[DubaiSis]

Those are good choices listed above. Secrets is adults only, but it sounds like that will work out fine for you. I LOVED the Secrets in Cabo, actually more than Zoetry which is one of the most luxury properties there. Secrets was definitely luxury without being stuffy.

Riu isn't going to be as deluxe as Secrets, but what you will get with them is absolute consistency. Everything would be just fine there, and maybe more affordable if that's an issue for everyone involved.

One thing to keep in mind about the Dominican Republic is that it is still pretty developing. You may not feel completely comfortable whenever you are outside the property, as opposed to the areas in Mexico (Cancun and Playa for example) you shouldn't have any hesitation walking around town, shopping on your own, etc. And if you want lovely, tropical, lush, you might look at St. Lucia, which is probably on the top of my Caribbean bucket list, along with St. Bart's. But St. Bart's is a challenge both by geography and wallet.

Feel free to contact me with specific questions. It is my job, after all!