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I think the Dominica Republic would fit your bill nicely. We're returning for our second visit in August. We stayed AI at one of their Riu complexes in the North and I think it would tick most of your boxes. The only thing that you probably won't find is a nearby town if you want a 'change' from the hotel. Saying that the complex is made up of 3 hotels and you can use the facilities of all 3. We found this great as we didn't feel 'tied' and therefore didn't feel the need to venture outside the complex apart from doing a couple of superb trips.

There are resorts closer to the towns than this but sorry I can't advise on those. Can't wait for our hol in August :sun2
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If you choose a hotel in Playa Dorada you will only be 20-30 mins from Airport. The resort is purpose built with a lot of hotels, 12 maybe? Around that you have a casino, nightclub, shops, bars and resturants. These are on top to the facilities you will have in your hotel which apart from maybe a couple are all on the beach. From here you can also go on plenty of trips, Jungle Tours, Catamaran, in to Puerta Plata or take a cable car trip up a mountain are a few. It is also a cheaper option than say Cancun.
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Playa Dorada sounds perfect.

The only thing I'm worried about is going AI. I've always gone SC or B&B and my favourite part of been on holiday is getting ready to go out on a night and trying different places.

We definetley need shops, restaurants etc for a change of scenary. We spent hours and hours walking about in Tenerife. My boyfriend gets bored very easily just sunbathing.
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That can be a down side of AI. The beach at PD can help this as it does go on for a good bit where you will find more activities at one end i.e jet ski's and at the other end there are some shacks that sell gifts to take home. It is very nice for a stroll at the end of the day.
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