January 23, 2005

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Our return home to snow and ice was depressing. But the previous seven days from Saturday, January 8, 2005, to Saturday,
January 15, 2005, were all that we could have expected at the Iberostar Dominicana resort. First let me tell you that I found this web site 36 hours before our plane was to take off. Some of the reviews were to say the least, questionable and had us wondering. But I can honestly say after the thirty minute ride to the resort from the airport (which was harrowing!!) EVERYTHING was great. We were also up-graded to a Jr. suite because our room with the king size bed was not ready when we arrived and the Jr. suite was awesome. We just pushed the beds together and it worked for us. The pool and the ocean were superb, it was a little windy but no big deal. Get down early to get your spot at the pool or at the beach, no one bothers your stuff. There was a little rain every day but again no big deal, we just pulled our chairs under our hut and in a few minutes it was sunny again. My wife and I went there to relax and that is exactly what we did. No tours or running around, seven days of pure bliss. If you want tours and that stuff there's plenty to do. The casino was very good to us and we won $1800.00!! There are about 2 dozen slot machines, all 5 and 25 cent machines and about 10 tables for various card games along with 2 roulette tables. We gambled all week on the money that we won which enabled us to take the money we brought to gamble with back home-what a deal!! The one drawback at the casino is no A/C but we got by. Look for the "Wizard" and break his spell, it's a 25 cent machine but it was lucky for us. The food on a scale of 1 to 10 was a solid 8. There are so many choices, just take your time and pick what you like. Most of the fish was good to excellent, very well prepared and that makes sense when you look out over the ocean. There was also plenty of poultry, pork and beef to chose from. We found the food by the pool and ocean around lunch time to be the best of the buffet style food, try it. There is no possible way that you can't find something that you like. The staff was truly outstanding, there is a slight gap in communication if you can't speak Spanish, but you try and they try and it just works out. A few tips that will make your trip better, bring over the counter stomach stuff. It costs a bundle in the shop and it's better to have and not need. Put a piece of tissue in the vent by the motion sensor. The fan and room A/C will keep it moving and your power will not shut down when there is no movement in your room. Close your eyes and hold your breath on the trip from the airport to the resort, the only bad part of our trip. There are no stop signs and no speed limits signs so what does that tell you!! We had absolutely no bug issues at all. Take along plenty of sun screen and suntan lotion as well as skin lotion for after the sun. I came back with the best tan of my life. This stuff all costs plenty in the shop. Last but not least, take along plenty of U.S. singles to tip with. We took 100 singles and used them all. The staff work long and hard hours to make your stay unforgetable, handing them a dollar or two is equal to handing the kid bagging your groceries a 10 dollar bill, and they ALL seem to appreciate it. The staff do not expect a tip since it is included in the all-inclusive package and I found this quite refreshing. Have a great stay and if we can help you in any way, please feal free to drop us a line. The guests at the resort were from all over the world and we found them to be all pleasant and friendly. We met people from all over who shared different stories with us. Many had been to the resort before and were on return trips. The resort was extremely clean and well landscaped, simply beautiful. We would definitely go back again.

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