Playa Dorado in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

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Our vacation at the Blue Bay Villas in Puerta Plata, Dominican Republic was more wonderful than I could have imagined.  An all-inclusive, adults only resort, it was sparkling clean and had fresh, delicious food that was different at every meal.  Fish, tropical fruits and juices, hand made desserts -- it was spectacular.  We spent day after day on the beach, which always felt about 10 degrees cooler than the hotel just feet away.  It was "off" season, in the 90's every day, so the beach was completely uncrowded and we had it to ourselves a lot of the time. The skies were blue and we had a few sprinkles on random afternoons that lasted a few minutes, and then one spectacular rain storm that had us all running into the bar!  My favorite days began with waking up, putting on our swimsuits and going to the ocean.  Then sipping coffee under a cabana, and going back to the room a couple of hours later, showering, then going to breakfast.  Then it was usually back to the beach for most of the day with lunch in between.  A siesta, a trip to the swim up bar until it closed at 6:30, then dinner and then back to the beach. We did some sea kayaking, snorkeling, lots of walking up and down the coast on the beach, jumping in the water whenever we needed to cool off; a couples massage at the spa, and we explored the village, too -- although there wasn't that much to see in the tiny town.  We were there for 8 soul-nourishing days.



















I highly recommend visiting this paradise on earth!  What a great way to celebrate our anniversary.  We both want to go back!

Comments

Carola Bartz said…
It really does look like paradise and you seem to have thoroughly enjoyed it.
July 30, 2016 at 11:13 AM
Linda said…
That really looks like a soul-refresher. I would feel the need to return also, in fact, I'd have a hard time leaving this paradise!
July 30, 2016 at 11:27 AM
The Junque Seeker said…
It looks and sounds heavenly! I never get tired of the beach. Glad you had such a wonderful time!
July 31, 2016 at 1:12 AM
Kathy said…
It sounds amazing and, best of all, relaxing!!
July 31, 2016 at 9:07 AM
Kelli Davidson said…
Our son and his wife went to the Dominican Republic this year too!

It looks like you had a lovely time and you looked so pretty in your maxi-skirt!
July 31, 2016 at 12:50 PM
jeanniemc said…
What a great visit to Paradise! Sounds like a great way to celebrate a 25th anniversary!
August 2, 2016 at 8:46 PM
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