We return to the 5-star Luxury Bahia Principe Esmeralda in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, with pleasant memories of our first visit from 2012 still in our minds. At least, for the adults. Emma was 7 and Leah was only 4 at the time and both did not remember anything at all! The resort has been renamed from Gran Bahia Principe Esmerada to highlight certain improvvements since our last visit. Esmeralda has aged well. She got her very own gym facilities separate from the wider compound, which was now very close to our rooms! And aside from a few à-la-carte restaurants, most amenities are very self-contained within Esmeralda. This makes for a more enjoyable time as there is much less waiting for shuttles and communiting between various sites and activities. There are fewer of us on this trip compared to the first trip, but the food, fun, and sun are just as memorable. |
Out and About |
At the Pool |
At the Table |
Some of the Great Foods |
Beautiful Esmeralda |