vacation make husband stayed ocean blue september 28 october 5/07, 10th visit punta cana, previously stayed rius 3x catalonia bavaro princess punta cana princess majestic colonial 3x, high hopes resort excited try new staying resort trips, n't know just visited bad week expectations not met, arrived hotel 2 p.m. pleased hear room ready, given room 4118 ground floor villa 4. receiving towel key cards directed desk woman gave information hotel resort map sheet detailing restaurants/bars voucher free game bowling list common spanish phrases great idea, proceeded schedule attend breakfast meeting day learn resort, questioned possibly know hotel avoided question offered free massages beach dinner caribbean grill la carte not included ai, that__Ç_é_ realized booking timeshare presentation, agreed did oops, finished desk grabbed drinks lobby bar walked room, villa 4 convenient spot minutes walk beach lobby, met room bellboy brought luggage showed things room safe fridge a/c controls, rooms good size kept, comfortable king sized bed dresser armoire containing fridge tv small living area couch coffee table, chairs table patio drying rack wall, closet ample space things contained ironing board iron umbrella programmable safe, large tub jets sinks 1500 watt hairdryer bathroom, air conditioning worked locked 65e actually little chilly, room 1:00 day, left 2 maid day usually bedspread folded kind design came room, usually left dollar note fridge asking water beer got 2 cans presidente 4 bottles water time, you__Ç_ée read lighting rooms true, unbelievably dim especially evenings, eyes did adjust reading room wasn__Ç_é_ impossible sitting right lamp, bringing light bulbs home sounds silly definitely useful, main buffet okay nothing write home, breakfast usual order omelettes eggs fruit juices, lunch twice selection pretty good pizzas order pastas lots fish meats cooked vegetables, shocked romaine lettuce salad bar day gobbled time seen iceberg lettuce punta cana, dinners buffet dominican theme night, roasted pig husband liked enjoyed red beans rice fish, lunch usually went beach restaurant, preferred main buffet sit deck enjoy breeze water, served delicious chicken assortment meats burgers hotdogs usually pork beef pizza pasta cooked vegetables salad bar, small selection desserts ice cream, convenient spot enjoy continental breakfast limited selection compared main buffet meant didn__Ç_é_ dodge timeshare guys grab snack later afternoon.route 66 favourite la carte, atmosphere fun food good service fast, favourite meal chicken wrap husband loved mother road burger basically bacon cheeseburger, appetizers enjoyed mozzarella sticks chicken wings nachos delicious, hear rib eye steak quite tasty, desserts included apple crisp cheesecake selection rich looking milkshakes, tried mexican la carte, loved nacho bar appetizers margaritas brought table seated, enjoyed fajitas husband pretty disappointed taco combo ordered, air conditioning night dined didn__Ç_é_ add experience, probably enjoyed we__Ç_éö little comfortable, food available 11 p.m. overtime sports bar, fresh hotdogs going rotisserie machine pizza fries hamburgers chicken wings, exception hotdogs think leftover stuff main buffet just wanted quick bite eat night drinking dancing got job done.mike coffee tea bar fantastic provided lovely spot sit enjoy cup tea specialty coffee snack, banana bread brownies absolutely heavenly irish coffee frappacinos, carry-out drinks treats room patio tables relax, photocopies major north american european newspapers small book exchange shelf shop, alcohol available bars lobby 10 am-12 sports bar 5 pm-6 pool bars 10 am-7 pm beach restaurant 6:30-11 pm disco 11 pm-3, service pretty fast, really enjoyed atmosphere lobby lobby bar unfortunately closed renovations day stay spent rest week listening sweet sounds jackhammer, sports bar mike opened earlier day accommodate, bottled budweiser corona available sports bar husband enjoyed canadian club johnny walker red drinks bars week, small tip managed johnny walker black drinks sports bar, saw bailey__Ç_é_ malibu rum bars, didn__Ç_é_ try house red wine white surprisingly good, service staff good, friendly cases got impression smiles forced people weren__Ç_é_ genuinely happy, resorts we__Ç_ée staff spoke best english, tried practising incredibly bad spanish reply came english, fun trying communicate spanish we__Ç_éÈe dominican wonderful not language barrier resort, management story, stay resort major problems water/plumbing, lukewarm water days stay cold water no water day led lovely smell raw sewage coming villa courtyards area restaurants, nobody able provide solid answer problem fixed, fortunately smell lack water resolved 24 hours rest week did not hot water bathe, i__Ç_é cool shower dominican heat pushing, similarly guest safe ripped right closet wall break-in managers indifferent situation, speaking victim learned security adamant not involving local police, didn__Ç_é_ like really hotel security management tour rep arrived good 12 hours robbery taken place, lobby lobby bar closed renovations days visit theatre closed got, not notified closures arrived, notice lobby closed sign posted bar evening open, spoke travel agent got home told just received notice tour operator october 5th stating theatre closed no mention lobby construction, weren__Ç_é_ concerned not able use theatre don__Ç_é_ normally watch shows lobby closure really limited places sit outdoors raining, patio tables umbrellas outside restaurants things protect it__Ç_é_ really coming resort laid rooms exterior resort pools main walkways running middle, easy walking distance, surprised tram running resort size i__Ç_é sure appreciated mobility issues small children, resort appeared wheelchair friendly stroller friendly ramps buildings wheelchair accessible stalls washrooms, pools open use blue pool bar closed hung yellow pool, it__Ç_é_ deepest point i__Ç_é guessing yellow pool just 5 feet deep, built sun loungers end closest beach shallow shelf sit steps leading deeper pool, hotel half getting lounge chairs umbrella issue.the beach spacious clean beautiful, plenty shady square things available version palapas square structures fabric woven provide shade looked like need new, hotel knocked end stay i__Ç_é not sure repairing installing provides better shade guests, sun happy park loungers away shady spots, swimming area ocean best we__Ç_ée seen flat no rocks, no seaweed growing swimming area water clean clear, activities board beach tells scheduled day, animation team didn__Ç_é_ animated difficult time getting people things, water aerobics popular activity morning didn__Ç_é_ lot going, took hilarious pool game afternoon early stay pool activities die week progressed.evening entertainment faded course week, nights shows held lobby theatre wasn__Ç_é_ available, closed lobby construction tuesday shows moved small conference room near disco, did hear going night sat having drink rest evenings pretty quiet, strike bowling alley great place inclement weather just different, bowling 15 game, purchase socks 2 n't brought no socks no bowling air conditioning visit sticky game fixed end week, play pool ping pong foosball air hockey no charge, drinks available well.we went disco twice, plenty seating available including huge square swings sit inside decent sized dance floor, music north american pop rap n't recall hearing bachata meringue, think opened 11 p.m. did n't really going closer 1 a.m.archery tennis available near entrance resort ventured check, rent bicycles tennis booth i__Ç_é not sure allowed ride outside property, not sure counts activity internet centre wishing online, 4 bought 15 minutes surfing time sufficient shoot quick email home check weather news, internet centre located near resort area harrison__Ç_é_ jewellery shops, resort great spot shopping beach vendors immediately left hotel, didn__Ç_é_ bother venture ton souvenirs previous vacations, resort gift shop cigar/cigarette store small clothing store harrison__Ç_é_ jewellery boutique, prices gift shop actually pretty reasonable given strength canadian dollar i.e, banana boat sunblock 12 i__Ç_ée paid home, saturday nights resort allows vendors set shop main courtyard area, worse weren__Ç_é_ guests sell unbelievably aggressive far vendors we__Ç_ée previously encountered shopping nights resorts, did shopping don lucas cigars, visited trips it__Ç_é_ great place buy quality cigars stock coffee rum, carry selection artwork jewellery clothing/sarongs reasonable prices, transportation don lucas free just ask desk services contact arrange pick time.we met friends new palma real shopping centre evening cigars drinks, looked like mall you__Ç_éö home complete ritzy looking stores selling merchandise home cheaper, save money dollars farther beach vendors hotel gift shop, did blast resort thanks lovely couple met u.k. not return, weren__Ç_é_ impressed hotel__Ç_é_ support timeshare vultures tactics downright sneaky annoying, vacation relax not worry avoid hassled try breakfast firm thank you__Ç not deter guys, think running smoothly ocean blue probably fantastic resort vacation, unfortunately got things handled aren__Ç_é_ running smoothly deter returning second visit.i__Ç_é happy share photos answer questions email ginnyfyris yahoo.ca,  
vacation make husband stayed ocean blue september 28 october 5/07, 10th visit punta cana, previously stayed rius 3x catalonia bavaro princess punta cana princess majestic colonial 3x, high hopes resort excited try new staying resort trips, n't know just visited bad week expectations not met, arrived hotel 2 p.m. pleased hear room ready, given room 4118 ground floor villa 4. receiving towel key cards directed desk woman gave information hotel resort map sheet detailing restaurants/bars voucher free game bowling list common spanish phrases great idea, proceeded schedule attend breakfast meeting day learn resort, questioned possibly know hotel avoided question offered free massages beach dinner caribbean grill la carte not included ai, that__Ç_é_ realized booking timeshare presentation, agreed did oops, finished desk grabbed drinks lobby bar walked room, villa 4 convenient spot minutes walk beach lobby, met room bellboy brought luggage showed things room safe fridge a/c controls, rooms good size kept, comfortable king sized bed dresser armoire containing fridge tv small living area couch coffee table, chairs table patio drying rack wall, closet ample space things contained ironing board iron umbrella programmable safe, large tub jets sinks 1500 watt hairdryer bathroom, air conditioning worked locked 65e actually little chilly, room 1:00 day, left 2 maid day usually bedspread folded kind design came room, usually left dollar note fridge asking water beer got 2 cans presidente 4 bottles water time, you__Ç_ée read lighting rooms true, unbelievably dim especially evenings, eyes did adjust reading room wasn__Ç_é_ impossible sitting right lamp, bringing light bulbs home sounds silly definitely useful, main buffet okay nothing write home, breakfast usual order omelettes eggs fruit juices, lunch twice selection pretty good pizzas order pastas lots fish meats cooked vegetables, shocked romaine lettuce salad bar day gobbled time seen iceberg lettuce punta cana, dinners buffet dominican theme night, roasted pig husband liked enjoyed red beans rice fish, lunch usually went beach restaurant, preferred main buffet sit deck enjoy breeze water, served delicious chicken assortment meats burgers hotdogs usually pork beef pizza pasta cooked vegetables salad bar, small selection desserts ice cream, convenient spot enjoy continental breakfast limited selection compared main buffet meant didn__Ç_é_ dodge timeshare guys grab snack later afternoon.route 66 favourite la carte, atmosphere fun food good service fast, favourite meal chicken wrap husband loved mother road burger basically bacon cheeseburger, appetizers enjoyed mozzarella sticks chicken wings nachos delicious, hear rib eye steak quite tasty, desserts included apple crisp cheesecake selection rich looking milkshakes, tried mexican la carte, loved nacho bar appetizers margaritas brought table seated, enjoyed fajitas husband pretty disappointed taco combo ordered, air conditioning night dined didn__Ç_é_ add experience, probably enjoyed we__Ç_éö little comfortable, food available 11 p.m. overtime sports bar, fresh hotdogs going rotisserie machine pizza fries hamburgers chicken wings, exception hotdogs think leftover stuff main buffet just wanted quick bite eat night drinking dancing got job done.mike coffee tea bar fantastic provided lovely spot sit enjoy cup tea specialty coffee snack, banana bread brownies absolutely heavenly irish coffee frappacinos, carry-out drinks treats room patio tables relax, photocopies major north american european newspapers small book exchange shelf shop, alcohol available bars lobby 10 am-12 sports bar 5 pm-6 pool bars 10 am-7 pm beach restaurant 6:30-11 pm disco 11 pm-3, service pretty fast, really enjoyed atmosphere lobby lobby bar unfortunately closed renovations day stay spent rest week listening sweet sounds jackhammer, sports bar mike opened earlier day accommodate, bottled budweiser corona available sports bar husband enjoyed canadian club johnny walker red drinks bars week, small tip managed johnny walker black drinks sports bar, saw bailey__Ç_é_ malibu rum bars, didn__Ç_é_ try house red wine white surprisingly good, service staff good, friendly cases got impression smiles forced people weren__Ç_é_ genuinely happy, resorts we__Ç_ée staff spoke best english, tried practising incredibly bad spanish reply came english, fun trying communicate spanish we__Ç_éÈe dominican wonderful not language barrier resort, management story, stay resort major problems water/plumbing, lukewarm water days stay cold water no water day led lovely smell raw sewage coming villa courtyards area restaurants, nobody able provide solid answer problem fixed, fortunately smell lack water resolved 24 hours rest week did not hot water bathe, i__Ç_é cool shower dominican heat pushing, similarly guest safe ripped right closet wall break-in managers indifferent situation, speaking victim learned security adamant not involving local police, didn__Ç_é_ like really hotel security management tour rep arrived good 12 hours robbery taken place, lobby lobby bar closed renovations days visit theatre closed got, not notified closures arrived, notice lobby closed sign posted bar evening open, spoke travel agent got home told just received notice tour operator october 5th stating theatre closed no mention lobby construction, weren__Ç_é_ concerned not able use theatre don__Ç_é_ normally watch shows lobby closure really limited places sit outdoors raining, patio tables umbrellas outside restaurants things protect it__Ç_é_ really coming resort laid rooms exterior resort pools main walkways running middle, easy walking distance, surprised tram running resort size i__Ç_é sure appreciated mobility issues small children, resort appeared wheelchair friendly stroller friendly ramps buildings wheelchair accessible stalls washrooms, pools open use blue pool bar closed hung yellow pool, it__Ç_é_ deepest point i__Ç_é guessing yellow pool just 5 feet deep, built sun loungers end closest beach shallow shelf sit steps leading deeper pool, hotel half getting lounge chairs umbrella issue.the beach spacious clean beautiful, plenty shady square things available version palapas square structures fabric woven provide shade looked like need new, hotel knocked end stay i__Ç_é not sure repairing installing provides better shade guests, sun happy park loungers away shady spots, swimming area ocean best we__Ç_ée seen flat no rocks, no seaweed growing swimming area water clean clear, activities board beach tells scheduled day, animation team didn__Ç_é_ animated difficult time getting people things, water aerobics popular activity morning didn__Ç_é_ lot going, took hilarious pool game afternoon early stay pool activities die week progressed.evening entertainment faded course week, nights shows held lobby theatre wasn__Ç_é_ available, closed lobby construction tuesday shows moved small conference room near disco, did hear going night sat having drink rest evenings pretty quiet, strike bowling alley great place inclement weather just different, bowling 15 game, purchase socks 2 n't brought no socks no bowling air conditioning visit sticky game fixed end week, play pool ping pong foosball air hockey no charge, drinks available well.we went disco twice, plenty seating available including huge square swings sit inside decent sized dance floor, music north american pop rap n't recall hearing bachata meringue, think opened 11 p.m. did n't really going closer 1 a.m.archery tennis available near entrance resort ventured check, rent bicycles tennis booth i__Ç_é not sure allowed ride outside property, not sure counts activity internet centre wishing online, 4 bought 15 minutes surfing time sufficient shoot quick email home check weather news, internet centre located near resort area harrison__Ç_é_ jewellery shops, resort great spot shopping beach vendors immediately left hotel, didn__Ç_é_ bother venture ton souvenirs previous vacations, resort gift shop cigar/cigarette store small clothing store harrison__Ç_é_ jewellery boutique, prices gift shop actually pretty reasonable given strength canadian dollar i.e, banana boat sunblock 12 i__Ç_ée paid home, saturday nights resort allows vendors set shop main courtyard area, worse weren__Ç_é_ guests sell unbelievably aggressive far vendors we__Ç_ée previously encountered shopping nights resorts, did shopping don lucas cigars, visited trips it__Ç_é_ great place buy quality cigars stock coffee rum, carry selection artwork jewellery clothing/sarongs reasonable prices, transportation don lucas free just ask desk services contact arrange pick time.we met friends new palma real shopping centre evening cigars drinks, looked like mall you__Ç_éö home complete ritzy looking stores selling merchandise home cheaper, save money dollars farther beach vendors hotel gift shop, did blast resort thanks lovely couple met u.k. not return, weren__Ç_é_ impressed hotel__Ç_é_ support timeshare vultures tactics downright sneaky annoying, vacation relax not worry avoid hassled try breakfast firm thank you__Ç not deter guys, think running smoothly ocean blue probably fantastic resort vacation, unfortunately got things handled aren__Ç_é_ running smoothly deter returning second visit.i__Ç_é happy share photos answer questions email ginnyfyris yahoo.ca,  