Hank and I vacationed in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic to celebrate our first anniversary. We stayed at the Iberostar Grand Hotel Bavaro, and it was pure bliss and then some.
I'll never forget the excitement I felt as we pulled up to our resort. The grounds were beautiful, complete with flamingos. We were greeted with cold towels and your choice of champagne or a pina colada. Welcome to Fantasyland. Each day was filled with swimming, floating, soaking up the sun, cabana naps, beach walks, massages and general relaxation.
There was always the option to join in on yoga, water aerobics, archery and scuba. The dining was fantastic and the drinks were delicious - especially the mojitos. Each night there was a show, and after the show, you could dance the night away below deck on a boat.
Some favorite memories... The cab was coming to pick us up at 4:40AM, and at 4:20AM, Hank said, "Babe, do you know where my passport is?" We commenced to reenacting the opening scene from Home Alone when the McAllister's were running around their house, and unlike leaving Kevin behind, the passport was found, quite happily! | I loved floating up to the swim-up bar on a raft - that was the best. | I had so much fun getting ready for dinner every night. One night, Hank and I were dining in the gourmet restaurant, Le Tourbillon, when Hank said, I'm pretty sure Antonio Banderas just walked in. I turned around, and it was Marc Anthony! Commence to singing, I need to know, I need to know, tell me baby girl because I need to know... You'll see my paparazzi photo above (bottom left). | This vacation truly was paradise... "Toes in the water... not a worry in the world... life is good today."
