Fabulous Trip!!!
We just came home (8/11/05) from a great trip. I was a bit aprehensive after reading some of the reviews, but I assure you, it is a wonderful resort. The grounds are breathtaking, better than any other resort I've been to in the Caribbean.
The food is actually pretty good. I think that many people get sick because they overeat, and they eat food that they are not used to, but there are plenty of choices. I did not drink the water, and did not get sick, we ran into a few people who did get diarrhea, but not many. The staff is great and multilingual. There are plenty of chairs around the pool, so saving them before breakfast is not necessary. The beach is well maintained, guarded, and beautiful also. Be warned: this is a multicultural resort with very few americans, and toplessness is very common at the beach area - so if that type of thing is bothersome, then you might want to avoid the beach. Interestingly, this is a very family friendly resort - plenty of things to do for the kids. This trip can be as laid back or as active as you'd like it to be. We preferred to do the beach/pool, have dinner, and then drinks in the lobby while listening to background music and socializing. Overall, I highly recommend this resort - a true GEM!