You will enjoy the Dominican hospitality much more than anything found in Ixtapa, been there, done that, never again once you visit the DR. DR has many fine places to visit, on either the north coast or the south coast. To name just a few, Luperon, Puerto Plata, Sosua, Punta Cana, La Romana, Juan Dolio and Boca Chica all have great things to do and places to see and enjoy the hospitality of the Dominican people. DR is number 1 in my book and I have been to 17 different islands and 5 countries in Central and South America. Only my opinion but you won't regret a trip to the DR.