By Dawn Wilson Photography courtesy LHW P uente Romano Beach Resort, a lovely beach- side resort located in Marbella, Spain is just waiting to be explored. Marbella is on the Mediterranean Sea in Southern Spain. The Puente Romano Beach Resort was designed to resemble an actual Andalusian village. Guests love being far away from home but feeling as though they are a part of an exclusive community. The resort is located along Marbella’s Golden Mile, a 4 mile stretch, known for its exclusive luxury homes and incredible views. This location is ideal for such a luxurious resort as the Puente Romano Beach Resort. While you will probably want to explore the city of Marbella in its entirety, it will be hard to leave the resort with all that it offers. Singles, couples and families will all find Puente Romano Beach Resort, the perfect destination! Puente Romano Beach Resort has 249 suites and 12 rooms. Rooms are designed with guests total comfort in mind. There are a variety of rooms and suites to choose from based on your personal preferences. Hotel rooms have a classic-Mediterranean style with gorgeous marble bath floors. Each room has its own balcony. Suites are spacious, come in different design styles, and have private terraces. Suites offered at Puente Romano Beach Resort are beautified with a neutral color scheme, separate living room and sleeping areas. Some of the resort suites are designed in a contemporary Mediterranean style while others are offered in a more classic-Colonial style. Additional features found in the resorts suites include; sun loungers, jacuzzi bathrooms with sauna and whirlpool. Once you’ve selected your perfect accommodations and have settled in, you’ll want to know what else you can expect to find at the Puente Romano Beach Resort. There are seven distinct dining options, which include; French, Lebanese, Italian, Japanese and Spanish cuisine. Guests of the resort wouldn’t want to leave without experiencing the dishes prepared at the resorts Michelin class restaurant, Dani Garcia. Dishes at Dani Garcia are uniquely creative and made with savoy ingredients that are certain to delight even the most discerning palette. The many dining options provided, afford guests the opportunity to explore a variety of dishes. Many of the restaurants can be found at the resorts Plaza Village. Also located in the center of the Plaza Village is a contemporary lounge area with plenty of lounge seating, perfect for relaxing before or after a meal. In fact, this lovely lounge area is a focal point for many guests to reconnect with others traveling in their group. This area comes alive at night with live music and performances. On the weekends you can enjoy an exciting club atmosphere at Suite, a favorite among locals and visitors. Guests also enjoy shopping at the many specialty shops situated at the Plaza Village. TRAVELER MIAMI SHOOT MAGAZINE 41