The best of the BEST!!! I am not new to leisure travel and Neither am I new to Lifestyles Resorts in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Enter the lobby of your chosen resort on arrival and enjoy a chilled rum punch - a welcome refreshment after your flight. Check in has always been a breeze during my many trips there. Lifestyles is definitely quality plus, with friendly, helpful staff at all locations; beautiful, mature landscaping and flowers that are meticulously cared for; tropical ambiance is unparalleled; many varied and fun activities at each resort for everyone to enjoy; delicious and varied food in the form of individual restaurants ( Mexican, Brazilian, Seafood, Italian, Chinese, among others) and buffets. (The large Casablanca Buffet at the Tropical Beach Resort is my favorite buffet - and Kelvin Francisco Suero will greet you with a smile and the perfect seating there while he tends to your every need! Something to suit everyone’s palate there); the many beach bars where you meet and greet great folks from all corners of the globe and where the attentive bar staff will become your instant best friends! (Andreas at Tropical has customer service down to a science and makes everyone feel like he’s been a lifetime friend from the day you arrive! Let the good times roll!!!); many different and varied pools to suit everyone’s needs, from adults only to kid friendly; lawn furniture, umbrellas, amenities and cabanas that are well maintained and always clean, beautiful beaches with great views and well maintained cabana accommodations; beach bars and grills; beachside cool water tubs with waterfalls; a rocking nightclub, cigar bar; sports bar, hamburger/hotdog delivery van; and the creme de la creme, a fun filled night under the stars at the welcome party on the peninsula for guests of all Lifestyles resorts in Puerto Plata! Now that’s a real crowd pleaser! Oh, and did I mention that a shuttle comes to every resort every 15 minutes to take you to the other Lifestyles Resorts with connecting properties, where you can enjoy the other pools, restaurants and activities. No boredom here in paradise! Rooms and suites are stocked with coffee bars and Santo Domingo Dominican Coffee. Mmmmmm - what a way to start the day! Most guest rooms have mini refrigerators that are stocked daily with soft drinks and the premium Dominican Beer, El Presidente. I’m not a beer connoisseur, but I must confess to occasionally enjoying a cold one after a day at the beach. There is a doctor available on site and a pharmacy for any who might need those services. Like to scuba dive? Even if you aren’t a certified diver and want to learn, you can sign up for lessons and receive education at the resort pool before you enjoy your open water dive with your dive master. Water sports staff are all trained and certified, whether it be the lifeguards or the scuba instructors. “John Wayne” is always available to take you on a horseback ride up into the mountains and you can sign up in your resort lobby any morning. He seems to always be available to arrange a beautiful, relaxing and safe ride for you. ( and they even helped this 68 year old female get up on that horse! 😂) Side excursions can easily be arranged through your resort and the prices are very reasonable. Two trips I highly recommend while there include the bus trip to Paradise Island, where you board a boat that transfers you the short distance to a beautiful white sandbar. Feed the bright, colorful fish, snorkel or scuba dive and enjoy a refreshment while you breathe in this amazing tropical environment. A seafood buffet follows that for all who participated the excursion and it is absolutely delicious! My Second recommendation would be the city tour, with so many neat sights to see, including the cable car ride that takes you HIGH up in the mountains where you overlook the city of Puerto Plata and the deep blue sea. 
You will be invited to a sales presentation after your arrival at your resort, but not to worry. It’s your choice whether or not you attend. I highly recommend it, however. They will pick you up at your resort and take you to the welcome center in a golf cart, where you will receive a nice gift and a top shelf drink of your choice, while they share information relative to any potential purchase. Again, you are not required to attend this, but I’m glad I have. Next you leave the welcome center with your escort to enjoy a tour of the beautiful Lifestyle Resorts where you can actually tour the various resorts, and view the different levels of accommodations available to those who choose to purchase. Again, the presentation and tour are entirely optional. However, prices for you future enjoyment in paradise
might just might surprise you! For the many folks who buy in, you’ll see them tooling around all over the grounds in golf carts that are checked out to them for their entire stay there. You can’t rent the golf carts unless you are an “owner”, (darn it), but the shuttles will take you wherever 
you want to go without charge. All inclusive means just that! You could actually leave your vacation with the money you came with, excluding any outside excursions, souvenirs, etc. There are gift shops at the resorts that are well stocked with items you may have forgotten from home, clothing, tee shirts, souvenirs, etc. Wi Fi is available at certain locations, but you can purchase WiFi for your full use during your stay if you choose. Just FYI - I always take a blow up raft with me in my suitcase for use in the pools. 
As one could readily see, I am a genuine fan of Lifestyles Resorts Puerto Plata for the vacation of your dreams at an affordable price. I have only touched the surface here, but for those who like to know what to expect when they spend their hard earned money, I hope this helps! I know you will not be disappointed!

*** By the way, I do not work for Lifestyles in any capacity and have absolutely no affiliation whatever except as that of a consumer.