"These renovations will complement the resort's existing services and amenities and will provide guests with an upgraded experience at our hotel," said Francisco Castillo, general manager of Paradisus Punta Cana.  "Our goal is for all upgrades to be completed before the 2001 Christmas holidays."

The exotic Paradisus Punta Cana is located on world-famous Bavaro Beach and offers the very best of the Caribbean with white sandy beaches, swaying palm trees and a variety of water sports.  The resort's deluxe ultra-inclusive service allows guests to enjoy all meals and snacks, premium brand beverages, entertainment, sports facilities, services and amenities, complimentary and unlimited.  

Complementing the tropical beauty of the existing environment, the resort has 36 two-story bungalows within steps of the turquoise Caribbean Sea.  All accommodations have an elegant living and sleeping areas in a split level design, furnished terrace, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, large bathroom (including hair dryer and shaving mirror), king-sized or double beds, remote-controlled satellite color television,refrigerator, direct telephone and safety deposit box.  

The resort's entertainment and recreation staff organizes a variety of daily recreational water and land sports including snorkeling, sea bikes, beach volleyball, tennis, beach football, windsurfing, sailing, canoeing, archery, table tennis, badminton, shuffleboard, darts and giant chess.  Guests can learn to dive at the resort's scuba-diving school, keep in shape at the fully-equipped fitness center and spa (weight room, gymnasium, sauna and Jacuzzi), take aerobics and water aerobics classes, go for a horseback ride, take a boat tour, or borrow a bicycle or rent a car or motorcycle. Guests also have access to the nearby 18-hole, par 72 José "Pepe" Gancedo-designed Cocotal Golf & Country Club where greens fees are included for hotel guests. 

Sol Meliá Hotels & Resorts is one of the world's most successful hotel companies with its four brands � Meliá Hotels, Tryp Hotels, Sol Hotels and Paradisus Resorts � with over 350 hotels in more than 30 countries worldwide.  Sol Meliá's 2001 expansion plans include new properties in Brazil, Peru, Puerto Rico, Mexico and throughout Asia Pacific and Europe.