BaSSiStiSt: Headed out of LAX! Dos Vodka Limons primero, por favor!
BaSSiStiSt: Almost there, after 9 hours in transit.
BaSSiStiSt: First sight of the Dominican Republic
BaSSiStiSt: Punta Cana International!
BaSSiStiSt: The DR has a large number of all-inclusive resorts
BaSSiStiSt: Here's ours!
BaSSiStiSt: This place was the bomb
BaSSiStiSt: The lobby
BaSSiStiSt: Yes, this will do for a week
BaSSiStiSt: Let's swim up and have a drink, shall we?
BaSSiStiSt: Although this might just be the main attraction
BaSSiStiSt: We're here!
BaSSiStiSt: Looking down the other way
BaSSiStiSt: The flags mark the edge of the property...you will get pounced on by the vendors if you go past
BaSSiStiSt: Enjoying our welcome fruit plate on the balcony
BaSSiStiSt: The other section of the resort was kid-friendly and more packed. Screw that.
BaSSiStiSt: Adults-only beach, with beach beds? Yes please!
BaSSiStiSt: Let's see...drink in my hand (check), toes in the sand (check)...
BaSSiStiSt: There she is :-)
BaSSiStiSt: The pools had really cool lighting that changed every few seconds
BaSSiStiSt: The resort had a number of themed restaurants, this is the Italian one
BaSSiStiSt: "Feel free! It's included."
BaSSiStiSt: Our crib...steps from 2 pools and the beach (rawr)
BaSSiStiSt: Our pad
BaSSiStiSt: Cool art in our room, plus jacuzzi tub
BaSSiStiSt: You can choose the size of your flush. I approve of this.
BaSSiStiSt: It was so hot and humid during the day, these covered walkways were a godsend
BaSSiStiSt: There were a few large buffets in addition to the themed restaurants, with some really good food
BaSSiStiSt: Staying in the Royal Suites also got you access to an outstanding sit-down restaurant
BaSSiStiSt: So tropical