Concerns

Also check with your hotel - many of them have safes at the front desk - similar to a safe deposit box at the bank - you have to have a key, and the hotel staff have to have a key to open it - not ideal for things that you want easy access to, but if it's your wedding rings that you're not going to need until the day of, this is a good option.

I know that my previous profile had Dreams Punta Cana, but now I have booked and confirmed my date at Riu Ochos Rios. That's the reason I was concerned with the in room theft.

We just returned and had no problems with any in room theft. I did however have my ipod stolen out of my purse, but that was my own fault of having too many daquiries and left it lying around.

We were there in June 2007 and didn't have a theft issue but as they say, it happens all over. Just travel smart (read the thread Morgan shared for tips) and give yourself the best chance.

I just was married at the ROR in January 2008. I have to admit we did have a scare while there. We were moving from the ceremony to the Plantation for our reception when one of the groomsmen was stopped by someone also there for a DW. Supposedly (as they have no reason to lie) his brother was married a couple days previously, and while the bridal party was at their reception, their safes were drilled out. We all rushed back to our rooms to ensure everything was IN the safe; because if anything is stolen out of the safe it is insured. If you leave anything lying in your room, the resort insurance won't cover it. That's what we were told anyway.

Just be smart and make sure you lock everything up.

OOps double post

I found these on Ebay:

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