Reflecting on 2013 as the year’s end is near, our vacation is an event that comes to mind first!
Having visited Punta Cana this past summer, was definitely one of the best family vacations we’ve had! It was truly a tropical paradise. We enjoyed each other, toasted our bodies while relaxing on the beautiful-white beach. We spent 6 nights and 7 days in the Caribbean, in gorgeous Punta Cana.
Our Resort, Dreams Palm Beach
I absolutely loved this view as I walked back from breakfast to the pool or beach. Like in Jamaica, I was an early riser and some days I would beat the rest of the family to breakfast. I’d save a great spot on the beach. I enjoyed my morning coffee in silence. It was peaceful and appreciated.
When we arrived, Brayden was all smiles!
We were so happy to be there after the 40 minute bus ride from the airport!
Here is a shot of our room and who we snuck in our suitcases!
Snowby, Teddy, and SpongeBob
Once we were settled in, we went straight to the beach to get yummy burgers and fries, from The Grill!
You know me, always including the yummy food. This was at the Coco Cafe. This shop had the BEST hot chocolate and sweet treats at all times of the day. I would start my day with a tropical cafe latte and end it with a hot chocolate. It was perfect! Needless to say, an over abundance of calories were consumed on this trip!
The beach is gorgeous and it was the absolute best place to relax.
I’m officially ready to go back. NOW!
Love getting a shot of the three of them, when they least expect it! Bring my heart happiness!
The one thing that was a huge plus about our resort is that they had a variety of restaurants to enjoy. They had Italian, Hibachi, Seafood (restaurant on the beach), Mexican, Chinese, and of course their regular cafe and The Grill (burgers, fries, grilled, cheese and hot dogs). A couple of the days they had shrimp jambalaya they made on the beach. They would set up fresh cut fruit stands too! It was refreshing and yummy!
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At night after dinner, we would sit at the one of the outside bars and visit as we listened to music. The temperature was pleasantly warm but, not humid. We especially loved these porch swings.
We were sooooo tan!
Out on a snorkeling adventure, we went! Brayden was able to go this time!!!
More Beaching!
sibling love
All the playing in the water, wore us all out!
Mornings at the pool, were delightful.
Brayden would lead the way to breakfast first.
love.love.love
a favorite shot to take on topical vacations
waiting for dinner
NOT a flattering angle with that dress….but, oh well. Fun times!
Nealy and I had a mother/daughter massage in the beautiful Dreams Spa Pevonia. It was wonderful and so ever relaxing. We booked an evening time so we could go back to the room and get ready for bed after being so relaxed.
I can’t wait to return to Punta Cana. This was certainly a trip to remember. Loved it!
The day we departed from the Dominican!
Brayden took this photo of me, I look happy, but I was a little sad to leave.
2 comments:
Gorgeous Family!! And such a good eye for fantastic pictures. Always love catching up on your blog :) I'm dreaming of a vacation now!!
Looks like a fabulous time and amazing photos!! Makes me want to go!!
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