{travel log} Dominican Republic

Pin It now! For our annual we-can't-take-this-NY-winter-anymore trip, we traveled to the Dominican Republic.  All we wanted to do was eat and drink for five days in the sun.  We stayed at an all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana so we didn't have to think about where we were going to go for our next meal.  It was so easy and perfect.  I brought Kitchen Confidential and a few Martha Stewart Living issues to read on the trip and was content with just sitting under the shaded canopy after our breakfast buffet reading or napping until our next meal or a swim in the pool.  We repeated this routine of relaxation for five days.  It was heaven.

Michael and I did do a little paddleboating (a little too far one day and almost hit a sunken rowboat), kayaked, shopped in the mini mall, played some board games, explored the grounds (the resort was huge with at least 2-3 hotels and we had to take a tram to get around), and saw some shows (one of which was a Michael Jackson impersonator who we think was actually a woman).  It was great to disconnect from the world (literally since we didn't have cell service).  It was exactly what we needed and such a wonderful place.  When we first arrived and walked into the atrium, we looked at each other and both said we have to come back again.

What Makes a Thursday Even Better?

Pin It now! Having the next the next two days off.  I've already slept in late, got the gym out of the way, had the Costa Rican coffee we brought back while having time to read my NY Mag, and then I'm off to meet Michael for a lunch date.  I'm so relaxed right now and I don't have to think of the office for another four days.  Hope you're enjoying your day too...

Girls Trip to Seattle

Pin It now! The NJ girls and I took a girls trip to Seattle and Vancouver for a few days.  It was a fabulous trip!  Although cold and rainy, it turned out to be a beautiful city and we ate like queens.  I had an episode of stomach problems (don't eat the pizza in Graville Market in Vancouver), but otherwise it was a really relaxing and fun trip.  I love my girls - no drama, top notch dining choices and certainly fun times.  A trip in pictures...
(no food porn here - I didn't take any food pictures, but everyone else did so they might make an appearance)...