Greetings from vacationland!
Ari’s family and I jetted away late Saturday night and have been relaxing and enjoying gorgeous weather.
We’ve had two full days here so far, and it’s been glorious. 
There are all kinds of activities going on throughout the day; sometimes you can find us taking a dip, others we’re reading by the pool.
We have access to literally the biggest and best-stocked gyms I’ve ever seen.
There are hundreds of machines, and the classes sound great!
We really lucked out with the food and drink, which is served buffet-style.
Almost any time of day, you can wander into the dining area and make yourself a plate of something fresh and delicious, from a big green salad to a hearty lasagna.
The bread selection is incredible… I know my dad’s side of the family would do well here! The dark chocolate bread is out of this world, followed closely by walnut bread and seaweed bread.
There are so many vegetarian options, and I’ve been able to leave each meal content and satisfied.
We’ve been indulging, of course… we are on vacation, after all! Last night we discovered this vanilla-meringue cake with the most amazing frosting. I’m usually not a vanilla person, but I went back for seconds two nights in a row! 
My goal on this trip is to learn two new games; I’ve already started to learn a little poker.
I hope you’re all having wonderful weeks so far.
See ya tomorrow! In the meantime, I’ll have a drink in your honor 
How are the first days of 2011 going for you? What are you looking forward to most this week?
gahhh…so jealous and wish i could be in shorts and on the beach like you!!!
and seaweed bread!??!?! did you try it!?? it sounds fun!
Ahh, so beautiful. Enjoy your well-deserved vacay!
I’m taking my vacation this week as well!
Cheers!
Omg can I come with! I just have been home for a week and already feel like it was lifetime ago..it looks awesome katie! And you dont have to say where you are, but I am curious what island or locale it is? Looks fabulous no matter where it is
Oh I am so jealous of you right now! That place looks fabulous, the food and the gym just look out of this world! 2011 has started really well for me although the heating system at work is broken and we have been sent to work from home
Ah, jealous!!! This trip sounds amazing!! Have fun girl.
ah! Looks gorgeoussssssss! Josh and I recently discovered adult only, all inclusives and are totally sold. Access to all the fresh fruit I want all day? I’m in! The gym does look amazing! Enjoy your time there
My new year’s was amazing; I’ve been deathly ill with the stomach flu Sunday evening up until today. Call me soon, I miss you!! But I’m glad you had a fabulous trip! xoxo
Sounds like pure paradise with the gym, beach, healthy options to eat, and yummy dessert! Enjoy your trip love! xoxo
Very jealous – that looks like a great, well-deserved vacation! I gotta say, I’m looking forward to the work-week being over already…
Wow! Looks like you’re having an amazing week. It reminds me why I want to go on vacation (not that I really forgot!).
I just started reading your blog and really love it. I can’t wait to read more!
~Lisa
Sounds like a perfect vacation…have fun!
Looks like an awesome time… I think it’s making me need another vacation!
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haha it looks amazing! nom. that cake zomg. i love vanilla so much! have a blast :0
wow… you weren’t kidding about being in paradise!!
enjoy it, babe!
xo.
you two look so blissful, paradise does you well. oh i cant wait for my passport to arrive in the mail in the next couple days! NEED SUN, NEED PARADISE
xoxo
Ahhhh SO JEALOUS!! That looks like an amazing vacay- glad you’re enjoying it!
I’m 100% jelous of your vacation. Last January I went to my first “beach” vacation in St. Maarten and loved it!
Looks amazing! I’m loving the fruits, vegg and vegetarian options!!
Jen
Oh yeah, I’m jealous.
Have fun!!
Yes, just like everyone, I, too am jealous. I’d love to be in warm weather right now…sick of the 20 degree temperatures. ENJOY!!!!
Omg, I am so jealous. That resort looks so tranquil, relaxing, and WARM!
oh dear lord you’re in heaven. have fun girl! my first days of 2011 have been in an office that most certainly does not serve chocolate bread and draaanks! ENJOY YOURSELF!!!!
you said it–looks like paradise! Have fun:)
fun! fun! fun!!
Please have two drinks in our honor
Next time I want to come along to paradise!!
I hate you! This make me want to leave the midwest forever. haha
I love warm vacations and would gladly take one any old day.
What is the name of the resort where you stayed? I am looking for an all inclusive place to go on vacation this summer!