I wouldn't worry about what you saw printed...The Barcelo Dominican Beach is NO MORE. It's now SunScape, which is an American operation and they don't give a sh*t. The beach is now littered with topless bathers and gomers in Speedos! Enjoy!
Ditto. Noticing a lot more topless female sunbathers on Playa Dorada and Cabarete beaches. Mostly European and Québécois. The local police keep ,"abreast", of the situation by turning a blind eye.