Encuentro Beach Leads Me Home By Emily Yurcheshen, Travel Writer “Every room in my home makes me smile.” –Cheryl Richardson I arrived into Puerto Plata with my friend, Lulu, after a red-eye flight from Los Angeles. As we stepped off the plane, this picturesque country warmly welcomed us with the sweet sounds of a colorful Merengue band. A young gal at customs spoke to Lulu, a native Spanish speaker and asked her if it was her first time here. “Yes, […] Read more »