I joined friends and family for a long weekend in Punta Cana at Villa Las Arenas to celebrate two birthdays with an age group that spanned 30s-70s and had an experience that rivals or tops trips I've taken around the world. The villa and adjoining houses are a marvel in themselves with numerous common spaces, beautiful bedrooms with luxury appointments, and plenty of room for a large group to spend time together or in smaller groups. The staff was so accommodating from airport pickups, drinks on arrival (and non-stop throughout the day and night), three meals a day and snacks in between -- all tasty with a great local flair. Three golf carts at the property enabled exploring across the resort, golf course, beaches, restaurants, bars, activities and more and the staff helped arranged everything from spa appointments, to reservations and more. Everything was as a paradise vacation should be -- easy, taken care of, well thought out, and flawlessly executed. Highly recommend a visit but I warn you -- you'll never want to leave.