It's no secret that fancy spa sessions are my little guilty pleasure. I've loved manicures and pedicures since I was a little girl, and I consider massages and facials to be a necessary indulgence. Sometimes, it's at a real spa; other times, it's...
When I was at Casa Bonita in the Dominican Republic, I was certain I couldn't get any happier. The sun was shining, the sky was clear and blue. I was with someone I love and who makes me laugh, in a partnership where we could endure two hours of...
I've been practicing yoga on and off for about 10 years. After my first knee surgery at 14, my mom signed us up for a set of classes through our local rec center. I hated it: I had such a hard time slowing down, controlling my breathing, stopping my...
One of the greatest (and worst) things about Casa Bonita was its isolation. Located miles outside of the closest town, it straddles the jungle and the sea: lush greenery on one side, clear turquoise waters on the other, endless sky above. Although we...
The very first description I read of Casa Bonita argued that "it’s often possible to go very right by lighting out for less familiar territories." I was won over by the images of an infinity pool, only 12 rooms, the opportunity to go off the beaten...