Hotels

The Doral Palmas del Mar Resort, which is the reason many visitors came here in the first place, has closed until further notice. However, it's still possible to rent either a studio or villa from the Villas at Palmas del Mar, Carretera no. 3, km 86.4 Candelero, Humacao, PR 00791 (tel. 787/852-6000; fax 787/852-6370). Some 40 studios and villas are available. Renting year-round for $245 to $340 in a double, studios come with one bedroom and a kitchenette, with a full bathroom. Air-conditioning and cable TV are available. Villas rent year-round for $290 to $595, come with anywhere from one to three bedrooms, and each has a full kitchen and dining room. On the grounds are six pools, two golf courses, 20 tennis courts, a fitness center, and dive shop. Fishing, bike or car rentals, babysitting, and horseback riding can be arranged.