No, never done the DR, I'm just a travel anorak and keep an eye on these things !!

Often think about it, as the hotels and beaches look fab, but I'm ultimately put off by regular tales of food poisoning (the Riu's have also had their fair share of problems) and the need for malaria protection.

It's all very well building these fantastic resorts, but ultimately they're all dependent on a very fragile infrastructure, in particular the island's poor quality water supply.