Fodor's Expert Review Mayagüez Resort & Casino

The center of the city's social life, on weekends, this old-fashioned hotel is packed with elegantly dressed men and women—some trying their luck in the casino, some dancing the tango in the lounge, and some sipping cocktails on the long, sweeping terrace. Guest rooms look out onto 20 acres of lush gardens and an aqua park complete with slides, waterfalls, and rivers. El Castillo specializes in seafood. The public beach in Añasco is 20 minutes away.