Occidental Allegro Playacar - Turquoise seas, white sand beaches and the rustle of thatched villas in a tropical breeze. You'll find them all at Allegro Resort Playacar. This exciting beach front resort is surrounded by lush vegetation and crystal clear waters and is located near the quiet Mexican village of Playa del Carmen, an ideal spot for sightseeing and shopping. Only 40 miles south of the airport in Cancun, this resort features 300 rooms set in charming thatch-roofed villas that combine an exotic Polynesian touch with all the comforts of home. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Playa_del_Carmen/AllegroPlayacar/hotel/156/7/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:42:17 EST Located just south of Playa del Carmen's shopping, dining, and entertainment areas, this activity-filled resort welcomes singles, couples, and families to a white sand beach along the Yucatan Peninsula. Meals and snacks at six eateries, drinks at four bars, plus two pools, equipment for water sports, daily activities program, and a Kids' Club are a few of the amenities included in the room rate. The snow white beaches of Playa del Carmen are among the finest in the Caribbean and are legendary among travelers for their dazzling beauty. They're the perfect setting for sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling and paddle boating. For landlubbers, the lush tropical gardens are a great place to walk or curl up with a book. There's also tennis, volleyball, archery, aerobics, shuffleboard and bicycles to keep you busy. Golf enthusiasts can test their skills on a nearby championship course carved right out of the rain forest by the Von Hagge associates. Children will also have lots to do with the supervised Kid's Club that features a full program of games, lessons and activities. What to expect: Casual and family-oriented, the moderately priced Allegro Playacar provides guests endless opportunities to have fun—and equal opportunities to be alone with the sun and the water. Amenity highlights: Two pools offer sunning and swimming options. Nearest the beach is a large pool and sundeck—surrounded by thatch-roof palapas for shade—that serves as the water-activities center. Farther away from the beach is a figure 8-shaped "relaxation pool," where noise is minimal. The long, white-sand beach is ideal for strolling and people-watching. The Allegro's numerous two-story villas house a total of 286 rooms. Lush gardens surround the villas, and all public spaces such as restaurants and bars, have thatched roofs. Within the resort are a beauty salon which offers massages, and an activities desk which arranges eco-adventure park tours and other excursions. Resort activities run day and night, including shows in the open-air theater. Children have their own pool—shaped like Mickey Mouse—along with playground equipment and special activities. Like all major Riviera Maya hotels, the resort is equipped with a water-purification system. All-Inclusive Features (free of charge): * Accommodations as selected * Welcome cocktail and Manager's weekly cocktail party * All meals and snacks * Wine served with dinner * Unlimited local alcoholic beverages * Unlimited juices and soft drinks * Room service, continental breakfast (7:00am - 9:45am / reservations required) * 2 swimming pools; one for activities and one for relaxation * Four lighted, soft-surface tennis courts * All non-motorized water sports * Daily activities program * Game room * Clinics for all featured sports * Nightly entertainment with local talent and staff shows * Scuba lessons in the pool * Kid's Club supervised activities program (4 - 12 years) * Kid's Club is from 9:00 am - 9:00pm * Towel service for beach and pool * Taxes and gratuities applicable to the package This all-inclusive resort features 286 air-conditioned guestrooms with cool tile floors. Balconies or patios have pool or garden views. With cream-colored walls, white ceilings, light-colored furniture, and Mayan paintings, rooms have Yucatan ambience. Bathrooms include tub/shower combinations and marble vanities. Electronic safes protect valuables. Guest Rooms: - 286 Standard Rooms - One king size bed or two double beds. - 4 Rooms fully equipped for handicapped accessibility Room Features: - Air conditioning with individual climate control - Ceiling fan - Telephones - Coffee Machines - Irons/ironing boards - Shower and full bath - Safety deposit box - Satellite television with remote control - Cribs available upon request - Private bathroom with tub and shower Not included in the Package: - Championship 18-hole golf course - Playacar Club de Golf (Green fees are not included) - Baby-sitting arrangements - Car rental - Gift/logo shop and sundries shop - In room safety deposit box - Tour desk (scuba diving, excursions) - Money exchange - Medical services on call 24 hours - Valet and laundry service, irons available upon request - Meeting facilities for up to 190 people theater style, divides into two sections - Fax service for a nominal fee - Beauty salon with massage parlor (for massage, please reserve 24 hours in advance) - Pets are not allowed on the property Guests of the Allegro Playacar can enjoy days packed with activity because the multilingual resort staff keeps things humming with a wide array of games, contests, and water and land sports including kayaking, sailing, boogie boarding, and volleyball. Four soft-surface tennis courts allow for either day or night play. Guests can also use resort bicycles to tour around the Playacar and Playa del Carmen area (regulations apply). The concierge desk can arrange tours to regional historic and tourist sites such as Tulum and Xel-Há, as well as fishing trips and scuba diving excursions, and golf games at area courses including the 18-hole Playacar Club de Golf (surcharges for all.) Sports and Activities: - Land Sports: Volleyball, Beach Soccer, Table Tennis, Multiple Use Field, Shuffle Board, Giant Chess Board, Bicycles, Darts, Billiards, Playing - Cards and Board Games. Aerobics - Tennis Courts there are four lighted, soft-surface tennis courts available - Water Sports ( Non-Motorized ) - Kayaks, Snorkeling, Sailing, Water Polo, Aqua Aerobics, Boogie Boards and Windsurfing - Nightly Entertainment with local talent and staff shows - Daily Activities Program hosted by recreation staff in a variety of languages Topaz Main Restaurant Coffee Station All Day Continental Breakfast 6:00am - 7:00am Breakfast Buffet 7:00am - 10:30am Continental Breakfast 10:30am - 12:00pm Lunch 12:30pm - 2:30pm Continental Breakfast 6:00pm - 9:30pm The main restaurant features buffet dining and a great selection of international cuisine with different nightly themes. Caruso's Italian Specialty Dinner 6:00pm - 11:00pm Savor exquisite Italian dishes and enjoy fine a la carte dining in Caruso's charming setting. La Troje Mexican Specialty Dinner 6:00pm - 11:00pm Bring a healthy appetite and a sense of fun to this fiesta. Enjoy great a la carte Mexican fare at this restaurant. Type: All Inclusive No. of Rooms: 286 Diving: Dive Resort/Dive Operator Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Playa_del_Carmen/AllegroPlayacar/hotel/156/7/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:42:17 EST