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15/12/2021

Relaxing in the Caribbean…

The city that never sleeps…foods are amazing 🤩
08/06/2021

The city that never sleeps…foods are amazing 🤩

Just added to our bucket list to stay for 2 weeks...For future girls trip, pls comment for us to plan early 😀
29/05/2021

Just added to our bucket list to stay for 2 weeks...

For future girls trip, pls comment for us to plan early 😀

Is it possible to fly for free? Absolutely, yes! In fact, Reese and I were flying for free (using American Airlines mile...
24/05/2021

Is it possible to fly for free? Absolutely, yes! In fact, Reese and I were flying for free (using American Airlines mileage points) since 2018 both domestic and Caribbean trips.

Additionally, free business class flights were beyond amazing as you all could see Reese’s big smile 😃. These pictures were from Punta Cana back to US in 2019.

Special Tip for less mileage points even for business class, fly in/out on Christmas 🎄 Day 😊

Last but not the least, book your own flight and be your own travel agent 😀

For more tips or any question, pls drop in the comment box...

Stay tune for my next post “how to search the best airfare and when to travel”...

Secrets Cap Cana, 55 days more to go...
20/09/2020

Secrets Cap Cana, 55 days more to go...

Happy Easter!
12/04/2020

Happy Easter!

We should be in this paradise for 9 days next week to celebrate our wedding anniversary in an all inclusive resort but d...
09/04/2020

We should be in this paradise for 9 days next week to celebrate our wedding anniversary in an all inclusive resort but due to the global pandemic, we moved this trip in November for a week then a side trip for another week at Secrets Cap Cana, an all-adult all inclusive resort...2 weeks at the paradise 😊

Address: Carr Uvero Alto, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic.

Fun of a lifetime, a privilege to experience an all-inclusive all-adult resort...a carefree trip
23/03/2020

Fun of a lifetime, a privilege to experience an all-inclusive all-adult resort...a carefree trip

Sad to say that due to the circumstances beyond our control, we cancelled our St Martin trip in April and moved to Punta...
07/03/2020

Sad to say that due to the circumstances beyond our control, we cancelled our St Martin trip in April and moved to Punta Cana. It will be a once in a lifetime trip (Zoetry)...

A wellness oasis has been discreetly planted among the trees of lush Uvero Alto: Zoëtry Agua. Like a gentle shield, its tranquil atmosphere protects the mind and enriches the body with abundant flora and Endless Privileges®. Rustic touches and elegant design provide an effortless flow of devoted p...

If you have a view for a week or two and foods (buffet), would you want to go at least once a year in an all-inclusive r...
15/02/2020

If you have a view for a week or two and foods (buffet), would you want to go at least once a year in an all-inclusive resort? Can’t wait...

If you have to choose to stay for two weeks, do you want in a white “Punta Cana” or gold “Huatulco” sand beach? They’re ...
08/02/2020

If you have to choose to stay for two weeks, do you want in a white “Punta Cana” or gold “Huatulco” sand beach? They’re both Secrets all adult only and all inclusive resorts.

Will explore the island in less than 3 months...
26/01/2020

Will explore the island in less than 3 months...

Countdown to Apr 19, 2020. Showing days, hours, minutes and seconds ticking down to 0

Complimentary from the resort during our wedding anniversary. Looking forward to this unforgettable experience in a bran...
19/01/2020

Complimentary from the resort during our wedding anniversary. Looking forward to this unforgettable experience in a brand new Secrets St. Martin resort...Opening on March 1, hope it won’t postpone again 😊

Anyone who wants to be pampered during vacation, try an all-inclusive resort. A stress free vacation, just relax and enjoy 😉

I have a special rate for this resort for 4 persons in June, all-inclusive 5-star resort. All adult only...
16/01/2020

I have a special rate for this resort for 4 persons in June, all-inclusive 5-star resort. All adult only...

Discover heaven at our all-inclusive luxury resort with breathtaking Caribbean Sea views and stunning Cancun suites. Make your reservations now.

Tita Emy, you and Curtis will like this. Pls let us know if you plan to come with us in July...
14/01/2020

Tita Emy, you and Curtis will like this. Pls let us know if you plan to come with us in July...

WELCOME TO SECRETS HUATULCO RESORT & SPA Enchanting. Secluded. Divine. Tucked away on the secluded coastline of Conejos Bay, surrounded by golden sand, extra...

Travel when we can...
14/01/2020

Travel when we can...

Countdown to Mar 14, 2020. Showing days, hours, minutes and seconds ticking down to 0

13/01/2020

General tipping tips for all-inclusive resorts:

While most all-inclusive resorts note in the fine print that tips and gratuities are included, extra tips are generally appreciated. As we want to show our appreciation with a tip when we receive great service, below are some tips that I would like to share.

1. If we plan to stay in the pool or beach for couple hours or entire day, we tip our pool/beach bar waiters/waitresses after they serve our first drink. They would never stop asking what we would like to drink or eat or if we want more drinks or if we would like to try different flavors & etc. The next time they see us, they know our favorite drinks 🍹, amazing!

2. We learned that Dominican Republic servers prefer in US$ tip especially a $2 bill, they believe that it is a lucky 🍀 money 💰😀 while Mexico prefer their local currency, Peso. Let’s see what Aruba servers prefer in their tip, I will experience it in Sept, it’s too long to wait though, but I’ll have 3 upcoming trips before then.

3. Leave a tip for the housekeeping staff daily to ensure that it goes to the cleaner on that day. During our last day in DR trip, I gave my fashion pearl set I wore during our anniversary dinner and wrote her a thank you note in Spanish (of course with the help of Google 😀) with a little cash, tears rolling in her eyes when I told her “me gustaria tener mas” (I wish I have more).

4. For restaurant, tip at least $1-2 for buffet and $5-10 for a la carte. We’re more generous for room service at the middle of the night or at dawn time 😀

5. For butler (same person for a week) we had in a preferred accommodation, $5 for each service he did to us and $20 on our last day. Our butler treated us like VIPs.

Bring small dollar bills or have their local currency bills. They will make our vacation more memorable and always ensure that we have all we need and more.

Dreams Vista Cancun, 9 weeks to go...can’t really wait...
12/01/2020

Dreams Vista Cancun, 9 weeks to go...can’t really wait...

Who would like to join with us to celebrate the Stars and Stripes Festival celebration in Hot Springs Village? We will s...
06/01/2020

Who would like to join with us to celebrate the Stars and Stripes Festival celebration in Hot Springs Village? We will stay at Los Lagos from Friday to Sunday (July 3-5) or Sat to Monday, pls pm me. I can book your accommodation with us to get a member rate which is almost half price of the lowest published rate, sometimes it’s almost free 😀. Also, we’re a village member even if we don’t live there. We can invite our family and friends to visit the largest gated community in the US as our guests.

More friends more fun! Thank you mga tita and tito for spending your time with us during the Holiday Season! We enjoyed ...
05/01/2020

More friends more fun! Thank you mga tita and tito for spending your time with us during the Holiday Season! We enjoyed every bit of it, till next time...

We spent our most relaxing holiday during Christmas week at the Cabins in Branson. It was a wonderful weeklong getaway i...
05/01/2020

We spent our most relaxing holiday during Christmas week at the Cabins in Branson. It was a wonderful weeklong getaway in a serene environment, wooded area but too close to the restaurants and strips for shows and shopping. Reese loves it and we will be back for sure even just for a long weekend.

Hot tub is available in the covered and screened porch where you can hear the birds singing.

More posts coming soon...

Countdown: 70 days We will experience the newest Dreams resort in Cancun, an unlimited luxury accommodation - ocean fron...
05/01/2020

Countdown: 70 days

We will experience the newest Dreams resort in Cancun, an unlimited luxury accommodation - ocean front with plunge pool. We will stay on their 3rd week after opening, cant wait...

A brand new beachfront resort in Cancun, Dreams Vista Cancun Resort & Spa provides stunning ocean views in every room and luxurious pools. Opening soon!

Something to look forward in 2021, new Secrets in Aruba!
20/11/2019

Something to look forward in 2021, new Secrets in Aruba!

The Caribbean’s fastest-growing hotel company is making its debut in Aruba. Apple Leisure Group is bringing a Secrets-branded resort to Aruba’s Baby Beach.

A brand new beachfront all inclusive resort will open very soon under a brand name of Dreams and I can’t wait to spend m...
04/11/2019

A brand new beachfront all inclusive resort will open very soon under a brand name of Dreams and I can’t wait to spend my vacation in March. Reese and I love the Secrets brand, an adult only all inclusive resort in the Caribbean which we can recommend to anyone. You can’t get wrong in choosing any Secrets resort...

If you would like to experience an all inclusive resort in the Caribbean, please ping or message me. You will book and pay at a discounted rate just like us as a member of Unlimited Vacation Club...

A brand new beachfront resort in Cancun, Dreams Vista Cancun Resort & Spa provides stunning ocean views in every room and luxurious pools. Opening soon!

I can’t wait for Spring, I know we’re not Winter yet. Our Caribbean trips in March (Cancun) and April (St. Martin) are w...
24/10/2019

I can’t wait for Spring, I know we’re not Winter yet. Our Caribbean trips in March (Cancun) and April (St. Martin) are waiting for us but Cabins at Green Mountain, Branson, MO is waiting for us in December - just less than 2 months away. We will stay for a week during Christmas 🎄 woohoooo...

Please check the link and read all reviews...

This diverse vacation destination is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy the great outdoors, theme parks, and all the live entertainment of Branson, Missouri.

Eagle Beach in Aruba, the 3rd best beach in the world in 2019 TripAdvisor Award.Aruba is my dream Caribbean Island to vi...
29/09/2019

Eagle Beach in Aruba, the 3rd best beach in the world in 2019 TripAdvisor Award.

Aruba is my dream Caribbean Island to visit, can’t wait...

Do you enjoy to stay in a secluded resort with unlimited amenities and all-inclusive? Please contact me, I can refer you...
28/09/2019

Do you enjoy to stay in a secluded resort with unlimited amenities and all-inclusive? Please contact me, I can refer you and share my membership resort rate which is a guaranteed 25% less than the lowest rate you can find anywhere and more.

Secrets St. Martin will be the newest AM resorts under their banner Secrets. It will open in Feb 2020. We will stay there for a week in April during our wedding anniversary just two months after their grand opening.

The modern designed Secrets St. Martin Resort & Spa takes its inspiration from the island’s radiant surroundings, steeped in Caribbean-European and French roots. Located just 35 minutes from the Princess Juliana International Airport, Secrets St. Martin is on the French side known for its outdoor ...

25/09/2019

Are you just like me who cannot wait for our next trip? Anticipation makes it more exciting but the waiting period is horrible 😀

Brand new resort under Dreams name in Cancun. Will see you in March 2020...Who would like to experience in a brand new r...
09/09/2019

Brand new resort under Dreams name in Cancun. Will see you in March 2020...

Who would like to experience in a brand new resort at a member discounted rate? Please message me, I can share my membership to those who are interested.

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Travel bucket list has begun

Dining at fancy restaurant occasionally is what I miss from time to time including those fine dining at 5 star hotels. Comfort always comes after money, meaning we need to pay more for a nice and luxury accommodation which breaks us from thinking of a nice vacation. We work so hard for living, we spent our vacation and paid our hotel at a current market price or publish rate which is the same as MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price) for vehicles and clothing. I’ve never paid my suits at MSRP or even @ 50% off, why? Because it is still overpriced. Why would I pay $300 for a pant or dress suit when I can pay it for $60 or less? Though I have to wait for off season which I don’t mind since I am wearing a classic clothing in dark colors. I could wear them all year round regardless of the season. I know I can do the same for hotel accommodations but how? Ok, I can stay for less during off peak but we still pay a lot. After 10 years, I found a niche that we can travel in a luxurious resort with all-inclusive (including foods and drinks 24/7 room service) and it does not cost us an arm and leg. Of course, there’s no such free ride in this world. It is the same as any business, you need to spend money for your capital to earn a profit.

My husband has his own plan to start traveling after retirement and I disagreed utterly. Why do we have to wait for over a decade if we can do it now? His reason, “not enough time and money”. I replied, do you think we will have more after retirement? Probably more time but not the money and we might not be able to walk straight and enjoy life. I said, I will travel alone anywhere in this world at least once a year but I will start in Caribbean Islands, my dream island vacation. Future is not a promise and I can’t foresee if I will still be alive after over a decade from now, only God knows. End of our conversation and he said, “ok am in”. The travel bucket list has begun, we started to visit Punta Cana and stayed at Secrets Royal Beach Resort, an “Adult Only” and all-inclusive. He loved it and did not want to leave on our 8th day J more to come!