Punta Cana is one of the most visited destinations in the Caribbean. Prior to the trip, I was worried that it would feel like an overcrowded beach town, but Punta Cana was the exact opposite. The calm, crystal waters and the palms fluttering in the light breeze offered a source of much-needed relaxation during my first year of high school. The sunrises over the Caribbean Sea were bright orange every morning, while the sunsets exploded into cotton candy colors. The last picture was taken at Punta Espada, a top-100 golf course 30 minutes south of Punta Cana that was among the most beautiful places I’ve been and my favorite golf course that I’ve played.