went to Catalonia 2 weeks in dec.98, it is a wonderful resort, brand new, only half of the 700 rooms open. all of the hotel activities or restaurents are fully operational, exept for the casino they are waiting for permit. the food was just great, much better than barcelo bavaro resort( went there 2 years ago). real nice room, try to be in building 1,2,3, or 4 they are the closest to the beach.