Was there last March for 2 weeks. Stayed at the Ocean Blue Golf & Beach Resort. The resort was fantastic. Very new, very clean, very well maintained. Most of the staff was exceptional as well. (especially the bartenders at the swim up bar. Most of them proudly displayed any little Canadian trinkets people gave them. pins, lanyards, etc.)
The weather was awesome when we went. Super Hot everyday with a ocean breeze. Some days were a little breezy down by the ocean but by the pool it was fairly sheltered.
The snorkeling is ok there. You pretty much had to book a tour to go snorkeling though as there wasn't anywhere to go just off shore. The places that might have been ok and not to far outside of the swimming areas had small boats ripping back and forth across them all day long. The last thing I wanted to have happen on vacation was just coming up from underneath the water and having to dodge all the boats.
We didn't go out to much and see things as we were loving just hanging out by the pool and beach in the sun. Pure relaxation I tell you. I have heard tell that Saona Island is very beautiful. Next time we will check that out for sure. It is a full day trip. (If I remember correctly you leave the resort at 7:00am and get back around 5:00pm.)
Any other questions or if you just want to see some pics.. give me a ring.
