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.

We weren't sure what to expect, but the grounds are extremely lush and well kept. Lots of entertainment (dancing, games, Spanish lessons, Latin dance classes, scuba diving, snorkeling on-site), the service was excellent, the food was very, very good... overall we had a relaxing and fun experience.

This is mostly a nudist resort, not a swingers resort, at least when we were there. We could hear the ocean from everywhere on the property, except from the disco. Our unit was a suite about 100 feet from the beach and I loved the constant lulling of the water. The massages were just ok - whether we got a sports massage or an "Amma" (pressure point) massage, they were all basically Swedish- very gentle. We took the ATV 4 wheeler trip into the mountains and saw beautiful farms and lush landscapes.

I highly recommend this resort. Also, the weather was perfect in December- 80s during the day and low 70s at night, with a nice ocean breeze most of the time.

Employees who stood out include: Brian and Angela (entertainment directors), Orlando (really funny and sweet Beach Club bartender), Anna (another bartender), Jose (waiter) and the managers (Sinclair and Vaughn).

Another interesting aspect of the resort was all the internationals. A lot of the guests were from Moscow or other Eastern Bloc countries and from all over Europe and Canada. It made for an interesting mix and wild Spanish accents!

Eden Bay, a sister resort to Caliente Tampa, is one of the best kept secrets of the Dominican!

A seaside resort, built into a cliff, with limited sand beach is there for the taking.

A clothing optional resort, done tastefully, simply and relaxing! The staff is personal, smiling, willing to assist you any way possible.

The food is plentiful, tasty, not too overdone for the sensitive stomach. The pig roast every friday night on the beach is the ultimate.

Accomodations are varied in price and location throughout the resort.....sea cliff apartments with a panoramic view, hillside bungalows offer privacy and view, and the oceanfront villas are all affordable. Upgrades are usually available upon arrival.

Each night is a theme night, activities at the pool and beach bar morning and afternoon, nightly entertainment, and disco for the late night dancers.

Management is on site and readily available with any concerns or comments, or just to have dinner with.

Check it out, we are repeat visitors and will be going back again.