We go on vacation to be present. To feel, in every sense of the word, and get back in touch with what it even means to feel.

The landscapes always seem more vivid when you’re away, colors brightened by the removal of the lends of distraction. Flavors pop more in their novelty, with cuisine unlike what you’re used to, prepared more decadently than you do at home. You hear the nuances of sound and are more attuned to textures when you’re unplugged. Aromas are different, too, each scent triggering a new olfactory memory—the strongest of them all.

Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana is a property that understands that, and makes it a point to tap into all of them.

They start by scenting spaces with specific aromas for each area, to connect guests’ senses to the hotel’s different experiences. A subconscious bookmark and instant escape—visitors will be immediately transported to a state of sophisticated adults-only relaxation every time they get a whiff of any of these signature scents from there on out, for an instant vacation. Aromatherapy isn’t just for the room or the spa at Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana!

But that’s not to say it’s not done extraordinarily in those two havens.

Each of the 347 guestrooms are done in a unique and avant-garde style that puts the sensation of pleasure in the forefront, from soft sheets to Molton Brown amenities and Nespresso machines. Even better: the wide availability of swim-up rooms and suites.

The Harmony Spa steps it up even more as a member of Prestige Partner Natura Bisse, catalogued as the best spa brand in the world by World Spa Awards™. Modern facilities form the setting of intimate personal wellness journeys, guided by aromatic rituals, a whimsical pool, hydrotherapy resources, a sauna, steam room, and a wide menu of massage techniques.

Although relaxation is the primary theme, entertainment and events provide the spark grown-ups need sometimes to tap into that carefree feeling everyday life can begin to strip us of. There’s always some kind of daytime activity going on that guests can choose to be a part of, and live entertainment to enjoy each evening. Then beyond those are beachfront bars, theme parties, and scheduled acts at on-site venues.

But what is drink without the food? Which brings us to another set of senses Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana awakens, in between the thrill of sight and sound. Scent and flavor star at the included and unlimited gourmet à la carte restaurants, where no reservations are ever required. Favorites like Mexican, French, Japanese, Mediterranean, and Italian cuisines are readily available, but guests can also try something new—local Dominican dishes, for instance, or tastes of the sea at Cevichería.

All of this is why Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana is a popular pick for those who want to live a lot while away from it all. To live bigger, grander, and in a way that makes them feel more alive than at home, where the veil of mundanity dulls their senses. This kind of luxury, the full engagement of all your senses? Well, that’s living.