On one of the most spectacular beaches in the world and only 20 minutes from the airport, the resort is the perfect setting for a tropical vacation. Waving palms, sugar white sand, and endless Caribbean waters round out the locaton for an ideal tropical getaway. All of the 540 guestrooms feature balconies or patios with views of gardens, pool, countryside, or ocean. Decor includes tile floors and colors of soft yellow, orange and white. Bathrooms feature contemporary basin sinks. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Dominican_Republic/allegro_puntacana/hotel/1825/22/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:05:19 EST What to expect: The Allegro Punta Cana appeals to families and couples seeking a spacious beach for sunbathing and relaxation as well as day-and-night activities and entertainment. A marble-floor lobby with rattan seating and potted plants under a three-story thatched roof featuring a skylight exemplifies the resort's casual, open-air ambience. Renovation to all public areas including the lobby and restaurants was completed in November 2004. Amenity highlights: The resort's beach is 320 meters (350 yards) long and 55 meters (60 yards) deep. A lagoon-style freshwater pool includes a children's section. Snorkeling gear, small sailboats, and windsurfers are included along with guided horseback rides. A mini-casino is just off the lobby and a sports bar provides all the big sports matches on a large-screen television, along with games including ping-pong and billiards. The all-inclusive Allegro Resort offers 540 guestrooms in nine, mustard-brown, three-story buildings without elevators. Rooms feature furnished balconies, TVs providing U.S. cable channels, and coffeemakers. In-room safes carry a surcharge. Decor includes tile floors, soft yellow walls, and soft orange accent walls, bright sun sculptures above the headboards, burnt-orange bedspreads, white curtains, and warm-tone furniture. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, blue tiles, and contemporary basin sinks. Junior Suite Room Amenities: Air conditioning with individual climate control and ceiling fan, shower and full bath, safety deposit box, cable television with remote control, telephones, private balcony, cribs available upon request, coffee maker. Junior Suite Oceanview Identical to Junior Suite rooms, with ocean view. Superior Room Amenities: Air conditioning with individual climate control and ceiling fan, shower and full bath, safety deposit box, cable television with remote control, telephones, private balcony, cribs available upon request, coffee maker, radio, clock, electronic door cards, iron and ironing board. Superior Oceanview Identical to Superior rooms, with ocean view. Room Amenities: Air conditioning with individual climate control and ceiling fan, shower and full bath, safety deposit box, cable television with remote control, telephones, private balcony, cribs available upon request, coffee maker, radio, clock, electronic door cards, iron and ironing board. Enjoy swimming, sailing, snorkeling, windsuring, first-class diving expeditions, as well as a variety of sports including tennis and volleyball. If you want to relax, be sure to consider the completely new spa and its optional services. Children will also enjoy themselves just as much as you do with a host of supervised games at the Kid's Club. Featuring thatched shades and palm trees, the resort's sandy beachfront is 320 meters (350 yards) and provides plenty of space for relaxing and shaded snoozing on lounge chairs. A lagoon-style pool encircling a garden island offers freshwater swimming. Guests can enjoy use of four lighted tennis courts, snorkeling gear, small sailboats, and windsurfers, as well as guided horseback rides (limited to 30 minutes per guest per week). Additional horseback riding, along with motorized water sports such as fishing trips, parasailing, water skiing, and scuba diving certification courses are available for surcharges. The resort also has six dining options, including four menu-style restaurants featuring Italian, Caribbean, seafood and grill specialities. Do not forget to check out the nightly show after dinner, and our unique disco to dance the night away. Topaz Main Restaurant Breakfast 7:00am - 10:30am Continental 10:30am - 11:30am Lunch 12:30pm - 2:30pm Dinner 6:30pm - 9:30pm The main restaurant features buffet dining and offers a wide variety of international cuisine with different nightly themes. Caruso's Italian Specialty Dinner 6:30pm - 9:30pm Savor excellent Italian dishes and enjoy fine a la carte dining in a delightful setting. Papaya Caribbean Specialty Dinner 6:30pm - 9:30pm For a variety of Caribbean delicacies served to perfection, visit this specialty restaurant. La Yola Seafood Specialty Dinner 6:30pm - 9:30pm Sample fresh a la carte seafood fare in this charming open-air restaurant. Type: All Inclusive No. of Rooms: 540 Diving: Dive Resort/Dive Operator Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Dominican_Republic/allegro_puntacana/hotel/1825/22/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:05:19 EST