wish just returned trip punta cana yesterday wish, 2 families 4 adults 3 kids ages 10 11 12, reading reviews prior departure quite uncertain melia caribe bring pleasantly surprised.the resort huge does days figure way, people friendly helpful, walk beach lobby 15 minutes beautiful walk prefer train, train runs approx 15 minutes caribbean not exact, vacation no hurry not issue, size resort train not condusive families small children eldery.the pool phenomenial spent great deal time kids loved, pool area crowded no problem finding chairs, swim bar whirlpool area great.the beach area absolutely beautiful, staff does great job keeping picked pristine.the group took advantage hobie cats paddle boats dive lessons included package, staff beach scuba caribe helpful setting non-inclusive excursions, members group did snorkel trip 4-wheeling adventure horseback riding parasailing, reasonably priced, book beach staff not tour desk excursions pricing better beach.the kids enjoyed melia rock wall cable swing included.now food, went low expectations reading site, categorize food average, buffets stocked liked eat, no slightest bit sick, ala carte restaurants difficult reservations bit preservance dollar bills make happen, ate american grille good, gourmet restaurant no cared absolute best japanese restaurant, definitely best meal trip entertaining.there shows night adults kids enjoyed particularly magic, casino small fun certainly saw folks winning.the staff super friendly eager, earlier reviewer mentioned happy attempt communicate spanish, speak little english communicate basics.we definitely recommend melia dominican republic, weather absolutely perfect day 2/24-3/3/06, airport nice trip immigration customs took 15 minutes, travelled islands definitely favorite, bring right attitude sunscreen great time, hope helpful,  
wish just returned trip punta cana yesterday wish, 2 families 4 adults 3 kids ages 10 11 12, reading reviews prior departure quite uncertain melia caribe bring pleasantly surprised.the resort huge does days figure way, people friendly helpful, walk beach lobby 15 minutes beautiful walk prefer train, train runs approx 15 minutes caribbean not exact, vacation no hurry not issue, size resort train not condusive families small children eldery.the pool phenomenial spent great deal time kids loved, pool area crowded no problem finding chairs, swim bar whirlpool area great.the beach area absolutely beautiful, staff does great job keeping picked pristine.the group took advantage hobie cats paddle boats dive lessons included package, staff beach scuba caribe helpful setting non-inclusive excursions, members group did snorkel trip 4-wheeling adventure horseback riding parasailing, reasonably priced, book beach staff not tour desk excursions pricing better beach.the kids enjoyed melia rock wall cable swing included.now food, went low expectations reading site, categorize food average, buffets stocked liked eat, no slightest bit sick, ala carte restaurants difficult reservations bit preservance dollar bills make happen, ate american grille good, gourmet restaurant no cared absolute best japanese restaurant, definitely best meal trip entertaining.there shows night adults kids enjoyed particularly magic, casino small fun certainly saw folks winning.the staff super friendly eager, earlier reviewer mentioned happy attempt communicate spanish, speak little english communicate basics.we definitely recommend melia dominican republic, weather absolutely perfect day 2/24-3/3/06, airport nice trip immigration customs took 15 minutes, travelled islands definitely favorite, bring right attitude sunscreen great time, hope helpful,  