It’s a gloomy day in New York City. These are the days that make me feel homesick for sunny Los Angeles! Since i need to get inspired for the weekend, i am sharing a beautiful memory of my trip to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.  Ever since i moved to the east coast, the DR has been my extended weekend getaway replacing what Cabo San Lucas was to me on the west coast. Jetblue makes the trip easy from JFK!

Punta Cana is peaceful.

Absolutely loved staying at The Reserve.

The hotel suite was like my Manhattan apartment but with a jacuzzi on the balcony!

Etro bath amenities?! Yes please.

Massive pools all over the resort!

Took in a sushi class. Read the activities schedule and participate!

Presentation is everything! Sushi anyone?

Punta Cana was my vacation from a vacation that i took in mid-November 2011. It was a time for me to reflect and read. i finished up The Happiness Project and also started the Steve Jobs book. The Reserve was a beautiful resort with great service from all the staff, great restaurant and dining options especially for an all inclusive and the hotel suites were beyond comfortable.  Met some great hotel guests and we constantly would say hello and run into each other and compare how we spent the days and which restaurants to make reservations at! My next trip should be a week, not a long weekend!