Day - 1 Arrival Dominican Republic

Hey Waddlers, it's the end of Day 1, and wanted to let you know how the travel day went. There are 3 words for today...traffic, lines and children....
I left home at 5:00, and didn't get to theRead more
Day 1 - Arrival Con't

So the words of yesterday were traffic, lines and children. After waiting in traffic and standing in many lines with children the nice crew of WestJet whisked me away to paradise. We "Swooped" in on aRead more
Day 1 - The Room

The TRS rooms don't disappoint. This property is 20 years old. One of the older TRS location. It was renovated in 2014, and is due for some updates. But still well appointed.
But it now has a brokenRead more
Day 2 - The Food

Day two saw temps in the high 20s with a breeze. Perfecto.
After my adventures of yesterday and calling it a night I slept. It was 6:30 before I woke and I didn't rise until 9:30. Dinner last nightRead more
Day 2 - Wandering

With my food wants satisfied I went wandering. The grounds are very lush and well maintained.
As mentioned, the property could use a little paint and plaster. But still a nice place to relax. CheckRead more
Day 2 - Around the Pool

The pool area was kinda quiet this morning. But the fitness folks got things going. Each day has a list of posted activities you can participate in. Now, I'm a list girl like my mother, but myRead more
Day 2 Around the Pool con't

Nice pool area with lots of chairs and, my sister's favorite palopas. Tons more at the beach. All first come first serve. That's an early morning likely to get a beach spot. Maybe another day.
ItRead more
Day 2 - Sumptouri Teppanyaki

Ok as promised more food selection. Full disclosure, I have seen this style of cooking show several times. This time I was very disappointed. It was a poor experience all around.
The waiter did notRead more
Day 2 - Evening Lounging

The day has come to an end and I've been lounging on the comfy couch. The evening is still warm. But tomorrow there could be scattered showers (25%) and the temp will dip to 28° with 75% humidity.Read more
Day 3 - Rain

So the weatherman predicted showers and 74% humidity for today. Well, it did rain twice this morning but not enough moisture to register in a rain gauge. Woohoo! Another great day in paradise.Read more
Day 3 - More Strolling

On my stroll to breakfast I passed more of the property's great vegetation. This tree or bush was huge. I also passed by this lovely lady and then again this evening when she was lit up..
InRead more
Day 3 - Dinner

Tonight was Italian. I'm so carbed out...
This restaurant was a la cart and had a really nice antipasto bar. I started with Burrata, then Cannelloni and finished with Chocolate Cake again. Yum.Read more
Day 4 - Upset Weather

Happy Easter everyone! Hope you are enjoying your long weekend.
Today was an upset day. It was sunny, then rainy/ windy. I think the turn in weather cause my headache so I layed low. I had a lateRead more
Day 5 - Better Day

Well, sad news today with the death of the Pope. I watched the coverage this morning. Conclave will occur in the next 15-20 days in the Sistine Chapel where I sat in 2023. Kinda cool.
Today was aRead more
Day 6 - Not as Planned

So today I totally didn't do anything I had planned yesterday...lol it's vacay.
I didn't sleep well and was up early so I decided to do the "Secret Pool" and Bali beds today. Ahhh....
I strolled overRead more
Day 6 - The Windsor Peeps

So, it's all the rage to bring floaties now. Who has the weight limit in their luggage. Anyway, earlier in the day I thought I saw a familiar floatie, but it had no ppl around so I waited.
A groupRead more
Day 6 - Grill at Lunch

My go to spot today had seafood and tomahawk steaks on the grill. OMG, freak'n amazing.
Check it out. Helios rocks!!
Day 6 - Not Feeling Steak

Tonight was supposed to be the steakhouse, after lunch I just wasn't feeling it. I asked to change my reservation but didn't get a confirmation so I skipped and went to see if the hostess at theRead more
Day 6 - Calling it a Day

I'm chill'n on the lounge sofa watching a group from Edmonton play Sequence. They caught me up on the battle of Alberta. GO OILERS! Leafs were beating Ottawa earlier tonight, but don't know how thatRead more
Day 7 - The Sunrise

Good morning Waddlers. Today I was up before the moon set (proof in the pictures) and the sun rose. I found a lounger at the beach and watched that big ball of fire rise out of the ocean. SoRead more
Day 7 - Last Look

Well today is my last full day. I soaked up the sun. I said goodbye to palapa #32. I had Paella for lunch and went to the La Boheme again for dinner. Best desert. And then wandered back through theRead more
Day 7 - Finally Paella

Finally I had Paella for lunch. Seafood with shrimp, mussles and clam strips. I usually eat indoors, the breeze and the birds get me. But today being the last day I braved it.
I was doing reallyRead more
Day 8 - Heading Home

It's the last day in paradise. I prepacked last night so I had an easy morning. Breakfast, tossed the last minute things in my bag and checked the list to make sure it didn't forget anything. A fewRead more
TravelerA day that sounds pretty normal. Enjoy the pool and the water and sand.....and wine.
TravelerThanks. I scoped out the pool area today and selected my preferred palapa. But I'll have to get up early to save it. Pending weather, Sat could be a beach palapa day ⛱️
TravelerLong journey, but totally worth it...now, beach, sun and pina coladas!
TravelerMimosas in the way