My hope for this week together is that we all will have a relaxed, fun time where we have time to just hang out and catch up. The days are really free to do what you want. Lay down on the beach in front of the villa, stay at the pool, take a walk into the town of Cabarete (about 30 min) for some shopping or partake in one of the scheduled activities. The dinners will be scheduled with 4 of them at the villa and 3 of the nights at local restaurants. Subject to change these are some of the activities that are planned. Private snorkeling tour with a catamaran sail boat. Surfing lesson(s) on the beach in front of the villa. An adventure tour called Waterfalls & Canyon where you rappel down waterfalls in a beautifully canyon.

 

Closer to the date I will provide the schedule for these events and I will ask who wants to sign up.

The excursions will be an individual cost that will range from about $50-100.  Join if you like! There will be ability to book manicures/pedicures on site at the villa for $30 and massages for $75/hour.

More information and how to sign up later. I am very excited to introduce the Mariposa Foundation to you. Elise and I visited their center in Cabarete and were very impressed by their work with young women and girls. The Foundation’s overarching goal is to lift young girls out of generational poverty, to provide a safe place for them to develop interests and skills and provide education and support for growth. Here is a quote from their website “girls come to engage in sports, receive academic tutoring, have access to libraries and computers, receive job and life skills training and health and wellness care. For the girls, having their own space allows them to develop healthy relationships with mentors and other girls in the community, and feel empowered to make a difference in their lives, their communities and the world” Here is a link to their website: https://mariposadrfoundation.org

We will tour their center during the week. If you are considering a birth day gift, my wish would be that you support this group. It would make me very happy!

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Barefoot Beach Itinerary 

 

Day 1

16th Jan

 

Pick up at Puerto Plata Airport

Check in:

3:00 p.m.

 

Dinner at the villa

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Day 2

17th Jan​​

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Surfing lessons on the beach in front of the villa starting at 9 a.m. 1 hr long. $65/guest.

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Dinner at the villa 

 

Day 3

18th Jan

 

Activities:

Canyon Tour/Waterfalls 

-This is an advanced hike that includes rappelling, jumping and climbing along a river in the heart of the jungle.

Lunch and transportation included.

$99/guest

Pick up at 8 a.m. Return at 4 p.m.​

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La Boca Tour

-Cruise to where the river meets the ocean, enjoy the wild beauty and savor fresh Dominican Seafood at a local beachside gem.

Lunch included and transportation included.

$60/guest

Pick up at 10 a.m. Return at 2 p.m.

 

Pick up at 6:30 p.m. for dinner at Sea Horse Beach Club restaurant.

 

Day 4

19th Jan

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Surfing lessons on the beach in front of the villa starting at 9 a.m. 1 hr long.

$65 per guest.

 

​Deep Sea Fishing adventure

-Reel in the big one on an expert-led fishing charter. Includes snacks, drinks and transportation. App. $90 per person with 10 guests per boat.

7:30 a.m pick up at the villa. Return at noon.

Manicures and Pedicures

-on property pampering with regular or gel options. Starting at 9 a.m.

$25-35
 

Pick up at 6:45 p.m. for dinner at Serenade restaurant.

 

Day 5, Birthday!

20th Jan

 

Activity:

Catamaran sailing and snorkeling

4 hrs with lunch and drinks onboard,

Pick up at 8:30 a.m. Return at 1-2 p.m.

​No charge.

 

Birthday dinner at the villa​ at 7 p.m.

Day 6
21st Jan

 

Activity:

Visit the Mariposa Foundation. Pick up at 10 a.m. for a 10:30-12 p.m. tour Coffee/Lunch at the Foundation run coffeehouse after the tour.
 

 Massages starting at 2 p.m. $75 per hour

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Dinner at the villa

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Day 7

22nd Jan

 

Activity:

Horseback riding on the beach

-Gallop by the ocean in front of the villa.

$45 per guest

 

Dance lesson 

-Learn how to dance Bachata 

$30 per guest

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​Pick up at 6:30 p.m. for dinner at Bliss restaurant at 6:30 p.m.

 

Day 8

23rd Jan

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Pick up for airport 

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