Melia Caribe?

[LindsayG]

Hey everyone!

First of all, I am SO glad I found these forums. My fiancee and I are just starting to research resorts in Punta Cana, and it can be very overwhelming!

My TA sent me rates today for 3 resorts in PC - the Paradisus PR, Paradisus PC, and the Melia Caribe. The Melia seems to be the most affordable for our guests, so I was wondering if anyone has been there or knows anything about it.
The user photos on tripadvisor (love this site) look beautiful, and since it's connected with the Paradisus chain I figure it must be nice.

Also, does anyone know if you can bring your own photographer to many of these resorts? I have a close working relationship with a photog. here at home, and would love to bring him to take pictures of our trip and the wedding.

Thanks in advance for all responses, and I look forward to being part of this forum!

-Lindsay

[foxytv]

PM me. I have looked at all 3 and am having the wedding at PPC and honeymooning at PPR. I did a lot of research on all three and have pics, pricing, etc I can share with you.

[Clussy75]

I've stayed at the Melia Caribe last year in May for a long weekend and I loved it. I don't know where the wedding would actually be though since I didn't see many areas condusive to that but the service was great, food was pretty good (though getting reservations at their restaurants was a bit of a tricky thing but on vacation, you tend to care less and just take it as it comes, at least I do) and the beach was gorgeous. Their beach is actually topless (I won't say either way whether I participated in the liberation) though so it's not really kid friendly but fun for adults. The main pool there is awesome too. All in all, I'd give it an 8 in rating.