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Monday, May 7, 2012

5 Year Getaway... an International Getaway!

It's no secret that Jason and I LOVE to travel!  Getting away and experiencing new cultures is our favorite way to relax and reconnect.  We had planned to go on a big vacation since we found out we were expecting little Wade.  We knew that we would need some time away once Wade was a year old.

So we planned our vacay, arranged for childcare split between the grandparents, and off we went!  We found a resort off the coast of the Dominican Republic on its own private island.  (Thank you Tripadvisor!)  We enjoyed our 5 days away at the Gran Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado.  Relaxation, sun, food, drinks, and even some whale watching!  Here are a few pictures from our trip. 

view from our balcony

our patio

the villa we stayed in

view of the pool and beach


our daily activity

beach

natural island across for our beach

Bacardi Beach - the public section of Cayo Levantado

gorgeous water


everyone loves a solo shot





local vendors and artisans at Bacardi Beach





a local singing along the path

beautiful foliage




the main building

boat dock for the resort

the pelican that lived at the natural island across from our beach




on the boat dock waiting to whale watch



two guys in a little boat in the ocean... crazy!

cramped and crowded boat

another whale watching boat

baby humpback whale showing off







big momma humpback whale

the "Pacific Life" moment I was waiting for :)

 dinner at Don Pablo




our last night... with Walkey our favorite bartender



sunrise view from our villa



leaving our beautiful vacation


Everyone should take an adult vacation about a year after you have a child!  We had a wonderful time and must do it again soon!

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