Luxury Retreats at Cap Cana

This past weekend I had the honor of traveling to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. The place we stayed rivaled just about any I've ever been to. A private butler, personal plunge pool and 3 bedroom villa overlooking the golf course and sparkling Caribbean sea, to name just a few of the amenities. The development where Luxury Retreats is located is called Cap Cana. Inside Cap Cana there are several places undergoing construction and will be completed by the end of the year. Here's a few images of our 3 bedroom villa:

The first day, we had a lot of leisure time on our hands, so straight to the business center I went. This is how people get work done in DR, blackberry in hand, with a little sand between the toes. I think I may have just found my home away from home. The Luxury Retreats at Cap Cana have their own private beach. It's directly in front of the Caleton Beach Club and Villas.

The beach is like a postcard. The sand is liked powdered sugar, so white and soft. It was hard to leave this scene.

But I drug myself away from my "office" and back to the villa to get ready for dinner on the beach. They had live music and a sample tasting menu which one might experience at their wedding reception. There was one dish they served - Baked Goat Cheese with Tomato and Onion Jelly. The goat cheese was nestled in baked fillo dough and drizzled with some kind of sauce which I didn't catch. WOW! I ate every bite and was tempted to lick the plate. Food at Cap Cana was a "died and went to heaven" kind of experience. All of the menus were paired with fine wines and champagne. The band asked us if we had any requests. Being it was a romantic setting we asked for something fitting. They played us "Yesterday" by the Beatles, and it sounded beautiful. A perfect ending to a perfect day.

The next day we had breakfast in the villa - our butler, Robinson, brought us fresh fruit and granola each day. Robinson was as sweet as can be, we all equally fell in love with him. He even taught one of the journalists how to do the merengue. Then we took a tour of the other villas and bungalows that makes up Luxury Retreats at Cap Cana. They have 3&4 bedroom villas and several 1 & 2 bedroom bungalows. Here's a few pictures of the property. Simply gorgeous!Each bungalow had outdoor showers and were located right on the ocean. I can imagine the waves just singing a happy newlywed couple to sleep. So romantic and secluded enough to feel like you're on your own private island. Here's a walkway down from one of the bungalows, you can step right into the ocean!

Another turn around the bend and we see some multiple bedroom villas.

Then we went to Farallón for lunch (a great Japanese inspired restaurant) this view overlooks Trump's development at Cap Cana.
That night, they sent us on a champagne cruise.

As we were leaving the marina, I caught this picture of the area surrounding it. There are lots of residences and places to stay, eat and play.

Although we had a spectacular sunset, all the passengers were happy when we sped up as the water was a little choppy that night making it hard not to get sea sick. But we made it back without incident and onto a delicious dinner at the Marina.

Again we started our day with Robinson bringing us granola and fruit, then off to Juanillo beach - this is where a couple or their wedding guests can partake in water sports and activities. The beach was out of this world!

This is a picture of Marilyn Cairo and Jennifer Walters. Marilyn (left) handles the marketing for Cap Cana and its properties while Jennifer handles the PR. Quite a lovely and dynamic duo!

Seriously. This image hasn't been touched up in the least. It was breathtaking.

Things to do at Cap Cana are endless. Golf, spa treatments, water sports, fishing or soaking up sun on one of these world renowned beaches are just a few ideas.

Cap Cana has countless places to get married too. They have generous packages in several price ranges, so don't immediately jump to the conclusion that this place is too expensive. It's no Holiday Inn, but you'd be surprised how much you get for the money. Everything they do here is top notch - the flowers, the food, the accommodations. It's a honeymooners and/or destination wedding goers paradise. I promise, you will not be disappointed.