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uncluttered, with cable TV, massive beds, wood furnishings and a daily dose of compli-
mentary Puerto Rican coffee. A miniresort without the wristband.
El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa
RESORT $$$
( 787-863-1000;
www.elconresort.com
;
1000AveElConquistador;rfrom$280;
)
A 900-unit mega resort that encompasses a steep coastal escarpment a few
clicks northeast of Fajardo, this minitown boasts its own cove, cable car, mock Andalusian
village, and - just in case you were harboring any James Bond allusions - private fantasy
island. If your idea of a good vacation revolves around golf, tennis, spa pampering, water
sports, fine dining and gambling - with lots of company - this could be your bag. Mind the
resort and parking fees.
Playa Seven Seas Camping
PUBLIC CAMPGROUND $
( 787-863-8180; Hwy 987; campsites per tent $10)
One of Puerto Rico's safest
beaches, Playa Seven Seas near Las Croabas fills up fast. Make sure you reserve in advance
if you plan to come during summer or holidays. Showers and bathrooms are available and
there's a restaurant on the beach.
Eating
Reservations are recommended in high season.
La Estación
CARIBBEAN $$
( 787-863-4481; Hwy 987 Km 4; dishes $9-20; dinner Fri-Wed; )
Done up
like an artist's funky loft, this playfully converted gas station has a jeep dashboard bar on
the patio and a candlelit dining room hung with classic bicycles. Just around the corner
from the El Conquistador, this indoor/outdoor eatery serves heaving portions of
mofongo
(mashed plantains), skirt steak and even a few good veggie items, on heavy wooden ped-
estals, with delicious sauces and an eye-fluttering passion fruit vinaigrette salad dressing.
The outdoor barbecue gets fired up when the weather's good, and there's a pool table in the
separate bar area (open until 2am Friday and Saturday, otherwise until midnight) that's fun
for evening entertainment.
