Life Grid magazine
SANTO DOMINGO
July 2017
Relaxing in Paradise ... by Wanda Veloz
Our lives are on a very fast pace : work , family , traffic , school , responsibilities . It ’ s very easy to stress and difficult to find a peaceful place where to take refuge . For me , it ’ s vital to be able to have a space for relaxation where I can unleash my creativity without interruptions ( or at least with the least distractions possible ). And it ’ s taken sitting in front of the computer to write this article to realize that such place for me has a common factor : nature .
Living in the tropics is a real blessing , because then you have the perfect weather to be outside and enjoy nature all year long . That ’ s why , when the time comes for me to choose places where to relax , the ones that come to mind have nature as the main star .
¿ The first one ? My backyard ! It ’ s my most frequented place , given that I only have to go down the stairs , open a door and I ’ m in a beautiful , magical place where to breathe in peace and of an invigorating and inspiring energy . A great big mango tree gives me shelter ( and some amazing mangos twice a year !). It ’ s my favorite place to write , because it takes me back to that time in your childhood when everything was magic and imagination . Fairies , goblins , light , love , knowledge , spirit : everything I need is within reach , and I just have to extend my hand . This is where I read , enjoy the breeze , meditate and play with my faithful companion that always sits next to me trying to find ways to entice me : my beautiful dog !
But there ’ s other times when I ’ m in the mood for something different , and then I move to the place that , even though I ’ m naming in second , I can sincerely say that it ’ s easily my favorite one …
The sea , of course ! In a country where the average annual temperature is 25C , it isn ’ t
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strange that the favorite place to relax for me ( and many !) is the sea , and here we have so many options to choose ! It will all depend on how far you want to drive . If you only feel like sitting in front of the sea to listen to the sound of the waves , the Malecón of Santo Domingo is your perfect choice . There you can accommodate yourself somewhere and watch the sunset as life continues around you ; or you can enjoy some food , music and entertainment , for there are several options to choose from in that busy street . But , if you ’ re one of those people that aren ’ t happy just looking at the water , go ahead and escape to one of our amazing beaches ! Options ? Many !
Whether you feel like driving for half an hour or five , or if you want to head on north , east or west . Direction doesn ’ t matter ! You have at your disposal beautiful beaches of different shades of blue that go from a deep dark blue to transparent waters that pass through several turquoise colors that are difficult to describe ; beaches of soft white sand , soft waves or big waves for surfing , all of them with beautiful coconut trees that will shelter you from the sun when it gets real hot and you need refuge . Visit a Dominican beach and I can assure you that it will be an unforgettable experience . Juan Dolio , Bayahibe , Punta Cana , Bávaro , Salinas Beach , Cabarete , Rincón Beach , Terrenas , Grande Beach … the list is long !
So many are the options of places where to go to relax . Be it in nature in a park , beach or river , in a café or a restaurant , in a mall full of activity ; the important thing is to have a space where you can leave stress behind and recharge your energies .
What ’ s your favorite place ? LifeGrid ® Local Editor - Santo Domingo
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