I visitied the Allegro May13-20 for my honeymoon, that included 8 other friends (all mid 20's). We all thouroughly enjoyed the resort. I had an upstairs room and contrary to everyones reviews about not wanting an upstairs room - we loved it. The grass ceiling was so high and made the room feel open and airy, it rained and we got a little dripped on...and we didn't have any bugs - but friends of ours had some geckos on the wall up high - but they don't hurt anyone. Don't leave a single drop of food in your room though - the ants find it quick - but we removed the food and they were all gone in about 20 minutes and we didn't see another one for the rest of the week. The porch and hammock were to die for every night at sun down! there are also Iguanas all over the resort that will eat anything. but save some food for the poor skinny cats too! One cat would find refuge on the porch where it is safe from predators. As a group we were the party animals of the resort. We were the ones pounding the loud music by the pool and encouraging other guests to join us. We quickly had many couples join the group to join us on our adventures and party nights. (the resort didn't really like that we were fun and loud - but got a kick out of us - we were also very polite and played with all the kids - which parents liked) One day we rented scooters for 24 hours (the rental guys will make deals with you!) and we did the trip around the island. It was amazing. I highly recommend stopping at the Bob Marley bar and Coconuts bar for cheap Corona's and amazing views and picture taking opportunities. We stopped for the ruins on the road to San Miguel - I can't remember the name of them, but they were very small and infested with Iguanas - not worth the trip down the long road that's for sure. We absoulutely loved San Miguel. It is safe, at any time of the day or night and the people will help you if you get lost. Contrary to some reviews - you can bargain with the taxi drivers. We paid only $10 each way into town, which made it easy to go every day. If you want deals, go when the cruise ships are leaving. The prices litterally drop in half or more! If you want to party - head to Senor Frogs or Carlos and Charlies. Mid week to party - you would have to go in the afternoon when the cruise ships are in - but Friday nights at Senor Frogs is amazing. Be sure to hit up the events staff at the hotel for open bar or 2 for 1 drink bracelets! If Renee is there - he'll come to the bar with you! When making deals with the shops don't pay more than a 1/3 their price. As for food - the Allegro buffets had good intentions - but the food is very tiresome after a night or two. Not much taste to it. The lunch buffet at the pool is awesome though and the mexican ala carte was great too. We went into town 3 times for dinner though. I definitely reccommend the "Casa Mission" restaurant in town. it was the most amazing local mexican restaurant ever! Chicken Fajitas and strawberry daquiris blow the resort food out of the water! And they sing to you at your table. Another day we did a catamaran snorkel trip. It was fun (not really my thing though) but we ended up having a great time on the way back when they cracked open the Coronas and a bottle of tequila! The fish were cool too though - the staff on these boats are amazing - and don't forget to tip them since thats how they make their money and they really deserve it. Oh and about tipping - we didn't find it extra helpful on the resort. There was 10 of us and I tipped my maid $10 on the first day and got nothing extra - not even one single towel/flower design on my bed once! My other friends tipped $1 and got a flower design every single day and extra water and towels. So it totally just depends on your house keeper. The rest of the staff gave you good service regardless of tips at the restaurants or bars. They are all great to you no matter what, but i'm sure they appreciate what they get. Take some bread to the dock at the beach and you will see some great fish - I didn't like the swimming at the beach since half of us got stung by invisible baby jellyfish and the sand is mostly crushed up shells. But the pools were beautiful and close to the beach - and the lounge chairs are plentiful. Drinks are hard to find that taste great. I reccommend the "green" drink that we didn't know the name of, and the rum punch is great too. A little known secret during the day - is to go to the sandwich buffet for the real fruit smoothies! They keep those hidden and not everyone knew they were there! I didn't watch any of the shows...we were out most nights, but the Fast Eddie's sports bar plays good music if you can get to know enough people at the resort to go and party with. Other than that the island of Cozumel is wonderful. The Allegro was definitely better than a 3 1/2 - 4 star. I have been to a 4 1/2 star in Dominican and this was better. Everything is newly renovated after hurricane Wilma, and the only thing on the resort that shows the signs of the hurricane are the palm trees. Outside the resort it is more visible. Buildings destroyed, and no greenery - just piles of dry broken wood. But the town is renovated as well, and the people are so happy to have you there spending your tourism dollars. All in all, i would reccommend the Allegro highly. For a great family vacation or a trip with a loved one or friends - this is a great island with so much to see and do.