Normally, I am not one to brag, but I am confident that my husband and I had the best one year anniversary ever, like in the history of the world. We had an entire day of exploration planned, however as soon as we both awoke, we looked at each other and said, “We are canceling our plans and staying here at Rosalie Bay Resort!” Let this be a reminder to all travelers: always listen to your intuition.
We left our gorgeous villa for breakfast and along the way a man who works at the property offered to get us some fresh coconuts. When I say fresh, I mean he climbed up the palm tree and cut the coconuts down himself.
Then, armed with our fruit, we wandered to the best seat on the entire property, as it afforded a breathtaking view of where the Rosalie River meets the Atlantic Ocean.
In between sips of the delicious milk, we reminisced over moments from the last seven years of our relationship; some of them made us laugh, others made us tear up, but all of them made us realize we could not have found better lifelong partners for ourselves — if there is such a thing as soul mates, we were definitely them. After we finished our coconuts and storytelling, we finally enjoyed a leisuraly organic breakfast, and then headed back out to the wild black sand beach where we discovered that we were not alone.
The untamed beauty of the Nature Island is something that is indescribable and otherworldly. I hope the following photos encourage you to put Dominica on your dream destination list.
In the center of Rosalie Bay Resort is a saltwater pool lined with onyx and surrounded by a river rock patio that was sweetly calling our names in the afternoon.
Sometimes I honestly cannot believe that I wake up to this face every day.
Once we felt as though we had taken in an adequate amount of sunbathing, it was time for margaritas and pizza.
Then we stumbled back to our villa for the best couples massage we have ever had. The massages themselves were nice, but it was the setting itself that was so spectacular. We had them on our open aired balcony, which was adjacent to the Rosalie River.
Imagine having your muscles massaged next to your loved one while a cool breeze gently kisses your body amidst the tropical sounds of Dominica. It was truly the ultimate in relaxation.
We knew we were going to finish the evening in an unforgettable way, but we had no idea that our life would forever be changed. . .
It’s your anniversary already?…I feel like I just read about your honeymoon haha. Congrats and sounds like an awesome day!
Oh darling it was already last May, we’re already at 1.5 years!
What an amazing way to spend your anniversary!!! Beautiful Andi 🙂
And the best was yet to come!!! 🙂
Nice! We stayed at Rosalie Bay during our Dominica visit in June, and we loved it as well. Such gracious hosts, and great food! Did you get a chance to see sea turtles nesting?
Awww I’m so delighted that you also had a fabulous time at the resort. It’s such an amazing place!!! Stay tuned for turtle nesting…
I LOVE the filter style of the photos – beautiful! I am amazed that you find pizza in a lot of your Latin journeys – guess it is universally loved!
Thanks gorgeous! Hahaha what can I say, we LOVE pizza!!! 🙂
I think that is amongst my favorite of your blogs posts!
Awww I’m so touched to hear that!
Wow, Andi, the pictures are surreal… it looks lovely!
Thank you sooo much!!! It was beyond lovely!
Thanks for sharing!
Happiness is found in so many ways and forms… worth sharing what we know.
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I’m all about being happy! 🙂
Impressive!!
Thanks Tom!
What gorgeous pics!
Thanks Sandy!
What a dream location!
Yes so off the beaten track! Loved it!!!
Very pretty! I think I would like it there myself 😉
Hahaha yes I have no doubt!
There are few things in life better than fresh coconut milk. Ahhhh… good memories from Panama!
Agree completely! Dying to get to Panama.
Fantastic post, very informative!
Thanks Clary!
I can’t believe how pristine and beautiful it is. Would love to visit Dominica one day.
Isn’t it just amazing!?! What beauty!
Well I’m on the 1st flight to Dominica now!
Hahaha I love it!
Absolute heaven and bliss! And yes, I agree, always listen to your travel’s intuition, it can lead you to the most enjoyable days!
Siiiiiiii mama (to both points)! 🙂
Gorgeous!! LOVE these photos…I would have not wanted to leave either!! So happy to hear you had such an amazing anniversary!!
Thank you my love!!! The only thing that would have made our anniversary better would have been if you and your hubby had been there too!
Oh Andi… These photos look amazing. What a beautiful place! It’s def on my to do list. xoxo
Thank you dear one, you are too kind! Fingers crossed you make it there, I know you will LOVE it! XO
Gorgeous pics like always Andi!
Thank you Will!
Happy anniversary! 🙂
I’m glad you went with your gut — what a beautiful day. I especially love the footprints in the sand.
Thanks dear! And the day only got better and better!!! 🙂
Oh my goodness, when are we going?!? Gorgeous photos, beautiful location and reminds me of my island home. I need to go!!!
Yes you do…oh the photos that you could take!!! I would LOVE to travel to Dominica with you!
Happy anniversary!!!
Your pics are awesome!
Thanks and thanks!!!
Congratulations Andi! What a perfect place to celebrate. I’m confident that it was better than our one year anniversary, which involved me dropping Rob at the airport at 6am for an interstate work commitment. We are making up for it on this trip! 🙂
Oh noooooo how sad! I hope you made up for it? XO
What a gorgeous place!
It sure is Nancy!
Great to see you are still very much newlyweds after a year together. What a romantic special place to celebrate.
Hahaha definitely still in the newlywed stage! I hope we never leave it. 🙂
WAIT!!! How was your life forever changed????
And these photos are BEAUTIFUL!!
Noooooo not like that hahahahaha! I’m not pregnant!!! Thanks dear!
Serene and peaceful! Loved having a view -thank you Andi!
You’re sooo welcome gorgeous!
Absolutely LOVED that last video. Those beautiful sounds make me miss home so much!
– Maria Alexandra
So happy you loved it, isn’t it just SO relaxing???
I don’t think you are bragging girl, I think you speak the truth! Does sound like the most amazing anniversary! You guys know how to do it up!!
Virginie xo
Awww you’re too fabulous, thank you! XO
sweet and nice 🙂
Thanks!
Incredible. And wow, the photo right below the last one of the snails — with the ethereal palm “forest” — looks like a painting.
The magazine that I write for used that shot on a full page — it looks amazing in print! I’m definitely going to get it framed!
Best blog post ever!
Awww thank you Pam!
Andi, thanks for infecting us with your love and happiness through your words and photos. And thanks for bringing Dominica within my radar; it’s now on my dream list. And….can’t wait for that revelation about having your “life would forever be changed….” 🙂
Awwww your comment brought tears to my eyes, thank YOU!!! What a sweet thing to say, you’re so so so welcome! I hope with all of my heart that you can visit one day. <3
While it IS absolutely gorgeous, I’m not letting you get away with saying you had the best first anniversary ever! Well ok, you can have the day, since you were there on the anniversary itself, but I would like to claim co-best first anniversary trip – Hawaii really was wonderful.
Hahahaha okay tie??? TQM
Congratulations on your beautiful marriage! I have always always wanted to go to Dominica (it is one of three islands in the Caribbean that I must go to some day) but your posts have only made the urges stronger!
Thank you sweetheart!!! You must must must visit. I want to go diving with you there!