Another birthday and I am thankfully, still going strong.

This one was perfection.

The recipe called for two delectable participants beyond the birthday girl, a perfect setting, magnificent weather, a private chef and a kick ass gift.

I woke to a gorgeous sunrise overlooking the ocean.

Espresso in bed with a view, a sunrise swim in calm, warm waters followed by a plunge in the infinity pool.

I read under shade and then walked 10 minutes to a new hotel on the beach and enjoyed a lunch of fresh roasted corn, a salmon poke bowl and shrimp tacos.

More reading and relaxing ensued.

A late afternoon massage with an ocean view was delightful.

Birthday cocktails and then an amazing dinner prepared by a private chef with a delicious birthday cake.

Thank you David and Courtny for making it a birthday in Paradise to be remembered forever with my treasured posse.

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