TRIP DATE: Feb 22, 2011 to Mar 8, 2011 (two weeks, sort of)

SYNOPSIS: Puerto Plata Village, Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, DR

Things were kind of confused this year, so some background is required before I get into the review. If things had gone to plan, this would have been a review of Fun Royale/Tropicale. As everyone who's read my reviews knows, I've always had a fond spot in my heart for that resort; not for the hotel itself, but for the staff. Over the years they've become just like family or close friends. The ... (more)