You will love it. We've been there twice & were very sorry we didn't go back last year. We've sent lots of friends there & everyone agrees it is fabulous. There are no complaints with anything---the food especially, is excellent. If you're really into snorkelling, you should probably take the tour on the catamaran to Sasoua (sp) beach, although if it is a rough day, you will likely get sea sick. Watch the number of fruit drinks you drink. If you do get sick, there is an American trained doctor on site & he was excellent. We thought the resort was so impressive & well run that we are considering trying the Riu Yucatan resort of there's, also 2 years old, in Mexico. I, an many others, have lots of very detailed reviews of Riu Merengue on the site called Debbie's Dominican Repulic Travel Page. Good luck.