Punta Cana resort for families with kids?

[crenshore]

Any suggestions for a Punta Cana resort that is good for families with kids? A friend is going next Christmas, and is willing to spend a bit. He wants something that is not too tacky and big or overrun with people, but has enough entertainment for him/his wife, and also the kids. Thanks.

[MikeFisher]

the kiddies club at the Melia Caribe/Tropical resort always gets top positive feedback, nice resort, top beach, located at the Bavaro Beach Bay.
for the overcrowded:
visiting the east coast for x-mas will not leave not one hotel room empty, all resorts are booked, but a point i like on PC over all is that you don't feel to be at a full spot, even when all is booked, resorts are spacy with plenty of chairs at beaches and pools.
have fun
Mike