Let me tell you real quick about the food, it.was.delicious.  I am not a buffet type of person, but the breakfast buffet was the B.O.M.B.  Fresh fruit, eggs cooked about 157 different ways, bacon, fresh juices, pastries..you name it, they had it.  Of course it's the most important meal of the day, so we always made sure to fuel our bods before hitting the beach.  I will say the weirdest thing I saw though, hot dogs...everywhere.  Whole, diced, chopped, julienned, wrapped in bacon...it was strange. And no, I didn't have one.  We had dinner reservations every night, which allowed us to get dressed up a bit and then hit the nightly entertainment.  The "Sport Bar"...yes, that's what it was called, was open 24/7 and we frequented there for daily coffee and beverages...and nachos.  Lots of nachos.

Photos are the most important part of this blog...so for now, enough typing for me and enough reading for you. Enjoy...and let me know when you book your next vacation to DR. You are welcome!

  

   

  

It was definitely an unforgettable adventure...

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Shona