Tag: “Dominican Republic”
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Not Your Typical Day at the Spa
The idea of a day at the spa evokes images of pampered luxury; one certainly doesn’t think of lounging around inside of dank concrete sheds… unless one is thinking of the Altyn Arashan hot springs “spa” located just outside of Karakol, Kyrgyzstan.
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Escape from the all inclusive resort
On a short boat ride in the middle of a day-long, resort sponsored excursion, I had a window into the spirit of the Dominican Republic, if only for a few moments. Long gone were the sounds of amplified pop music, pool water splashing, and generous staff members attending to your every desire.
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Clean Laundry
Reader Andrew Hayes tries to explain his fascination for fresh household linens.
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Playa Dorada
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Riu Palace Punta Cana
The Riu Palace Punta Cana is one of five hotels located in the Riu Resort in Punta Cana region of the Dominican Republic. Just opened in May of 2006, all rooms are suites and it is a 24 hour all inclusive resort.
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6 Places to Visit in the Czech Republic that Aren’t Prague
Try these suggestions for an authentic Czech experience without the throngs of crowds spilling into Prague’s streets and attractions.
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Window Shopping
An obsession with store window display oddities at home and abroad.
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Beach Fishermen
Walking along a quiet beach on the north shore of the Dominican Republic I came across a father and his two boys fishing. Having taken the picture in a rushed and haphazard fashion, the result was wonderful and unexpected.
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Kite Surfing
Kite Beach, just outside of Cabarete in the Dominican Republic, is known as one of the best beaches in the world for the emerging sport of kite surfing. After several attempts, I was successful at catching this surfer as he jumped a wave and floated through the air.
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The beach at night
As all beaches are public in the Dominican Republic, the resorts that line the beach must guard against uninvited guests from entering their property on the water side. At our resort, they lit up the resort property line with bright lights that created a unique view of the trees.
