Personal Narrative: Traveling To Punta Cana

Waving goodbye from the backseat of the car, as we pull out of my parent’s driveway. Looking out the window at the oddly, white shaped clouds. Thinking, I had never been away from my parents and my younger sister for so long, even though it was only for two weeks. I was excited and scared all at once, but I wasn’t too thrilled about the whole 29-hour drive there. Hoping that the trip would go well and nothing bad will happen to us.

We had been waiting for this trip for years. Every 5 years we go on a trip to someplace fun. When five years passed after our trip to disneyland we were all waiting to go on some other adventure. I had done this twice, but 2 things about our trip this year were special.

What do you think of when someone says “Dominican Republic”? Do you think of spas, hotels and beaches? When I think of it I recall dirt roads, poverty and dilapidated shacks. My senior year of high school I went on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic with my basketball team with the simple goal in mind to advance our skills as basketball players and to help the people of the Dominican. Little did I know this trip would change my life completely.

Very little clothing is required. There is very little pressure, very little rush, and very little reminiscent of the world. The Cancun area is undeniably a fabulous place to take a vacation. It has luxurious hotels, exciting activities, and mysterious sightseeing tours.

The day has finally come to go on vacation. My family and I departed promptly from our house at 4:30 in the morning. Our flight was scheduled for 7 in the morning at Pittsburgh International Airport. We had to arrive their early because all people flying international had to be their two hours before the flight would leave. We boarded the flight out to Punta Cana, which is located in the Dominican Republic. I can remember that I was so excited to go, that I was the first on the flight. I am pretty sure that it took about three hours to get to the Dominican Republic from Pittsburgh. It was a really long flight to me because I could not wait to get there and I just wanted to land. Finally, the moment has come and we landed. When we departed

Costa Rica is a very beautiful and unique place. It was my first time going there and I loved it! It was much different than the United States in ways I didn’t mind or even enjoyed. We saw many things and went many places while we were down there. I am ready to go back again already and do new, exciting things. However, we did a lot while we were down there.

It is an amazing thought to think that I am sitting on a beautiful white sand beach in the South Pacific where there are no tourists!

I have always considered myself a great student. When I lived in the Dominican Republic I was the best student of my class. I won several math competitions, and the relationship with my teachers was great. I was invincible, or at least that's what I thought until I moved to New York. Moving from the Dominican Republic almost convinced me of something my sister said a few months after I left, “some people are smart only in Spanish.” I asked myself who could possibly be smart in one language and stupid in a different one, but later I found myself being that person.

Punta Cana is a gorgeous place to explore, si vas para tu honeymoon, o si nadamas nececitas [ ] vacación.

If the idea of relaxing on sand beaches that are as white and soft as sugar while listening to the gentle waves lapping against shore and watching palms sway overhead – you’ll love spending time in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

In Punta Cana the pools and the beaches are breathtaking. The first thing when you arrive is the beautiful building towering over you. The resorts are astounding; they have elevated palm trees, white soft sand, and clear clean water. The pool is long and deep, with

Punta Cana, a region known for its relaxing beaches and clear waters, is filled with popular all-inclusive resorts. The Sanctuary Cap Cana Spa & Golf Resort is a large estate that encompasses sparkling sandy beaches, cool waters, soaring cliffs, and lush forests. The all-inclusive retreat is designed to provide a peaceful escape for all guests and beginning in December 2015, Sanctuary will only be open for adults, ages 18 and older. Guests have access to four swimming pools, a 2,000 square foot wellness center, 24-hour room service, and gourmet cuisines from any of the five restaurants. After spending a day hiking through forests and diving into deep waters, guests can return to their rooms and soak in the beauty of their surroundings from their balconies. Only a short 15-minute car ride from the Punta Cana International Airport, Sanctuary also offers guests exclusive access to the Punta Espada Golf Club, which hails as the top-ranked golf course in the Caribbean and

Cancun used to be called Ekab, which means black earth. It is one of the top most visited places because it is a semi tropical paradise. It is located on the southeastern edge of Mexico. There are so many activities for couples, families, and friends. It has fourteen miles of sandy Caribbean beaches. The second largest coral reef is located in Cancun! December- April is the best time to travel to Cancun. If you are planning to travel during spring break, make sure to plan your trip ahead of time. There are many other activities to do in Cancun besides the ones mentioned in this brochure. Chichen Itza, Xcaret, and the underwater museum are other popular tourist attractions. Are you worried about the rain? You shouldn’t! It never lasts long.

It was the last day of my trip, and while I was washing plates in my grandmother’s house, the sunlight was reflected on the plates to my eyes. The fear going through my veins, my mind confused with everything that have happened two weeks ago. Uncertainty of what event would destroy or rebuild my heart. What would happen next ?. The future is unpredictable, so far that is a concept that now I understand. Considering the time spent in my country Colombia , vacations, friends, and parties were the words that stay on my mind for the first two weeks, otherwise the next two weeks were not what I planned. Firstable I was not supposed to be there for these last two weeks, but I am grateful. “No puedes viajar hoy” were the words asserted by the airline

As my eyes lit up like the fourth of July, I stood with my feet stuck to the ground, and my nerves tingle with happiness because of how marvelous it was. I didn't know a Mexico resort could be so nice.