OK then, my wife and i have been to this resort twice in the past and will be returning in march of 2025. Now then, about the beach and the water colour, I did my investigation 3 years ago and found out about this situation, no big deal since we are not beach people, outside of a morning walk the beach is not a big deal to us. But for those who profess to being travellers they fell a bit short when it comes to doing a standard check, and if you are a beach person that should be the first check you do, (perhaps you should have gone to Cuba i understand the beaches there are quite good). The "party pool" is not like you would see at lets say Riu Republica, the people we met in the past are of a decent age and not what you could consider as boisterous and if you wish to be friendly this is the place to go for good fun and entertainment. Yes the quiet pool is that really quiet, you can catch up on your rest and what ever you wish to do in the quiet of the day. Food here is grand and has just about anything you could ever wish and with lots of options you cant go wrong with any of the a la carte, the Brazilian Steak House, the Asian Fusion, the Don Julio and of course the Italian restaurant on the La Romana family side of the facility. Look I am not sure when this review was done but they seemed a bit light on the facility outside of the bathroom in their suite. Oh yes and dont forget the staff, the stafff is one of the best parts of this place (funny no mention of them) service here is great and one of the main reasons for a three-peat to come here, i cant say enough good about them from the maids to the bartenders to the grounds keepers and the general staff all are helpful and on top of their game. OK then i took a look at this review since it was relatively recent and to be honest i am a bit disappointed in the lack of mentions of entertainment and staff and things that make coming to a resort memorable. In my humble opinion. Agreed this is not Cap Cana but then again it is not a Cuban experience either.

As a brit i love Indian food, but also as other commentators have said, we go bad rep for poor during WW2. Of course the Americans did not like our food, it was very basic due to the war and rationing.

Listening to These two people is like hearing a politician telling the neighbourhood residents that the sewage works smells like eau de Cologne

Thanks for sharing this video. I will be visiting St.Maarten soon.

Thanks for the video. Proper Brits do not toast there bread for a sarnie/sandwich ( and yes it's sandwich not butty) They can't call it it a Cornish Pasty unless it's made in Cornwall.... It's a protected species now -) The best fish n' chip shops always remove the skin from their fish, cut their own chips and blanche them. Bread n' butter pudding should only be served with custard.... Upon pain of imprisonment. Chicken Tikka is spicy and the Massala (Indian for sauce) was added to make it sweeter for British taste. The dish shouldn't be overly spicy.

Hello great video! What location was the beach with the strip of restaurants?

The condo side is actually called Playa Nueva Romana and is not part of Bahia Principe. It's a gated community of apartments and villas. Many of these are used as Airbnb's. My husband and I have stayed in these Airbnb's many times when visiting family nearby. We definitely don't go there for the beach, it looks pretty much the same all the time, maybe not as brown, but it's nothing like the beaches in the rest of the Dominican Republic.

I lived 10mins frm truners beache 😂

My son and I just got back home after a week in Puerto Plata and although there were a few heavy showers overall it was sunny, hot and humid

Babaro is not punta cana is a diferente town

The link to airBnB is not working, nor does searching "Pool Garden Residences" on booking com .... how do I find? Great video, btw

Hahahaha.. “we do not smoke cigarettes”.. sooo canadian

Adana kebap ı bir de Adana da yeseniz aşık olursunuz .

The resort and the location looks absolutely beautiful Ive been to DR a few times but never that area. Shame about the water but Im sure thats just bad luck. Ive been in rainy season, and actually enjoy the rain and sun every day, gives me a truly tropical vibe, especially in the mornings.

Another Great Video ! We have stayed at Bouganville 3 times now and loved it each time. But yes beware the water is murky. Not as bad as you guys had it. In the spring the lagoon colours come out, but rainy season yes many shades of brown. Besides that the resort and beach it self is perfect for a relaxing trip . Beach is very walk-able with little hassle from vendors. Great very clean resort. Cheers Fellow Canadian Travelers

I am from NS Canada,I love to follow u guys and see ur adventures…As a traveler I appreciate hearing ur opinions of the various resorts in DR and other areas…I was wanting to know where Anna is purchasing her clothes, In NS or else where…Looking forward to ur next adventure…

We just flew with Singapore Airlines for our last trip. Not business class -- just economy but they were still so good! Im glad you guys got to experience that. It seems so comfortable and elevated!

I’m sorry to hear about your vacation being somewhat of a disappointment BUT it’s great to hear about the positive attributes of the resort you’re staying at. Also, I appreciate that you took the time and effort to produce this video while trying to enjoy an actual vacay 😊. Cannot wait for more DR posts!

Which you would go out of London and see the UK not that faceless black hole which sucks the character out of the country because it has none of its own!

Totally agree with you on the robes! I haven't stayed in La Romana yet but that resort looks similar to the Bahia in Punta Cana which is our go to and lately we've been trying other places and I think I'd rather be at Bahia. Maybe trying La Romana is the way to experience something new!

Masala isn’t spicy lol it’s level 2, entry level is korma or butter, then masala, then it goes up and up, but, masala is definitely NOT spicy 😂

Well I think I'm depressed after watching that!

3:21 It's called Jos. Louis because it stands for Joseph Vachon and Louis Vachon, two brothers and founders of Vachon Bakery in Sainte-Marie-de-Beauce, Québec.

Every rose has its thorn.

Love your videos. My wife and I spent a week at the resort in march. Fortunately for us the weather was awesome. Disappointed the water wasn’t crystal clear but still enjoyed the resort. Staff was super friendly. This video brings back great memories. Thank you. We are also from Canada.😊

The arroz con pollo you had is a la chorrera which is baked in barro pots that traditionally came from spanish conquering cuba its same as paella without seafood the original is cooked it Hitachi pressure cooker and isn't liquidy thanks for honoring my heritage liked the video very much keep up the good work 😊

For you guys who apparently live there please say SARGASSO not sagasm

You must be kitters. That was the place where I got a ride on a 4 passenger motorbike…….love your shows

As a Dominican living in Punta Cana here is a protip: Go to Bayahibe/Dominicus area, 100% guarantee of a beautiful *no seaweed* beach year round! (Cherry on top: the water is warmer!)

Totally misleading title, be more serious or people will think your content wont be worth it of watching

Hello fellow Canadians! Thank you for all your wonderful videos! I looooove the DR. Been there 8 times. In Bahia Principe. It’s the best resort!

Hi guys, love your videos. Anna, I hope you don’t mind me saying but please could you slow down when you speak, thanks, 😊

How about the fact that there are no mass shootings, and free healthcare as well?

If you are looking for a nice all-inclusive we love the Gran Ventana in Puerta Plata

What does this do for the Native population of Domnicans...can they now afford their own country because the immigrants show up with more money😢.

Great videos, but either i call Westerners who live abroad immigrants(like we do them) or Westerners start calling immigrants expats. Cant make up a word

We stayed at Bouganville a few years ago. Beach was really bad and there were hundreds of bees around each palm tree. Resort was nice with ok food.

Very nice video - I love your channel! I have been to Anguilla twice in one year and it certainly is one of the most expensive destinations in the Caribbean. BUT it is affordable if you stay at a condo/cottage/apartment and don't mind to actually cook some meals yourself (which I enjoy on vacation). While some of the luxury hotels on Anguilla belong to the best in the world, I prefer to rent my own place with kitchen and outdoor area. There are quite a few very nice condos/apartments on Anguilla, and they cost a fracture of hotel rooms. It of course depends on the time of the year, and in main season from December to April, the prices are very high. I traveled in February and August, and in August you not only have the beaches to yourself (even though there is no such time of the year where they are crowded at all), but the prices are going down a lot. Only drawback to go in August is, that many restaurants (and hotels) close down until October, so the choice for going out for dinner is VERY limited. But if you stay at your own place and like to cook, you can do Anguilla for under $2.000,- for two weeks easily. The sea in February always seems to be more rough and there is more wind than I experienced in August, where also the water was the flattest and most beautiful you can only imagine! So my preferred time of the year to go to Anguilla definitely is August! Renting a car is a must in my opinion, and the rates are totally OK. Can't wait to your next video - keep it up please!!

November is rainy season

hello how are you, nice video.

Love punta cana !! One of the best Caribbean Destinations

That's a great point! Aways check the weather pattern for your destination before traveling. Lesson learned!

Toda esa zona publica conocida como Los Corales no es buena pues no cuenta con la limpieza de los resort y dejan acumular las algas por mucho tiempo, esa zona es la mas fea de Bávaro y es la que da la peor imagen al turista que va de manera libre a Punta Cana.

Es que la playa de ese hotel no sirve porque es que cerca desemboca un gran rio, El Soco y este a su vez tiñe toda el agua del mar y la pone turbia. Otras veces no esta tan marron pero si siempre esta turbia. Ah, y eso no es La Romana el hotel esta en San Pedro de Macorís.

I like this video review, I follow another couple that visit the all inclusive but the part that I feel is always missing is what is to do at night in the hotels, I understand some have theatre, night clubs and casinos but none is ever show case, is like dinner and the video cut to the next morning.

Never stay near the mouth of a river. Awesome video!!

When staying at the resort, do you have to book your meal times at the buffet or a la carte? Or can you just show up when you're ready to eat?

Tikka masala is considered a lighter medium spiced dish compared to other popular indian curries here. A fahl or phall curry is the hottest kind of curry you can get, it originated in Birmingham, created also by Bangladeshi chefs for the UK market. Supposedly when a brit said once to the chef that he thought curry was supposed to be hot he made this for the troublesome customer, it is typically made with habanero, scotch bonnet and more recently carolina reaper peppers with a tomato and ginger sauce. It is designed predominantly to be a badge of honour eating challenge but there are other more reasonable curries that while still being very hot by anyones standards are actually very popular here as a preferred meal like the Jalfrezi, Dopiaza, Madras and the very famous Vindaloo. Being such a melting pot of different cultures we have many other spicy foods that you really should try if or when you visit again especially Caribbean foods like jerk chicken, curried goat, Jamaican patties, grilled jerk fish. You will also find many African dishes that tend to air on the more aromatic side but there are some absolutely belting uses of spice in much of their cuisine. Loved the video, going to check a few more out, happy travels you two.

Sorry, but I don't know who's government is paying you to put down the DR or that hotel or beautiful turistic pole. People have no control over Mother Nature.

We went in sept and it was the same, i twas shame.