Caribbean Pleasures

Friday, July 18, 2014 by  
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Nothing says Caribbean like the freeing feeling of music & dance in the evening breezes of the islands!                                        From high in the sky…

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to underwater exploration, our 8-year-old reveled in every adventure at the gorgeous Barcelo, an all-inclusive resort in the beautiful Dominican Republic.
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Tropical paradise & pristine waters,

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Phillip’s favorite place…the swim-up bar,Pool, Caribbean, Barcelo, islands, Punta Cana, resorts, Caribbean resort (38) Caribbean, Barcelo, islands, Punta Cana, resorts, Caribbean resort (18)

where our daughter bounced around in a giant beach ball

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                                                                          plus, elegant dining on the beach,

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and, of course, Brenda, the monkey, who wondered why our little one had a tail just like hers 🙂 !Caribbean, Barcelo, islands, Punta Cana, resorts, Caribbean resort, monkey (1)

We booked the getaway the night before & left 26 hours later.

The trip started with smoked salmon & the latest edition of Sparkle World magazine…

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and went full swing into shopping when we realized we forgot hats & sunglasses.

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Snorkeling in the Caribbean,

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sunsets & full moons made for the perfect setting.

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Barcelo’s food was as beautiful as it was delicious

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and chess was a must.

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If you are looking for a place to flip over on your next vacation, Barcelo is it!

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From the glass-bottomed boats to pool lounges, there’s something for everyone.

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So come here and make your sand turtles a reality,

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paradise awaits.

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The Bright SpotTM bright spot flower – The Caribbean. Enough said. 😉


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