Reviews for Puerto Plata Vacation Rental - VRBO 177831 - 3 BR Dominican Republic Villa, Villa in Paradise

The best couples retreat EVER!

Guest Tracy
Date of stay 04/01/13
Review Submitted 04/07/13

The 8 of us arrived on Monday and after a small miscommunication we were off to have the most amazing trip ever! Our small problem? We didn't have any food or drinks in our villa when we arrived or into the next day but..... After a quick email to Reed and Lisa all was well with apologies from the resort. We ended up being off the resort at the Villa of Angels. If you are fortunate enough to stay at this villa, you will be soooo happy. We have the most amazing view, and privacy, something you will not find in the resort. The golf cart and gold bracelet are a must, so if you are considering booking through someone else, make sure that is included. We have a maid (Menbonita) and a pool boy (Carlim) who took care of us way beyond what I am sure their job demands. We also have a personal security guard, which has made us feel more then safe. We had reservations for dinner every night, except our first day, at different restaurants. Jazz and Gourmet were our faves. The buffet is not fantastic but everywhere else is amazing! If you want pizza to go, go to Bellini. The people here are so nice, I wish I could list all of the ones we have befriended. Please tip them well, they work hard. The best beach by far is Serenity Beach. For all of you caffeine junkies, the bar there stocks Red Bull ;) . We did the waterfall excursion and the Tip Top Catamaran. If you do the waterfalls, be prepared to climb! It was a lot of fun and an experience I will never forget. The catamaran was fun but so hot. Even after applying sunblock over and over we burned. Thank you Reed, Lisa and others for such a great trip and always being there with a quick response! Jeff, Tracy, Chris, Jen, PJ, Michelle, Joe and Brandy

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Stunning!

Guest Violetta B.
Date of stay 03/20/13
Review Submitted 03/28/13

We just got back from the trip and will never forget ti. The resort it absolutely amazing, food great and accomodations unbelievable. There was 8 of us including 4 children ages 2-6 and everyone of us had a great time. We got our villa outside the resort but we thought that it was better because we had a spectacular ocean view from all bedrooms and a night guard which made our stay very safe. The representative that we got Sybille was amazing, she took care of all of it for us, alcohol orders, ocan world tickets and all reservations to only VIP restaurants, Jazz and Rodzio is our favorite and the least favorite was Bellini. The VIP is the only way to go. The maids/cooks were so nice and made us scouptious breakfasts made our loundy and cleaned really good each day, this makes you feel really taken care of. When I read about the service before our trip I thought that it is too good to be true but it fact it is true. Our favorite beach was Serenity with all service and great drinks, no need to fight for the bed and chairs the staff brings them to you - absolutely great. We thinking that it will be hard to tap this vacation trip so we will be back, and definetely book with you Lisa and Read because you made it so easy. Thank you!

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Great Vacation, can't wait to go back.

Guest JamieC
Date of stay 03/17/13
Review Submitted 03/29/13

This was a great and relaxing vacations!!!! Villa was amazing, very big, clean and loved our own private pool. Serenity Beach was my favorite and all the staff at the entire resort was friendly and always helpful. We are already looking forward to going back again . . . . soon!!!!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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Fun in the Dominican!

Guest Beach Lover
Date of stay 03/02/13
Review Submitted 03/15/13

Just got back from beautiful Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic. We stayed in a 3 bedroom villa at the Lifestyles Vacation Resort. The villa was beautiful with a private pool and three master suites. Rosa came in and made us a delicious breakfast every morning which we enjoyed on the patio with three little kittens waiting for us to drop something for them. Not much was dropped! The resort was fantastic - it was huge so it was a good thing we had the golf cart to get around in. We took a couple of tours (one was the cable car to the top of the mountain overlooking Puerto Plata and the other was the 7 waterfalls tour). The cable car was fun and a great way to sort of figure out where we were at on the island. The waterfall tour was hysterical! My sister and I are not petite women but we had a great time climbing up the falls and then jumping off or sliding down them. Just a couple of scabbed up knees! I wouldn't recommend this tour for people that have trouble walking or climbing but we had a great time. I would definitely go back to Puerto Plata in a minute and would again work with Reed & Lisa to plan the trip. It went off without a hitch and they were able to answer all of my questions before we left the U.S. Looking forward to the next time!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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7 day vacation at Life Style in Puerto Plata

Guest Chris
Date of stay 02/15/13
Review Submitted 03/11/13

2nd year in a row made better by the owners we booked through who made sure Life Style performed the agree upon contractual obligations. We are already planning our 3rd trip next year by going through the same owners.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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vacation 2/11-2/17

Guest day tripper
Date of stay 02/11/13
Review Submitted 02/19/13

hi Reed and Lisa, I just wanted to send a email to say Thank you for all you both did to make our vacation a success with last minute changes due to the snow storm we had in Boston. It was very well appreciated that you got the villa extended with our flight changes. We had great weather, lots of fun and we loved the villa we stayed at #58. We enjoyed hanging out at the pool at night. Everyday we went to Serenity beach, this is the beach you can get into with a gold bracelet. thanks again for all you did to make this vacation a success.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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winter get away

Guest Chuck
Date of stay 02/03/13
Review Submitted 03/01/13

Our seven day stay was just what the doctor ordered. The food was great, the beverages were wonderful, the beaches were blissful. The accommodations could not have been better. The personal service by the staff made you feel like you were family. Prestige Worldwide Vacations and Lisa Bergen made this vacation one of the best vacations we have ever been on. If you get the chance to go you should. you will not be disappointed.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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PJ from CO

Guest PJ
Date of stay 02/03/13
Review Submitted 02/13/13

We have just returned from the vacation of a lifetime! The villa was spectacular, the ammenities were wonderful and the people working at Lifestyles are so friendly and warm. The trip from Colorado is a long one, but the warm reception upon arrival is so nice. The resort is top notch in every way. There was plenty of alcohol at the Villa however they could have stocked more beer for our group! For the price of a trip to Mexico, this is so superior. And the booking process is so easy with Lisa. I am telling everybody I know to look into this for their next vacation. In fact, we plan to book it next year for sure! The only bad thing I can say is we had to leave at the end of the week!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Lifestyles Crown Villas, Puerta Plata, Dominican Republic

Guest Jodi
Date of stay 01/17/13
Review Submitted 02/13/13

I was nervous at first about planning a vacation online. Talking to Reed the first time put me at ease and made me more excited to go on vacation. He was honest and answered all of my questions. The resort is beautiful and the staff are simply amazing. The beaches were spectacular and relaxing. The Villa we were placed in was older, but full of charm. The Villa was always clean. The grounds of the resort are immaculate. Every day there is staff out working on the grounds. The perks that come from renting from Reed and Lisa were also fantastic. Having the VIP bands allowing us access to Memebers Only areas was fantastic and our own personal golf cart was a huge perk. The golf cart was a great way to get around the resort as it is very large. We had a small problem with our golf cart that was very quickly taken care of by Reed. We are hoping to go back again. Up to the very last day we were findng new pools, attractions, etc. Planning activities off the resort was simple with a building set up with all the information and prices. We went to Ocean World and horse back riding on the beach. The dolphin encounter at Ocean World was a great memory maker and the sea lion show is so cute. The VIP Welcome Party is NOT to be missed. It was our favorite night at the resort. The Buffet was the biggest we have ever seen. The live entertainment was fun and enjoyed by all of us in our party. The restaurants we ate at were good. Our favorites were the Mexican restaurant and VIP Gourmet. The only complaint was not being able to get seatings at ones we wanted on a few nights. Can't wait to go back.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Excellent Villa Experience!!!

Guest Bufford
Date of stay 01/10/13
Review Submitted 01/31/13

The exclusivity of the villas creates a feeling of solitude that is welcome in a resort environment. Security inside the resort was very much appreciated. The villas were exactly as depicted on the website, when does that ever happen? Personal attention from the staff meant that you didn't have to chase them down to book restaurants, cleaning was done daily, frig stocked daily, pool cleaned daily, etc. The owners are more than accommodating. Once you book your villa they handle everything with the resort and they were always available to answer questions in a reasonable amount of time. If you've been to a regular resort you'll know the only privacy you got was when you hide in your room so now imagine going to your room having a full kitchen, flat screen TV, full living room and dining room plus a more than gracious yard and your own private pool surrounded by gardens and more empty beach chairs than you actually need. This is the villa experience. We would definitely book this villa again and have already recommended this to friends and family!!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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This promise has been absolutely fulfilled

Guest Brigitte
Date of stay 01/02/13
Review Submitted 01/18/13

Villa was great, people where very kind, food and drinks delicious. We enjoyed our holidays very much!!

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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Beautiful vacation

Guest RGD
Date of stay 12/09/12
Review Submitted 12/29/12

For Christmas, my family (me, my husband, our 1.5 year old son, and my parents) shared a 3 bedroom villa. We had a fantastic time. The staff were all super friendly. The food was great. The villa had everything we needed. The VIP beaches were beautifully decorated (very serene). It was a wonderful vacation.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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family vacation

Guest lets go
Date of stay 06/27/12
Review Submitted 07/11/12

IT was simply AWESOME. There was 15 total in our group we unfortunately did not get the 6 bedroom but to our surprise did receive a 4 & 3 bedroom villa so there was plenty of space. Units very clean not updated but comfortable. Beds very comfortable with AC in all bedrooms not common area only ceiling fans. The gold bracelet VIP is the only way to go. The service provided by the VIP staff daily was outstanding. Having breakfast cooked every morning was such a treat. Restaurants required reservations VIP Gourmet & Jazz my favorite all are great. Got to try Azul for lunch(amazing view & calamari) only shareholders can reserve dinner. The VIP beaches are so beautiful Serenity & Harmony and the VIP pool was nice more geared towards younger crowds our teenagers loved it. No fighting for beach beds always was plenty of room at the VIP beaches. Everyone in our group was happy and pleased and wants to go back this time for 2 weeks(our stay was 10 days). Every evening swimming in our private pools was such a treat. Having the golf carts made it so much fun moving around. The shuttle service was very fast also. Bring plenty of singles for tipping the service is so great trust me you want to tip. The people are so eager to do what is needed to make your stay pleasant. Ocean world tickets were included for all of us that was such a fun day of snorkeling and swimming with the dolphins($20 off swimming with the dolphins with free admission tickets) My 7 year old niece said it best "Auntie I feel like we are rich" We will definitely book through Reed & Lisa again. Thanks for an amazing vacation and lasting family memories.

Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Great Family Vacation

Guest Big D
Date of stay 06/27/12
Review Submitted 07/10/12

This resort really rocks! It is unique because you can have the space and comfort of a Villa and still have the resort feel with all the choices of food and activities. The staff was incredibly nice - made all the more attentive with a small tip. Upon our arrival, everything promised by Reed and Lisa was there - Gold Bracelet, Golf Cart, 4 Bedroom Villa, Ocean World Tickets, Cold Drinks in our Frig, etc. The Gold Bracelets are worth it because without them, you can not get into Serenity Beach - favorite place to hang out. We had 4 kids - ages 14 to 18. We felt comfortable giving them freedom to do their own thing on the resort. The timeshare thing was not a hassle for us as we had read in other reviews. Sure, they took a run at us - their was a Salesman that showed up at our Villa, let himself in and offered to "show us around". But after 10 minutes of awkward exchange, the guy figured out he was wasting his time with us and left us alone the rest of the week. There were minor hiccups - Toilets were frequently not operational because the plumbing is jacked up in the DR. The plumber told us that we are not supposed to throw toilet paper in the toilet in the DR because the pipes are too small. We were to throw it in the trash can in the bathroom - yuk!. Well we opted to just keep throwing the TP in the toilet as usual and just call the plumber everyday to fix it. He showed up at least 6 times smiling every time as he told us again to throw the TP in the waste basket instead of the toilet. It was no big deal. We didn't always get our choice of where we wanted to eat. We were told often that it was not available. By far our favorite was Blue Lagoon followed by VIP Gourmet. Our least favorite wast the Italian food and Sushi (The sushi looks nothing like the appetizing pictures on various web sites). The Pizza ovens were not working the night we went for Italian food which probably detracted from our experience.We also ate at Indochine - it was OK; and Casa Blanca Buffet - also OK. We ate lunch almost everyday on the beach at Serenity - Good burgers, Crepes, etc. The Sports Bar also had killer chicken wings. Even though the Gold Bracelets do not get you into Azul for dinner, they will get you in for lunch. I found the quality of food there superb.There was a villa coordinator assigned to us. We found him to be pretty worthless. There was not one thing we asked for that he delivered on. I think his job was to say "No". Even with all that, I would go back any time

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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Villa177831

Guest Joel
Date of stay 06/11/12
Review Submitted 06/25/12

This was our first all-inclusive trip, it was so great. The staff was awesome, answering our questions, fulfilling our requests, etc. The owners went above and beyond in helping us plan our time at the resort. We will most likely return in the future. From PA

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

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Our vacation

Guest Theresa and John
Date of stay 06/08/12
Review Submitted 06/24/12

We cannot begin to tell you how wonderful this vacation was for our family. It exceeded our expectations. Every morning, we awoke to a wonderful breakfast. The kids loved the golf cart. The restaurants were wonderful. The photos were spot on. We had a pool boy come every morning! The pools and beaches were so much fun - cannot wait to come back!! I would definitely recommend this property!!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

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Amazing facilities

Guest Pitbull
Date of stay 06/01/12
Review Submitted 06/13/12

The villas were much better than I had expected. We had our own private pool and were 50 yards from the beach. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was made for us in our villa each morning and our fridge was stocked daily. We made a bit of a mess at times and we heard nothing about it, it was cleaned without hesitance. The beer and drinks were very good, but the food was just okay. I recommend finding the Italian restaurant early - you can go and order up as many pizzas as you want.. and they're good. If you're looking for a gorgeous beach, this might not be your spot, but it's good enough and the cabanas and bars on the beach are awesome. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone. Lot of fun, great place.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

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1st timers....Can't wait to go back!!!!!

Guest Debbie
Date of stay 05/04/12
Review Submitted 05/14/12

This was our first trip to Lifestyles. We have been to several all inclusive resorts in Punta Cana and Mexico and so far this is my favorite. First thing, Reed and Lisa are wonderful to work with! I was very leary to rent from individuals as opposed to an established resort. After many emails and calls to Reed prior to booking I was pretty sure that this guy was ok. He responded quickly and honestly to all my concerns. Upon arrival we were picked up at the airport by a guy holding a sign with our name on it. We were driven to the resort in an older van that did not have air. We opened the windows and that was ok. The driver did not speak English but got us to the resort with no problem. At reservation we were offered a drink (Bacelo Rum and Coke mmmm). We received our gold bracelets and paid the agreed upon amount for the AI . To us the gold bracelet was key. Guests with other colors did not receive the VIP perks we did. We asked about hard liquor in the Villa and were told that we could not get it until the next day. We got to-go drinks at the bar and headed for our Villa. There was beer and soft drinks in the fridge. We did receive the hard stuff the next day and every day after. We stayed in a 3 BR 3.5 bath Villa. From driving around in the golf cart that we were promised and received immedatly upon arrival, I thought that the Villa we had was probably one of the smaller, older Villas. My husband and I loved it. The other two couples thought it was a bit dated. It was plenty big enough for the 3 couples. The air worked great in the bedrooms. No air in the common areas but that was ok as we had the doors to the pool open and there were ceiling fans that kept the air moving. We loved our secluded back yard, pool and veranda. We spent the first few days hanging at Harmony beach. LOVED IT! We got a huge cabana with cusioned chairs, sofa and bed overlooking the ocean. It had a great bar, nice lunch area and good service. On day 3 Harmony Beach was closed for renovations and we were forced to go to Serenity Beach. It was even more beautiful, had even better service and food. Both of these VIP beaches were fabulous! Weather was great, awsome storm one night that we watched from our covered veranda. Many nice restaurants, food was plentiful and varied much from great to so so. Make reservations early as not all restaurants are open every night. Can't wait until it is time to call Reed for our next trip!

Recommended for: Girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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Wonderful Week in Paradise

Guest Mary D.
Date of stay 04/14/12
Review Submitted 05/01/12

Four adults and four children spent one week in a five bedroom villa booked with Reed and Lisa. The accommodations and service were great! Our favorite part of the week was by far the two V.I.P beach areas which require gold wrist bands to enter (which you get booking through Reed and Lisa.) The service and amenities at Harmony Beach and Serenity Beach were great! The kids (ages 13, 12, 11 and 4) all enjoyed the day spent at Ocean World and a lot of the activities offered throughout the resort. Not to mention the convenience of having our own pool! We would definitely recommend and plan on returning in the future. We have rented many villas in the Caribbean but this experience was unique as it allowed us the opportunity to stay in a private villa with a pool but still have all the amenities of an all inclusive resort. We would return and will definitely book with Reed and Lisa; they are professional, prompt and extremely efficient!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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Tracy, Dunkirk, MD

Guest Tracy
Date of stay 03/30/12
Review Submitted 04/11/12

Everything was as advertised. The resort was beautiful. The wait staff were very courteous and helpful. We enjoyed breakfast cooked in the villa daily. The VIP treatment was excellent and we were able to enjoy amenities others without this status did not receive. Would recommend & return!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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Chris from Toronto

Guest Chris F.
Date of stay 02/04/12
Review Submitted 02/22/12

Amazing time, fabulous food, courteous staff, perfect beaches!! We travelled with 5 people total. There is lots of space in the villa so you never feel cramped like a hotel. The private pool is great for hanging out if you want to get away from the crowds. That being said, the VIP beaches are never packed and you can always find a bed/beanbag chair any time of that day. You don't need to get there at 8am to secure a good spot. The food was great. We ate at a different a la carte restaurant every night and each place was terrific. Definitely recommend this location to all travelers.

Recommended for: Families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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Exceptional Place to Vacation

Guest Patricia E.
Date of stay 01/29/12
Review Submitted 02/13/12

I can not say enough about how great a trip we had. The villa that we rented from Reed and Lisa was exactly what we had expected and then some. From the arrival at the AP to the trip back. The villa (3 bedroom/3 1/2 bath) with private pool was exceptionally clean and well maintained, including the pool. We received excellent customer service from our early discussions with Reed and Lisa to the service at the resort. Everyone at the resort was extremely pleasant and could not do enough for us - always smiling and offering assistance or guidance. Our Villa was well stocked and we were visited each day by someone from VIP services to ensure that we had everything we needed from juice and water to our favorite alcoholic beverages. Morning breakfast was excellent and our Maid Mariska was fabulous and very pleasant. Pool was cleaned each day by a "pool boy". Dinner reservations were all taken care of on day one by VIP services and meals were very good and service was good as well and exceptional in the Dominican Restaurant. We enjoyed having a golf cart and used it frequently - little small for six people but we certainly managed to fit without too much trouble! The beaches - Serenity and Harmony and VIP World were delightful and there was always a lounge available for relaxing. Wifi worked well at the sports bar, VIP World and the beaches. Service at the beaches and bars was great - always someone there to offer to get you a drink. I would recommend, and have already, this as a vacation spot to friends and family. I am ready to book next years trip and will do so again with Prestige Worldwide Vacations (Reed and Lisa). Thanks Reed and Lisa for introducing us to the lifestyle vacation resort that you "Only Tell to Your Best Friends!" Patti Elich

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Amazing vacation!

Guest Joanne B.
Date of stay 01/29/12
Review Submitted 02/10/12

This Villa and the resort makes for an amazing vacation. The villas are beautiful, the beaches and pools are immaculate and something off of a postcard! Restaurants, bars, entertainment definitely 5 star. And ontop of this a Private Villa with a beautiful pool, a cook for your morning breakfast and a golf cart to take you wherever you want.....this is truly an amazing vacation!, Reed & Lisa will make sure everything is in place for you to have an unforgettable vacation! CANNOT WAIT TO GO BACK!

Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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January 2012 Villa review

Guest SR
Date of stay 01/11/12
Review Submitted 02/09/12

The villa was probably one of the older ones, but very clean. Staff was excellent. Food was wonderful except for one local fare which was new to facility and probably needed some staffing. The beaches and pools were wonderful. Excellent and safe place for children, as we had 5 on trip from ages 10 to 3.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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Fantastic Trip!!!

Guest Phil
Date of stay 10/28/11
Review Submitted 11/15/11

This resort is fantastic. The service was impecable without exception. The villa was beautiful. Reed and Lisa are great to deal with. Everything they told me was exactly how it was. They followed thru on every detail of our trip. I would highly recomend them to anyone.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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Awesome Villa. Great Service

Guest J
Date of stay 10/15/11
Review Submitted 10/27/11

Was with two friends from work The Villa was exceptional We all had a great time Also Breakfast in the morning prepared at the Villa speaks for itself, haha Would highly recommend.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Dream Vacation

Guest Coleen
Date of stay 10/13/11
Review Submitted 11/03/11

I have never had a better vacation. The villa was amazing and the staff was excellent. I would definitely do this again.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Amazing honeymoon and best vacation EVER!

Guest Heidi
Date of stay 08/10/11
Review Submitted 09/25/11

First of all, I looked at this place and thought, there's noooo way it's as good as they say it is for this price. Reed was wonderful to talk to and calmed all of our worries and boy were we wrong...this place was everything and more! You may read some things on travel sites and reviews from other renters, but if you go through Reed and Lisa you will NOT be disappointed...the staff treats you like gold, the food is awesome, the drinks are free - flowing, the accomodations are wonderful, and they truly want you to have an amazing time. We spend most of our time on Serenity Beach which is closed off to members only (which is the status you are given if you book with Reed and Lisa) and it was totally amazing. There were maybe 10 other people on that beach and they had so many hammocks and beds to lay on looking out over the ocean it is beautiful. We made some great friends down there and had a ton of fun! It was our honeymoon and my birthday, so on the night of my bday we went out to dinner at one of the VIP restaurants. They came out with an entire cake and sang to me...my husband had no idea it was happening either; earlier that morning someone came around to ask us about our vacation and how it was going, and we just mentioned that I was celebrating my birthday. Come to find out he took care of letting the restaurant know so they had something for me (with icing saying Happy Birthday on it). The welcome party was a blast with all the entertainment and dancing. It is a must, for us anyways, that we stayed in the villas because having our own pool was awesome. The other pools on the premesis close at 7, and majority of the time we wanted a dip after we came back from dinner. We tried the Waterfalls excursion (1/2 day) and it is well worth it if you like adventure. We also did Ocean World and swam with the dolphins and sea lions. If you are looking for a relaxing and fun, laid back vacation...this is it. Go through Reed and Lisa...they hook you up and are the best renters to rent it from. Had a blast, and we definitely want to go back maybe in a couple of years with our friends.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Best Vacation Ever

Guest Jay
Date of stay 07/29/11
Review Submitted 08/11/11

I had a grrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaatttttttttttttt time, will be back soon

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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Beautiful Resort Excellent service

Guest B
Date of stay 07/13/11
Review Submitted 07/25/11

I went to this amazing resort 2 weeks ago. It was absolutely breath taking it was everything I imagined it to be. The service, staff and locals were really nice and accommodating. I'd definitely go back again. Ocean World was also a nice added touch. We got to swim with the dolphins and they also offer snorkeling and a host of other water sports. They also offer a host of water sports at the resort. We did the Big Mable and Parasailing. Others in our party did the banana boat, snorkeling and kayaking. Thursday night show at Ocean World was really nice! The food was good some of the restaurants that I would recommend would be Bellini Chicken Parm and Veggie Pizza was awesome, The hookah lounge called The Spot Was very nice and chic! Jazz the gourmet restaurant served really good filet mignon and Lamb chops! Also serenity beach was relaxing and beautiful. Harmony beach as well they have swinging beds! Overall our villa was spacious, clean and met all of our expectations. We all loved the private pool. It's definitely a resort that is kid friendly and could easily be a family trip.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Amazing Experience!!

Guest Janice
Date of stay 06/12/11
Review Submitted 06/22/11

Just got back from my very first trip to the Dominican Republic and although I have stayed at many all-inclusive resorts in the past, Lifestyle Vacation Resorts was by far the best experience ever! We definately enjoyed our 3 bedroom villa with all the amenities. The weather, beaches, food, liquor and staff were incredible. I definately felt pampered there. The shareholder, Reed, made sure all my needs were met and my concerns answered. I would definately recommend staying here and booking the Reed and Lisa because you will definately get VIP treatment. Booking thru other methods will not give you the same experience, as I have read through others experiences through Trip Advisor. Also, please remember this is a 3rd world country where most people live in poverty so staying at the Lifestyles Resorts is like staying at Four Seasons in the United States. If you come with that mindset and attitude then you will have a great time. Tip: Eat at Azul, Jazz and Simply Gourmet Restaurants!!

Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Owner response: Thanks for your review! It was nice that you made friends with some owners during your visit and were able to eat at Azul with them, because this is an owner’s only restaurant! We look forward to helping you with your return trip.

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Simply awesome!!

Guest Big O
Date of stay 05/26/11
Review Submitted 08/10/11

Had the time of my life. Everything was great, people were friendly, food and drink were non-stop. I had to say "uncle". Try and get a hook up with cabdriver and go to the waterfalls, you'll treasure it the rest of your life!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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You Gotta Go!

Guest buttrflygyrl
Date of stay 05/26/11
Review Submitted 06/08/11

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lifestyles and would like to go again. We loved having the swimming pool in the backyard, breakfast cooked daily, the many meal and drink choices, being on the beach and the alcohol delivered to our villas. We really enjoyed our waterfall tour, swimming with the dolphins at Ocean World and the availability of activities. We had a group of 21 and even the complainers couldn't come up with any major issues. Reed and Lisa were great to work with and I highly recommend them without hesitation. They were very attentive, addressed any concerns I had, quick to respond and the pricing was quite reasonable. The pictures were an accurate reflection of the villas and the resort. It was so nice having the gold bracelets as it does make a difference and gives you access to more exclusive areas on the resort. Many thanks to Reed and Lisa for a wonderful vacation!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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You Gotta Go!

Guest buttrflygyrl
Date of stay 05/26/11
Review Submitted 06/08/11

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lifestyles and would like to go again. We loved having the swimming pool in the backyard, breakfast cooked daily, the many meal and drink choices, being on the beach and the alcohol delivered to our villas. We thoroughly enjoyed our waterfall tour, swimming with the dolphins at Ocean World and the availability of activities. We had a party of 21 people and even the complainers couldn't find any major problems. Lisa and Reed were great to work with and I would highly recommend them without hesitation. They were very attentive, addressed any concerns or questions I had and the pricing was quite reasonable. They were always easy to contact and prompt in their responses. The pictures were an accurate reflection of the villas and the resort. Their membership gives you access to some of the more exclusive parts of the resort and it was nice having the gold bracelets as it does make a difference. Given the opportunity, I would definitely go back to Lifestyles through Lisa and Reed.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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A WONDERFUL TRIP!

Guest Hannah
Date of stay 05/14/11
Review Submitted 05/25/11

What can I say?!1 Reed and Lisa were great to work with in planning a vacation, which was a my trip to the Dominican. There were a total of 6 in all, w/ 2 flying on mid-week and Reed, along with Lisa couldn't have been more accomodating!! There were numerous changes in within my party and they were patient and gracious with all of that! The house was gorgeous, as was the resort as a whole. The people working on the resort were also wonderful! From the concierge, to transportation, restaurant staff and in particular our maid, enhanced our vacation. I would recommend Reed & Lisa to anyone, who's thinking about traveling to the Domincan and in particular, Puerto Plata. I'm sure Ieft some people out, but, not pursposefully. Again, thankyou Reed & Lisa!!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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A Wonderful Vacation

Guest Sharon
Date of stay 03/26/11
Review Submitted 04/07/11

My Husband and I brought our three children to the Dominican Republic for vacation during the last week of March. After carefully researching the different options, we decided to rent from Reed and Lisa. We are so glad that we did! After a few hiccups (being placed in a three bedroom when we reserved a four bedroom) everything fell into place. Our four bedroom villa was beautiful, the service was fantastic, and the location could not be better. We loved the exclusive beaches and pools, the restaurants were first rate, and everyone had a smile for us. Of the excursion we took, the highlights were ziplining and snorkeling at Paradise Island. We highly recommend this resort, and we really believe that renting from an owner is the way to go. It was great to be able to reach out to Reed and Lisa to have our issues resolved, their prices were much better than many of the other options we saw, and Reed and Lisa are lovely and responsive people. I would highly recommend them!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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This vacation met and exceeded our expectations

Guest Kim
Date of stay 03/12/11
Review Submitted 03/31/11

Our family is just back from our vacation and would recommend this vacation to others. There was 9 of us and we stayed in a 5 bedroom villa. The villa was perfect! It was exactly what we saw in the pictures. We took full advantage of all of the different pools and beaches liking each one for different reasons. The people at the resort were the friendliest we have ever encountered on a caribbean island (and we've been to many!). We don't have a single complaint and will visit again. I also have to say that working with Reed and Lisa on our vacation plans made this one of the easiest trips I've ever planned. Everything was exactly has they had described - no surprises! I highly recommend planning your vacation with Reed and Lisa!

Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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Girls Getaway

Guest Life is Good
Date of stay 02/04/11
Review Submitted 02/26/11

A group of women friends (and family) took the trip of a lifetime to the Dominican Republic--none of us had been there before. We absolutely loved the villa and the resort itself. It was a beautiful place to get away and relax, enjoy the sound of the ocean and meet people from all over the world. The pools were beautiful, but we spent much of our time around our own private pool. The Lifestyles staff were very friendly and courteous--we felt like royalty. Our villa was very close to the ocean, so we had easy access to the beach bar--with great food! I would advise anyone else going as a large group, to insure that the all-inclusive liquor delivery include more than 8 beers for 7 beer drinkers. Thanks to Madeline, our refrigerator was restocked more regularly. We had a great time and sure hope to go back again sometime.

Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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A Little Bit of Paradise

Guest Happily Pampered
Date of stay 01/08/11
Review Submitted 01/21/11

This price may sound too good to be true, but it is totally legit. The villas are part of a larger all-inclusive resort (you pay that fee for the all-inclusive services on arrival), so there are many beaches, pools, restaurants, and bars to choose from. We never left the resort complex, because our intent was to relax to the max, but there are all sorts of excursions available from the resort excursions office through local vendors. The resort staff was gracious, friendly, and helpful. You will find many listing for properties on this resort, but I would recommend you rent from Reed and Lisa. They were great to deal with, took care of everything, answered all our questions, and were quickly available by email or phone. Everything was exactly as they had described - no surprises. And a big plus is that their level of membership in the ownership of the resort will open doors for you - or more specifically, allow you to use beaches, bars and restaurants that other guests don't have access to. Having the golf cart was a real convenience, although it was also fun to walk around the various neighborhoods of the complex. The grounds are beautifully planted, clean and well maintained. The food was delicious - I'd recommend you be a bit adventurous and, for example, order the Grouper Vera Cruz or the BBQ Pork Ribs instead of the just the tacos at the Mexican Restaurant. You will need to make a dinner reservation for any restaurant except the buffet, so you know your table will be ready when you arrive. The resort is truly gratuity free - no one who helped made us feel at all like they expected a tip. We did tip our wonderful maid (who also cooked us breakfast every morning), and she was absolutely delighted. If you want a place to hang out, be pampered, and not have a single worry for your whole vacation, this is the spot. It would also be a great place for a family reunion - easy to come together, but so many activities to keep everyone happy. This resort felt much less crowded than a cruise ship. We had so much more private space - including our own pool - and every bedroom in the villa is en suite and with a balcony or large windows. So for the price and the offering, I'd say it is a much better deal than a Caribbean cruise. I am recommending this property to friends and family, and specifically Reed & Lisa as the people to rent from.

Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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PERFECT

Guest creightondental
Date of stay 07/26/10
Review Submitted 08/16/10

Just returned from the resort and could not be happier with the accommodations. Went with a large group and stayed in a 4 bedroom villa. Before going, we all thought that the place seemed too good to be true, but when we were greeted at the check-in with cocktails and cigars, we knew we were in the right place. The villa was beautiful, having our own pool was great, and the food and drinks were excellent. It was also so nice to have the VIP bracelets and golf cart. In addition, Reed and Lisa are so great and easy to work with. Have already given their information to several people and are planning to return soon!!!

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

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Guest Daniel37
Date of stay 02/22/10
Review Submitted 02/22/10

Reed and Lisa: This was a great experience. The reservation process was easy and you were very amenable to our changes. The resort is beautiful, the staff was helpfull. We were upgraded to a 4 bedroom villa upon arrival. A little rain, but what do you expect in February on the north coast. Overall we will be back.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 02/21/10
Review Submitted 02/21/10

We just came back from Lifestyles and I had a great time. Reed and Lisa were great at getting things done on such short notice! I appreciate all that they did for us. Rooms were great! This Spa suite area is not good for people who can't go up stairways or have trouble with walking. I am grateful I found Reed and Lisa's web-site. They were very helpful.

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Guest Patty and Mike Freeman
Date of stay 02/06/10
Review Submitted 02/06/10

January 2010: My husband and I have been traveling the last week of January for the past 19 years. This was our 2nd trip to the Lifestyle Holiday Vacation Club. Our first experience was in 2009 as guest members under a gold membership. The property and amenities were beyond comparison of any other accommodations we have ever had! After making a conscious decision not to become members, we decided to put the different level of memberships to the test in 2010. We intentionally searched out a Platinum Supreme Member, which in turn lead us to Reed and Lisa. I knew after the first call from Reed that we would not just be a business transaction.I explained that this would be a return trip and what we were looking for.Both Reed and Lisa took every step to ensure us that our expectations as guest under their membership would be met. All the arrangements were handled from their end from the reservation to transportation to and from the airport, and everthing in between. Reed and Lisa were very accessible, and made sure we had a representative name on site as well as their personal phone numbers. The villa fell short of our expectations based on our experience the year before. Our concerns were voiced though the rep as well as Reed and we were moved to a 2 bedroom Presidential Suite . This suite was breath taking from the furnishings to the spectacular views of the water and the beautiful grounds. The staff were a name badge that states"WE WORK FOR YOU". This is an understatement !!! We will return next year, and we will book through Reed and Lisa again. We had a wonderful time.

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Guest Patty Garrett
Date of stay 02/03/10
Review Submitted 02/03/10

Our family group of 18 just returned from one of the best vacations in the DR. The resort, staff, accommodations, food and amenities far exceeded our expectations. What a pleasant surprise & wonderful vacation! Thank you Reed & Lisa for your attentiveness while we were planning the trip, you were great to work with. We look forward to our next trip to the DR & hope we can get villa 45 or 43 again.

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Guest Robert65
Date of stay 01/26/10
Review Submitted 01/26/10

I would like to start out by saying ive done some pretty extensive traveling, but ive never been as impressed with an "over-all" experience as I was with the trip Reed and Lisa helped me plan. Ive had my fair share of bait-n-switch and other foolishness through the years so im always weary when im booking a new trip, but I have to say Reed and Lisa made my experience just fantastic from hello to goodbye. They helped me plan my trip and select an accomodation type that would best suit my party. Gave me an honest accurant description of the property right down to little personal advice about the area. The Lifestyle property is hands down one of the most beautiful places I have ever stayed. The two bedroom Presidential was absolutely gorgeous. I especialy enjoyed the extra BENEFITS! we recieved by being guest of an Platinum owner. There was a guy with a name plate waiting for us at the airport. We had access to all of the V.I.P. owner areas like the V.I.P. world and V.I.P. beach, ALL the restaurants including the one you have to make reservations at, just to give you a hint into the quality the menus looked like regular menus but when you opened them they had lcd screens inside displaying the menu..WOW! All drinks including top shelf. There was nothing like laying on a super comfortable outdoor bed directly on the beach, fully waited upon. It was just simply excellent. I enjoyed DR and Lifestyle's property so much that I have already booked a second trip. If you where on the fence about rather you can trust Reed and Lisa, and/or the quality of Lifestyles property, I hope I was able to help you make your decession. If you were just browsing through gathering research when you happened upon my comment definatly book mark Prestige Worldwide, take it from someone who doesn't have an horse in the race. Feel free to e-mail me if anyone has any questions or concerns, Reed and Lisa have taken such good care of me and my family that it would be an honor to be able to share that with others. Thank you Reed, Thank you Lisa.

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Guest Lisa Cavalea
Date of stay 01/09/10
Review Submitted 01/09/10

We had a great stay at Lifestyle despite some initial issues. Reed was very helpful in resolving the problems we had. We met some terrific people there, and had a great time. Food was reasonable and drinks were everywhere. Weather was beautiful, even during the so called rainy season

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Guest Terry and Peggy Tingle
Date of stay 10/20/09
Review Submitted 10/20/09

I would like to thank Reed and Lisa for all that they did to make our vacation possible. When I first spoke with Reed on the phone, I knew that I was dealing with someone I could trust. He did not let me down. They delivered on everything that they promised, respondly promptly to my emails, answered all of my questions, and offered some fantastic advice. At the resort we had a fantastic housekeeper that made perfect over-easy eggs and a wonderful omelette. The VIP beach was great, and the service their was excellent. We ended each day with a nightly dip in the private pool. What a relaxing vacation!

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Guest tammy s.
Date of stay 08/05/09
Review Submitted 08/04/09

Reed and Lisa were excellent to deal with - accurate and honest in their information and quick to answer any questions we had. Lifestyles Resort is truly breathtaking. The service was outstanding, the food absolutely delicious, the drinks so yummy, and the villa was extraordinary! Having the golfcart made things even more fun too. Everything about our holiday was wonderful, but some of the extra special adventures we had with our two daughters were searching for magnificent sea glass on the beach each day, watching the sea horses gather around the anchor ropes on our snorkeling trip with the PADI crew (see the little booth down by the Tropical pool area), making our very own banana splits on BBQ nite at the CasaBlanca restaurant, and galloping up the lush hills on horseback (see the 'horseman' by the Tropical pool area). We will DEFINITELY book with Reed and Lisa again!

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Guest marie tramontana
Date of stay 06/26/09
Review Submitted 06/26/09

Our villa (#60) exceeded our expectations. The VIP status is a must, also a golf cart. The resort strives for happy vacationers, and does a great job. If relaxing is your goal, this is the place for you. Everything was as promised on the website, or better. From the original e-mail inquiring about the rental, to the check in, to the departure, everything went perfect. I would recommend this rental to everyone. One thing I want to point out though, the bottles of mama juana the sales reps at the villa gave us were confiscated by customs, because we didn't add any alcohol to them. So if you get any mama juana, make sure to have the bartenders add the alcohol or you cannot take them out of the country.

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Guest John Tramontana
Date of stay 06/22/09
Review Submitted 06/22/09

Reed, Just wanted to let you know we just returned from the DR and the resort was everything you said it would be and more. The landscaping surrounding the villas is exceptional. We had a 4 bedroom villa which was outstanding. The maid who cooked us our breakfast every day was a pleasure. The employees really go out of their way to give you whatever you ask for. They even gave us a bottle of Baileys after my wife told them she liked to have that in her morning coffee. I was pleasantly surprised at the size of the property aroumd each villa which afforded us all the privacy we could ask for. The restaurants were great especially the Gourmet Restaurant. They even gave us an extra helping of filet mignon with our lobsters!You were a pleasure to deal with and it is refreshing to know that you can still get more than you ask for when dealing with someone over the internet. I have already recommended you to all of our friends and coworkers! I appreciate you being a man of your word. Thank you for everything.

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The best couples retreat EVER!

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Great Vacation, can't wait to go back.

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7 day vacation at Life Style in Puerto Plata

7 day vacation at Life Style in Puerto Plata

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winter get away

PJ from CO

PJ from CO

Lifestyles Crown Villas, Puerta Plata, Dominican Republic

Lifestyles Crown Villas, Puerta Plata, Dominican Republic

Excellent Villa Experience!!!

Excellent Villa Experience!!!

This promise has been absolutely fulfilled

This promise has been absolutely fulfilled

Beautiful vacation

Beautiful vacation

family vacation

family vacation

Great Family Vacation

Great Family Vacation

Villa177831

Villa177831

Our vacation

Our vacation

Amazing facilities

Amazing facilities

1st timers....Can't wait to go back!!!!!

1st timers....Can't wait to go back!!!!!

Wonderful Week in Paradise

Wonderful Week in Paradise

Tracy, Dunkirk, MD

Tracy, Dunkirk, MD

Chris from Toronto

Chris from Toronto

Exceptional Place to Vacation

Exceptional Place to Vacation

Amazing vacation!

Amazing vacation!

January 2012 Villa review

January 2012 Villa review

Fantastic Trip!!!

Fantastic Trip!!!

Awesome Villa. Great Service

Awesome Villa. Great Service

Dream Vacation

Dream Vacation

Amazing honeymoon and best vacation EVER!

Amazing honeymoon and best vacation EVER!

Best Vacation Ever

Best Vacation Ever

Beautiful Resort Excellent service

Beautiful Resort Excellent service

Amazing Experience!!

Amazing Experience!!

Simply awesome!!

Simply awesome!!

You Gotta Go!

You Gotta Go!

You Gotta Go!

You Gotta Go!

A WONDERFUL TRIP!

A WONDERFUL TRIP!

A Wonderful Vacation

A Wonderful Vacation

This vacation met and exceeded our expectations

This vacation met and exceeded our expectations

Girls Getaway

Girls Getaway

A Little Bit of Paradise