Well, apparently there is some serious food posioning or bug that is going around the resort. Many people were very sick. I spent much of my time in the room.

The beach was beautiful...the discovery excursion amazing..., but the staff was unaccomodating. All in all a very disappointing experience.

We have a two-year old daughter and were looking for a resort where we could relax and our daughter could spend some time in daycare. The Club Med in Punta Cana was very nice and generally met our expectations. The one big negative is that my wife and I both got some sort of stomach bug. It was pretty serious and prevented us from fully enjoying the experience (including the all-you-can-eat buffet). And, we weren't the only ones who got sick -- several other families that we spoke with had the same experience. Not sure whether it was due to the drinking water (which was supposedly purified) or the way the food was handled, but an expensive resort like this one shouldn't have that kind of problem.

5/4/08
We just returned last night from a fantastic trip to Club Med, Punta Cana. We read every review for months before we went and would like to return the favor to all of you who have submitted.
In short, book the vacation and go have some fun.
Our family traveled with a large group of friends, ten kids (5 to 15) and ten adults. We stayed for a week and it was our first experience with an all-inclusive vacation.

The Good
The GO's - everything you read about the GO's is true. They were extremely helpful, and the kids absolutely had a blast with them. The GO's would sometimes eat or have a drink with us at night and were very friendly and open about the whole Club Med experience.
The Rooms - Our rooms were recently renovated. They were clean and fine for the week. The beds were very comfortable.
The Food - Buffet style was perfect when traveling with 10 kids. The food was good and plentiful. Some favorites were the white chocolate bread, the fruits and the variety each day was fantastic. They had a different theme each night so there was a constant change in the main menu. For example, they had a Dominican night which featured foods from the island as well as a huge assortment of standard fare.
The Ramp - A perfect hangout for the kids. They loved the freedom and we really felt comfortable with their new found freedom. They were constantly playing games and trying new things each day.
Activities - We all tried something we have never done before on this trip. Trapeze, snorkeling, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking archery, tennis, napping, this place has it all and there are GO's to help you if you want it or to rescue you when you don't.

The Bad - Returning home - Some of our group had stomach problems so, bring Imodium, Pepto and Advil.

General Comments - There are a number of reviews that complain about foreign languages. Here is the deal, you are in a foreign country. There are plenty of people that can understand english and are more than willing to help you out. The kids actually learned quite a bit about foreign languages and about some of the ways that people live and act in various parts of the world.
We loved the all-inclusive side of this vacation. When we went to check out, our bill was zero. There was nobody trying to sell you at every turn. I appreciated that and we will vacation this way again. Bring some items for the local employees (gardeners or maids, even the restaurant staff) We passed out some Red Sox T-shirts, hats, some new make-up (very expensive on the island). These items were greatly appreciated by the staff who usually never get tips. The female GO's, also liked to get the current celebrity magazines, so don't throw them away, give them to a GO. Cash is also, always appreciated. You aren't required to tip anyone however, generally, Americans are the only ones who tip, we heard. They also have a foundation on-site that provides school supplies to the local schools. There is significant poverty outside of the resorts. Club Med collects pens, pencils, crayons, erasers, paper etc. and distributes it. So, give a little something back to the residents.
Go and have fun.
Bring friends or make them when you get there.

Our family of seven from ages 9 to 70 had a wonderful week at CLub Med Punta Cana- it is a perfect place for a three generation vacation. I'll second every positive thing that others have written and add that we had none of the "problems" mentioned by other reviewers - the walking was fine and necessary to work off all of the food we ate, I saw no mosquitos, none of us got sick. The rooms were just fine and buffets met everybody's needs. US Air was on time and there were no problems in the airport. GO's were there to meet us and we were on the beach by 1 pm.

One caveat- don't buy any of the palm frond baskets or hats which are sold in the bar and reception area. They will be confiscated at the airport!