I stayed at Jack Tar Village in late August 2002 and it was amazing! I've stayed at 3 other properties in the Puerto Plata area and this was by far the best. The food is really good for an AI - there's plenty to choose from and even the pickiest eater will not go hungry. The drinks were mixed perfectly everytime. The staff are among the friendliest and most accommodating I've ever come into contact with, from the front desk to the restaurant staff, everyone is top notch. The animination team is probably the most talented group in the area...that was the first time I actually took the time to see the shows every evening. Very entertaining and very professional.
The grounds are beautifully maintained with lots of flowers and other vegetation. There are 2 pools, one for activities and one for quiet time with a swim up bar. The beach is private and very quiet...it's really close to the market on the beach so the vendors aren't allowed to canvas the beach with their goods.
The best part of JTV is that it's adults only so there aren't any bratty kids cannonballing in the pool next to you or running around making excessive noise.
If you have any specific questions, feel free to email me!