This trip involved 2 firsts for us - our first "all inclusive" and our first "clothing optional" resort. The verdict? FANTASTIC! The resort was clean and very well maintained, the staff were terrific and very friendly, even fun, the food was better than average (and there was way too much of it!), and we met lots of interesting people that we hope to continue to stay in touch with. We also spent 4 days in Las Terrenas prior to Caliente and fell in love with the DR. I know this sounds like I work at the DR tourist bureau but other than a bit of a sunburn I really have nothing to complain about! We would go back in a heartbeat. (PS - it is a very romantic location; we especially enjoyed sitting in the lower hot tub right on the ocean with moonlight streaming across the bay)

Caliente Caribe hasn't changed much at all in a year. There's pretty much the same staff, with a few notable exceptions. Because of the greatly increased number of guests, this had a negative impact on service. But as several guests pointed out - we had no place to go and all day to get there. In fact, the staff are great - they really make the place.

Maintenance issues continue to be addressed. All the old complaints about pools, hot tubs, air conditioners, hair dryers, etc. have all been corrected. There were no power or water problems this year at all, unlike in the past. The grounds are extremely well kept. They've even started taking the rocks out of the ocean, albeit by hand!

Our only complaint concerned cigarette smoke. Smoking is permitted everywhere except the guest rooms. And it seemed many more guests smoked this year than last. If there's one thing they could do to most improve the resort, it would be to ban smoking in the bar, restaurant, and pool areas.

We had an enjoyable and relaxing visit to Caliente Caribe February 2008. The other recent reviews give a good description, so here are just a few items that others may not have mentioned.

Security. Some people are a bit fearful of the Dominican Republic, but the security at this resort is excellent. It is self-contained, and we never saw anyone there who didn't belong. The resort provides security; there are safes in the rooms, and the several return visitors with whom we spoke said they knew of no problems of theft or other security difficulites.

How naturist is it? Some earlier reviews noted that people dress for dinner, but this is only partially true. The whole range of dress can be seen, and the management emphasizes that anyone should feel comfortable to be nude anywhere, any time. There are themes for the evening, and many people like to do costumes, but nudity is fine also.

We had excellent weather. The north shore can ve windy, and the beaches are few and poor, but there are many other things to keep you busy, so even though we like to snorkel, we found other things to do. The size of the resort is good, because you can meet people easily and never feel crowded.

People who came when the resort was Eden Bay remarked on the extensive investment that Caliente has put into this property. If you are looking for a naturist but not swingers resort, this is a very good choice.

My wife and I visited Jan 11 -15 and had a wonderful time. The resort is beautifully maintained. The lobby is nicely appointed with chairs and couches surrounding an area with plants. The main dining area is off the lobby, overlooking the upper pool and pool bar. Also in the main area are a night club, store, media room (with public access computer), and fitness room. Wi-fi is also available throughout the grounds.

We stayed in a Seacliff room. Though our room was the smallest of the available room types, it was almost 700 square feet and accommodated us nicely. The room had a sitting area with table and chairs, a king size bed, TV with cable, mini fridge, a/c, and safe. All rooms have an ocean view. We also toured the other rooms on the property. All are beautiful, you just can't go wrong. We did not spend time in our room except to sleep.

The facilities are exceptional. The physical layout of the grounds lends to a feeling of being in two separate resorts. The stairs -- 56 we are told -- from the upper to the lower area are good exercise. The staff can help out with golf cart transportation for those guests who need it. The lower level has a volleyball court, volleyball pool, another pool, hot tub, massage hut, beach bar, beach, shuffleboard and more.

There was a nice variety of food. It was available almost 24 hours a day. All meals were presented via menu choices (no buffet except Friday night dinner), with meat, vegetarian, and fish dishes. We were pleased with the variety and with the presentation. Drinks were top shelf.

Last, but certainly not least, the staff was the best we have ever encountered in our travels. They were attentive to our needs, eager to please, and just generally happy people. From providing entertainment to serving meals, no need went unmet.

We cannot wait to return to Caliente Caribe. It was truly a delight.