leave, begin place amazing, traveled thanksgiving holiday 3 adults children, arrived airport mid day greeted warmly local music playing ladies dressed traditional dresses, 20 minute bus ride hotel town bumpy ride roads need improvement gave chance local community lifestyle, hotel grand place greeted open arms fresh drink choice rooms staff prepared ready no problems, checked rooms great rooms large bathroom necessary items, need adapter plugs different pick n airport way, rooms nice view area grounds maintained constantly working improve landscaping, beds bit firm not uncomfortable, maid service detailed pleasant, small bar room drinks snacks alcohol free charge restocked time, just short walk beach area abundant space wanted plenty action choose participate daily activities, area pool spacious plenty loungers area choose, swim bar place relax drinks leaving water, begin serving drinks 0900 everyday welcomed drink heart desire, meals grand different areas dinner make reservations morning meal, big variety choices prepared staff exceptionally nice, breakfast lunch just choose wanted reservations, no got sick trip reviews discuss issue anytime travel new area drink abundant local water stomach virus bound happen locals traveled america probably encounter thing water just different things water body gets used, want prevent drink bottled water just fine, restaurants clean sanitary no problems way meals prepared, nice plenty choices, breakfast lunch casual dress code swimsuits fine flip flops dinner dress clothes strongly urged great opportunity mingle dressed new friends, going till late night late nights activities, plenty things kids facility surely kid-friendly plenty, riu complexes area welcomed share facilities bambu best overall opinion, shops area just need want gift shops, key things note trip drink bottled water bring zip lock bags prevent valuables form getting wet beach, tropical island frequent short rain showers quickly pass, beach topless discretion fore warned problem no atm machine nearby bring plenty cash exchange local currency need, places accept dollars choose buy, staff parrots pictures like, overall blast did not want leave, thumbs sure loved minute,