definitely return, husband honeymooned palace 6/27-7/1, prior leaving read dozens reviews past guests say listen positive place, place absolutely beautiful not perfect natives try hardest make perfect, time resort like fall love, previously traveled resorts fall love, going break review categories scale 1 10food score 8 loved fish grilled veggies abundance fruits, questionable dishes expect country, say open mind think outside box satisfied food, best did n't cook 4 days, service score 10this best parts trip, understanding dr poor country amazed service natives despite circumstances, gave wonderful service smile expected nothing return, say spent nice portion money tips wanted not, saw security checking bags cleaning ladies left resort home, rooms score 8i say pictures website not justice rooms, rooms larger person, ocean-view suite 2 floor did n't view ocean excellent view pool garden area, 2 queen-size beds make huge loveboat, bathroom nice balcony large, oh easily dial home dialing 9+1+area code 2.00/minute charge, negative experienced room small ants invisible little spiders wiped dresser disinfectant wipes hotel spray room did n't major problem later, country girl really did n't bother, kind expected island vegetation, kept room stocked sodas liquor, thing towels washclothes racks bathroom assume willing re-use, floor want new, end trip check 12:00 noon hotel kind temporary room scheduled leave resort 4:00pm, guess room set aside purpose small, view non-existent furniture not best condition, let know original room excellent worse, guess pay, pool score 7i did not pool hotel beautiful 3 fountains looked really enjoying topless, did pool door right hotel honestly n't crazy yellow stuff debris floating edges, point time took little water day stomach little queazy little immodium ad 7-up cured problem, pool palace did not look dirty see.beach score 10plenty chairs space not swimmer did n't effect husband fish absolute awe, thought water little rough thought just right, did use water, enjoyed sunbathing beach, beautiful dark-skinned african-american woman definitely minority resort wonderful stand rest crowd, took advantage topless opportunity states, respectful no gawked did notice admirers, say place really did appreciation love body skin especially seeing different people not afraid share bodies well.excursions score 10if fortunate outback safari nacho tour guide opportunity learn dr probably did not know visiting, excursion worth money approx 79/person, able travel country dominicans live daily basis, make sure purchase fresh coffee, despite say local kids nacho explained not law discourage tourists giving money candy toys, kids promotes begging want children understand importance working hard earn money, bargaining make sure price want pay purchase, hotel prices not really negotiable including high-priced caribbean street negotiated start ridiculously low, absolutely, remember exchange rate right like 29 pesos 1.nightlife score 4we enjoyed carnival night caribbean street nightlife little non-existent palace, people walking n't nothing write home, place pure relaxation, looking place party not place enjoy person with.drinks score 8i not drinker drinks, did n't strong asked add little extra happy oblige, husband really loved presidente beer.other vacationers pretty place filled europeans germans french english, great americans hand nice observe ways nationalities cultures, learn thing learn loosen little learn little reserved appropriate, make eye-contact smile germans able break stoic facial expressions, spa score 7we received 30 minute couples massage, mainly focused backs, better massages maybe paid time worth writing home, airport score 9we little confused language barrier quickly figured needed knowledgeable americans, met apple rep lead directly transport van 45 minute ride resort mosquito bites write heat rash write spiders/ants room write missed lobster dinner friday night little upset write advice pack lightly hot humidif paler complexion black bathing suit darker complexion white bathing suit contrast skin amazing, plenty sunscreen aas n't forget meds tylenol immodium n't swallow water not pool water guys plenty t-shirts humid small bills 1 5 10 lock cash room safe used visa large bills used excusion onlystay atleast 7 days 4 short usopen mind enjoy staytreat staff respect deserve, peace,