Hi and thks so much for the feedback! I am curious -- what side of the resort were you on and was your room close to the beach? Our travel agent has put in a request for us to be on the Caribe side in one of the bldg's close to the pool and water -- hopefully we will get it. We are a couple in our mid 30's -- my girlfriend has never been to the Caribbean but I have been to Bonaire, Aruba, St. John, Tortola and Cancun. I am hoping that she will really enjoy the beach and pool in the DR. I understand I should use the same precautions I did in Mexico (i.e. no raw veggies, eat only peeled fruit, and drink only bottled water) - which is NOT a big deal to me at all. Did you find the food agreed with you? I am just looking forward to some nice warm weather and a pretty beach and pool -- that is all I need to make me happy! As for cockroaches -- I have encountered a few bugs here and there throughout my travels, but again - in such a warm tropical climate, this is to be expected. Some people will complain about anything! Thks again for your responses everyone. I will be sure to tell Winston that Lysa from Chicago says Hi.