Puerto Plata has a secret that I am going to share with you and that secret is Casa Colonial. Amidst the all-inclusive resorts is a private getaway located on the beaches of Playa Dorada. After I dried off from my dive with the dolphins, I headed there for a spa experience that left me a changed woman.
Casa Colonial is owned by five Dominican sisters and was designed from head to toe by one of them who happens to have quite an affinity for Victorian architecture. While the resort oozed the charm of a bygone era, it also contained all of the modern luxuries one would expect from a five star hotel and spa. I did not get a chance to see any of the rooms, but if they were anything like the spa then I am sure they were nothing less than spectacular.
Before my hour-long massage I had a soak in their hydrotherapy bath. I have soaked in hydrotherapy baths before, but none that had simultaneous color light therapy. Once all of my treatments were over, I was led to a lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows that looked out onto the ocean. While I had some tea and admired the view, I contemplated moving to Puerto Plata and never leaving.
But first, before I executed my escape to the Dominican Republic, I had a dinner reservation at Casa Colonial’s Lucia that simply could not be missed. . .
Gorgeous place, looks like somewhere I’d like to be!
It was SO gorgeous!!! Seriously one of the most beautiful hotels in the world.
Colour light therapy? What is that?
It was the coolest thing! The water in the jazuzzi lit up different colors to invoke different emotions and feelings.
I could go for a massage right about now.
Haha you and me both!
Sounds so relaxing!
It was SO relaxing!!!
There is something about clean lines, white spaces and bamboo that just says relaxation, don’t you think?
Couldn’t agree more + orchids!!!
I’m so glad you got to pamper yourself a bit, dear Andi! 🙂 We’ll be having a spa day in Italy right before my brother’s wedding and I can’t wait! 🙂
Spa days are a necessity for me, especially on this trip. You’ll have to let me know which spa you go to in Italy. I would love to see a link! Enjoy bella!!!
Now I’m dreaming about a spa day. Le sigh.
And now me too, double le sigh!
I swear Andi you travel faster than I can even read. I think the last post I read was the one of your husband coming to the US and you are already on Part 2 of the Dominican Republic! I was actually in Puerto Plata but never heard of this place. My wife would really enjoy the spa days!
Hahaha and I feel like I travel so slowly since I’m not on the road permanently! How did you find PP? Casa Colonial is such a gem, wow!!!
To answer your question – a friend of mine had actually been there and suggested it. It was a great time for us there but didn’t seem like long enough. I guess for someone who travels often it may seem slow.
AMAZING!!!
Agreed! 🙂
GREAT REVIEW!
Thanks!
Gorgeous spa!
Agreed!
Beautiful photos!
Thank you!
Thanks i love your article about Dominican Republic!
Thanks so much!
Gorgeous spa!
Absolutely!!! 🙂
Oh my god, that spa looks AMAZING, and so relaxing! Far more beautiful than any I’ve been to… Might have to give it a try! 😉
-Heidi
The spa was gorgeous, just gorgeous! I hope you can make it there one day.
Great pics!!!
Thanks!!!
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