Strange, but it happens. You go to a buffet in the same resort complex as your friend--and the buffets are night and day. Check out the difference between Exhibit A and B. My fellow zzdtravel reporter came back looking like she got spoonfed by Ewan Macgregor on a cotton candy cloud; I emptied out what looked like a porta-potty. What is that, baby's feeding time?

Hotels in this story

Price Dates

Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort & Spa

Grand Palladium Bavaro Suites Resort & Spa

Exhibit A (Arrecife Buffet at Grand Palladium Bavaro)

Exhibit B (El Behique Buffet at Grand Palladium Punta Cana)