One of the greatest things about having found my soulmate is that I have finally achieved pure contentment. Never in my life have I felt content and when I awoke on our second anniversary the feeling was overwhelming. I have always wanted to better myself, so I studied longer, worked harder, traveled further, and yet still desired more. Then I found Lucas and for once in my life I no longer needed more — I just want him and whatever blessings should come our way in the future will be icing on the cake!
We began our anniversary with a poolside breakfast at Luna Sea Pool Bar & Grill, where we indulged in delicious lattes and an even more delicious banana bread french toast with banana fritters.
Since we had spent the previous day alternating between the Somerset’s two pools, we decided to spend the entire afternoon on Grace Bay Beach.
This twelve mile long beach on Providenciales is widely acclaimed as one of the most beautiful in the world. I consider myself a bit of a beach snob, since being near the ocean is my favorite place in the world, and I completely agree with its esteemed reputation. The water is an indescribable color of blue that truly takes your breath away! Guests can enjoy food and drink service, chaise lounge chairs, umbrellas and an array of water sports and activities, many of which are complimentary.
After a couple of celebratory rum punches, it was time for a dip in the inviting water, which was the perfect temperature.
After hours of fun, we needed something to replenish our energy, thus we headed back to the same place we had breakfast for a quick lunch of coconut shrimp and of course some more rum punch.
Then it was time to get ready for a special evening that the resort planned for us: a private dinner on the beach at sunset to celebrate our anniversary. For this memorable experience, we would be dining with our toes in the sand surrounded by the warm glow of tiki torches while dedicated wait staff delivered each course.
those cloud and water pics are incredible!!!
Thank you, I’m really proud of them!
Seriously — stop hogging all of the perfect days. 😉
Hahahaha so sorry babe!
I want to be there RIGHT NOW.
Haha me too!
BANANA BREAD FRENCH TOAST?! That sounds incredible, the beaches and surroundings look beautiful too. Perfect way to celebrate an anniversary!
It’s BEYOND amazing! It’s the first time I had ever tasted it before and we ordered it every single day after that haha.
Great pictures, and what a sunset! Love that pic of you with a smile and a glass in your hand – it really sums up what a good vacation should look like.
Thank you so much! Lucas is starting to get quite an eye on him!!! I love that shot too. I wasn’t posing!
Wow, what an incredible vacation it looks like you two had! And congrats on two years :0 Providenciales looks like it has a top beach for sure (and that says a lot coming from someone who lives at a gorgeous Caribbean beach!)
It really is a top beach! The water is just sooo beautiful!!! Thanks for the congrats love!
Please take me there nowwww……so beautiful!
Happy 2nd anniversary, dear 🙂
Thank you so much sweetheart!!! I wish I could transport you.
Beautiful pics like always!
Thank you!!!!!!
Take me there now!!!!!
Haha take me back now! 😉
Beautiful pics Andi!
Thanks Sarah!
Greetings! I’ve been reading your website for a long time now and finally got the bravery to go ahead and give you a shout out! Just wanted to tell you keep up the good work! You are such an inspiration to me.
Wow, I’m so honored you’ve been following my blog and found the courage to leave a comment. I hope you feel open to commenting more dear!
Wow just wow!
Haha I kept saying that the entire trip!
Saved as a favorite, I love your web site! 🙂
Yay!
Hey just wanted to tell you that you take the most awesome pics!
Awww thank you, how kind!
I simply couldn’t be any more jealous, what an awesome experience!
We will never, ever forget it!
Wow I love your underwater shots!
Thanks, I’m really happy with the way they came out as well.
Gorgeous shots!
Thank you!!!
Is it too much when I’m saying that reading your blog always brings me a feeling of happiness and contentment? Not just because the places you go to are so beautiful, but also because of the words you use to describe your own feelings at those places. I think there’s nothing as precious as to be truly at peace with oneself – and it is obvious through your words that you are! I sometimes struggle with it, but your words remind me to be thankful for all the blessings I have in my life and make me really look up!
Much love,
Melanie
You have no idea how much your comment means to me, thank you so much! I have always struggled with finding peace and contentment. I blame it on being a Leo haha! I hope you can find it one day yourself. It feels amazing to not NEED more. Of course I want more, but I don’t need it. 🙂 Much love back!
That’s such a great way to look at life: To only want more, but not need it. I’ll put that on a sticky note right now! 🙂
Hahaha! You just made my day!!! 🙂
Congrats on your Anniversary! I need a beach vacation asap after reading this post 🙂 I love the clear blue water shots. Thanks for highlighting the Turks and Caicos as a destination. I definitely want to go!
Thank you so much! I hope you can make it there, I know you would love it. So glad you enjoyed the pics!!!
What did I focus on most? The food of course O:-) Breakfast sounds like such a treat, and the table for dinner looks beautiful and romantic. What a wonderful anniversary experience!
Haha don’t worry, my stomach always leads the way these days when traveling! Yes, it truly was a wonderful, wonderful anniversary!!!
heaven on earth!! The photos are beautiful! and that ocean and sky!! Enjoy this perfect vacation!
Yes, that’s the perfect way to describe T&C!!! Thank you so much!
Ahhhhhhhhh – SO romantic!!!
You know me, I love romance!!!
Wow, what a beautiful beach! But… that dessert is incredibly creative and I bet delicious. I want that too! (8th anniversary in a few days. WOW!)
OMG 8 years congrats!!! Hope you’re doing something special? Congrats dear!
Happy 2nd Anniversary Andi! The pictures look so romantic!
Thank you sooo much! Romance is my middle name. 😉
Awesome shots girl!
Thank you sweetie!
BLISS! What beautiful scenery, and you guys look so happy. Congratulations.
Yes total bliss! 🙂 Thank you so much, couldn’t be more happier! XO
wow beautiful photos!!! I am so in love with the beach!
Thank you so much, isn’t it just gorgeous?
I really like your anniversary style 🙂 so much, that i want to fast forward to next year just to see where you’ll end up for your 3rd one!
Hahahaha you’re so cute! Fingers crossed our third anniversary is even more amazing…
Congratulations on your anniversary! I cannot BELIEVE it’s been two years already. Seems like we were just at your wedding in BsAs. I’m sitting at Abby’s house right now and I can’t wait to see you and John and Andrea in Miami at the end of this month. I feel like so many lasting friendships were formed at that wedding. You two are such special people, Andi.
Very excited to see you as well! I think it’s been a year and a half since we’ve seen each other, crazy right? Thank you so much for your kind words — they mean the world to me! See you sooooooon……
Feeling teary and happy after this post, Andi. 🙂 I echo your words in my own heart after meeting my Bear. We are so lucky to have such good men in our lives, aren’t we? 🙂 Wishing you many, many more beautiful anniversaries. 🙂
Yes, we’re sooooo lucky!!! Lucas is the best thing that ever happened to me. He’s made me a better woman for sure! I hope I’ve made him a better man? 🙂 I wish you and Bear many more beautiful anniversaries as well.
Gorgeous photos! Looks like an amazing place!
Thank you and yes it is! You’d LOVE it!!!
Incredible. Absolutely incredible.
And I love what you said about him being your soulmate. I’m so happy for you!
Thank you darling girl!!! <3
what a beautiful sunset!! happy anniversary!
It truly was magnificent! Thank you!!!
I gotta tell you that I understand you 100% about how you felf before meeting Lucas. That is exactly how I´ve been feeling for soooo long!!! So glad you found him, Andy, and he completes you (though I know it sounds cheesy, I think that´s the way it should be!). I´m so, SO, glad you found love, girl!
Congrats on your second anniversary! And here´s to many, many more!!!
I don’t think it sounds cheesy, simply because it’s true for me haha! 🙂 Thanks a million for your kind words, they mean sooo much to me!!! I hope you’ve found completeness too darling? XO
Those are some seriously beautiful pics! Congratulations!
Thanks dear!!! Really appreciate it.
Congratulations on your second anniversary, Andi, and this place is AMAZING! The water is so clear! You have chosen well to celebrate your anniversary!
Thank you so much, what sweet compliments!!! The water is SO gorgeous there, truly there are no words! XO
Wow, Andi, what a beautiful collection of photos of your day and what a beautiful place to spend your anniversary! I love how you made me feel like I was there with the close-up water shots and views of the sky. Congrats on your anniversary, too. We will be celebrating our 12th next month! (hard for me to believe!)
12!!! How amaaaaazing! CONGRATS!!! Your words means SO much to me, thank you dearly! <3
*Slaps hands* Why did I see this post? Those pictures are just reconfirming my plans made in 2008 to visit Turks and Caicos. My fiancee’ and I discussed going there for our honeymoon this year.
Yay gooooooo! You will LOVE it!!! 🙂
Your first paragraph is beautiful. What a gorgeous spot to celebrate! I like that they put Mr and Mrs Perullo, cute!
Thank you dear! It couldn’t have been more perfect for us!!! Haha I was wondering if someone was going to catch the Mr and Mrs Perullo. 😉
Wow, beautiful pictures, and such sweet words of love for your husband! Hope your anniversaries only get better every year!
Thank you soooo much, what a wonderful thing to say!
Lucas is getting so good w the camera! That pic of you and the glass is beautiful. I want to see more pics of you :)) happy anniversary. I will always remember you anniversary date you know why haha love you!
I will let him know that you said that, he will be very touched! He would love to take more pics of me, but I’m camera shy haha. Thanks for the anniversary wishes amiga. Love you so much!!!