My second trip to the Dominican Republic lead me Puerto Cana. The all inclusive hotel, Iberostar, is one I would certainly recommend! The hotel is right on the beach and is actually three hotels combined, Iberostar Punta Cana, Dominicana, and Bravado. The three hotels share a beach and you can dine at any of the restaurants. For our five day trip we were able to pick two special restaurants. We picked a steak house and a Mexican restaurant, but if those aren’t your preference you can choose from several others. ( I preferred the buffet over any of the restaurants, the buffet had so much amazing food.) The Iberostar is really a fantastic resort. Besides for all the choices in food (and beverages) there are so many choices in activities. There were tennis courts, massage areas, ... read more

Right before senior year of high school my family decided to take a vacation in paradise. We flew on down to Grand Cayman and stayed at the Hyatt Villa which was absolutely gorgeous, not to mention that it was right by a pool and just a short walk to the beach and the backyard being a golf course. A walk to the beach proved to me that the ocean really is as turquoise as it is in pictures and that isn't photo editing at its best. Snorkeling is a must at any Caribbean island and Cayman is one of the best. Some may not realize how easy it really is. All you have to do is jump into the ocean and head on out. Fish of every color will swim by you and the closer you ... read more