Anniversary Trip To Punta Cana

ByAmee Livingston Updated:

My husband and I recently returned from an amazing vacation to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. We celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary in a tropical paradise. This is the first time since our honeymoon that we have taken a nice trip, just the two of us. My in-laws had the kids and we were off for 5 days at the Excellence Resort in Punta Cana. We had such a great time! The only downside was that I forgot the sunscreen and a bottle of sunscreen there was $35!!! What?? Anyway, the resort was beautiful and so very relaxing. 

Champagne toast upon arrival…nice. 🙂

Amee and husband at a hotel in Punta Cana

The beautiful beach…

Punta Cana beach

 

Punta Cana beach with lounge chairs

I was so happy when my feet hit the sand!! The sand here is like silk. There are no rocks and no shells where we were. It is the softest sand that I have ever walked on.

feet in the sand on a Punta Cana beach

I bet that you didn’t know that they have a Walmart in the Dominican Republic. We found it.

Wal Mart Gift Shop in Punta Cana

One of my favorite things during our stay was the CocoLoco drink. A fresh coconut, fresh coconut water, coconut cream, rum and ice all blended together and served in a coconut shell. Beyond delicious!!!!!!!!!

bartender pouring a frozen drink

 

frozen drink in a coconut
 
 
It was great going to the bar in the morning for fresh coconut water. They took a huge machete and chopped the top off a coconut and stuck a straw in it. I pay good money for that stuff in the U.S.! They can just climb a tree for it here. Lucky.
 
 
The hotel was really beautiful…
 
Punta Cana hotel pool
 
 

Punta Cana hotel and pool

Lounging by the pool…
 
The fresh juice bar at breakfast. Love! 🙂
 

Fresh juice bar

 
 
On our way to dinner at the Mediterranean restaurant, Barcelona.
 
Amee and husband before going to dinner in Punta Cana
 
Some of our favorite dishes:
 
Seafood stuffed chili peppers…
 
seafood stuffed chili peppers
 
Salad Nicoise (from Chez Isabelle the French restaurant)  I WILL be re-creating this for my blog! It was delish!!
 
A plate of food, with Salad
 
Broiled sea bass fillet with garlic and herb oil over grilled vegetables
 
broiled sea bass
 
Shrimp and Calamari Salad
 
shrimp and calamari salad
Tres Leche Cake
 
 
 
tres leche cake
 
Chocolate Mousse
 
A piece of chocolate mousse on a plate with fancy drizzle
 
It was truly an escape to paradise~
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Hi, I'm Amee and I'm completely obsessed with all things fitness, recipe makeovers, and creating tasty, time-saving, recipes. Born and raised in South Carolina, I have a deep love for southern food culture. I am a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Cancer Exercise Specialist, recipe developer, and freelance content creator. I believe that anyone can be an amazing home cook, and there's nothing better than family time around the table!

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  4. Amee, what a pleasure to follow you around (via your photos) and what a special time it was for you two! BEAUTIFUL food and scenery shots — aaahhhh! Congratulations on reaching this milestone.

    P.S. Sorry I haven’t commented recently — I need a vacation like this — and a Coco Loco. 🙂

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  8. Congratulations on 15 years! And OMG I want that shrimp and calamari salad! I hope you all had a good time 😉 We celebrated out 7th last weekend…haven’t had a solo trip since our daughter was born nearly 4 years ago. One day…

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