January 15, 2005

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We have just returned from our one week stay. It was my parents, my sister (age 17), and myself (age 26). Overall, it was a nice place. The staff was very friendly and helpful! However, there are a few things I wish I had brought along and were difficult to get while we were there. First of all, to our SUPRISE, and in a GREAT way..we were upgraded to the Junior Suites-my parents in one room and my sister and myself in another. (We didnt ask to be upgraded, and that is one of those situations where-you are thankful and just smile-not making any mention of a possible "mistake"!) The main thing that I had wished I had brought was a Amercian/Dominican plug adaptor for the use of my blowdryer and curling iron. I was able to "rig up a defuser type concoction" due to the fact I have curly hair and without a defuser I look like a frizoid! (My mother-for whatever reason had brought along electric tape and we were able to tape our defusers to the blowdryer in the suite.) I purchased an adaptor from the gift shop for $1 US, and it didnt work. Second thing we could not get enough of was singles. It seems that when you tip (imagine that) you get much better service. I also had difficulty cashing a $100 US travelers check. I visited the bank on the resort after attempting to cash it at the front desk and even the BANK would not give me the entire amount in US dollars. I did have luck cashing it at the Casino though-but still had trouble finding singles. When you arrive at the airport in the Domician Republic, have cash ready for your "VISA" It was $10 US per person, and luckly I had $40 US cash on me because they would not give change for a $100 bill. The food was good (if not very good) especially if you care for Euopean Style Cusine. The only problem we had is that our flight came in very late and after 10:30pm they only have VERY FEW things for you to eat in one restaurant until 5:30am. And at sometimes-in between lunch and dinner-it is difficult to find any food at all. (I have taken several cruises and in the comparison of this resort to even a Carnival Cruise-if you are hungry at a off time of day- you will have difficulty finding something to eat.) I also HIGHLY recommend bring an isulated travel mug from home. (This would have come in VERY handy for a morning coffee drinker and for the FOO FOO drinks later in the day.) Also- I was disappointed that they do not have room service for food. It's nice on vacation sometimes to just order in breakfast. The grounds were immaculate. The shows were very entertaining and a lot of fun to watch. I left a several US dollar tip on my pillow everyday reqesting additonal water bottles from my housekeeper and that did the trick! Overall we had a good time and I would return again-that is if I had read about a few "necessary items" first!

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