Leisure Index: Activities: scuba available fitness center, daytime activities by pool, beach, shopping at "Caribbean Street", game room, children's activities (ages 4- 14), babysitting available (fee), All meals, snacks daily, unlimited domestic drinks (except at disco), free entrance to Pacha Disco, live nightly entertainment/ shows, Casino, swimming pool, jacuzzi, children's pool, three lighted tennis courts, non- motorized watersports: sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling, canoeing Description: This luxury resort, built in classic colonial style, is situated on "Arena Gorda's Beach" surrounded by palm groves. The jewel of the Riu complex, the Palace Macao offers a wide variety of activities. Accommodations: two queen- size beds, bathroom, hair dryer, in- room safe (fee), mini- bar, ceiling fan and balcony. 364 Air- conditioned rooms. Satellite color TV

Leisure Index: Activities: tennis, snorkeling, windsurfing, water bikes, 2 comp. scuba dives per stay, special greens fees and cart rental at the Sol Melia Golf Course, fitness center, sauna, jacuzzi, children's Mini- Club (ages 4- 11), dining privileges at Melia Bavaro All- Suite Resort, Melia Tropical & Melia Caribe, 7 restaurants, unlimited domestic & imported premium brand drinks, 5 bars, Fun Pub with karaoke, entertainment, casino, swim- up bar Description: Set amidst one of the best beaches in the Caribbean, the grounds include a magnificent lake and a nature area. Accommodations: Large junior suites have two double beds or one king- size bed, bathroom, bidet, hair dryer, in- room safe, direct dial phone, mini- bar and terrace or balcony. 434 Air- conditioned rooms.

Leisure Index: Activities: one free golf greens fee per person, per day at 18- hole par 72 golf course (cart is mandatory & extra), fitness center, basketball, volleyball, resort shuttle and full exchange privileges within Barcelo complex included, children's playground, teen disco, mini golf, disco, free form pool, swim- up bar, whirlpool, day & night tennis, snorkeling, kayaks Description: Sitting on the only true Bavaro Beach in Punta Cana is the Deluxe Barcelo Bavaro Palace. Ride the resort shuttle through the Barcelo complex and enjoy full exchange privileges with over a dozen restaurants and a dozen bars. Enjoy the 18- hole par 72 championship golf course, play tennis, dance the night away at the disco, try your luck in the casino or simply lounge around the over- sized lagoon style pool. Accommodations: Spacious rooms have two queen- size beds or one king- size bed, bathroom, hair dryer, in- room safe, mini- bar and terrace. 594 AC rooms. Satellite

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Melia Caribe

Leisure Index: Activities:One free greens fee for guests staying 4- 6 nights/ two free greens fees for stays of 7 nights or more (cart mandatory and extra) kayaking, canoeing, snorkeling, windsurfing, water bicycles, sunfish sailing, scuba lesson, mini- mart, gift shop, logo shop All meals, snacks, theme nights unlimited domestic drinks, exchange privileges with Melia Tropical, 2 swimming pools, daily activities, entertainment, fun Pub with karaoke, dance floor, tennis courts Description: Ideal for couples, singles and honeymooners, Melia Caribe is the newest addition to the Melia family. Opened in '99, this resort features the Cocotal Golf & Country Club. Set next to Melia Tropical, the Caribe offers fine dining, a variety of watersports, golf, tennis and the largest junior suites in Punta Cana. Accommodations: Rooms have two double beds or one king- size bed, hair dryer, ceiling fan, in- room safe and terrace. 522 Air- conditioned rooms.

 

Punta Cana Beach Resort

Leisure Index: Activities: disco, swimming pool, children's pool, tennis, tennis clinics, 6 star PADI dive center, marina, sport fishing nearby, Golf course, Carrousel Mini Club children's activities (ages 2- 12), Non- motorized watersports and waterskiing included. Description: Discover once again the passion of living, at the Punta Cana Beach Resort. Enjoy personalized service, a complete entertainment program, excursions, ecological walks, sports activities, live shows, meringue and international music at the disco or piano bar. Accommodations: Beach villa rooms have two twin- size beds, two double beds or one king- size bed, bathroom, hair dryer and in- room safe (fee). 400 AC rooms. Color cable TV

 

Punta Cana The unspoiled scenery of Punta Cana will leave you breathless. Forty miles of pearl-white sand beaches and luxurious beach resort hotels line the eastern coast of this island. Deep sea fishing is king on these shores. Punta Cana has put a priority on its ecological efforts. Vacationers can hike trails and view some of the native and rare species of animals and vegetation while the island's mineral springs offer a cool and refreshing refuge.