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Travel

If you go to Puerto Rico

What to do

Castillo San Felipe del Morro

www.nps.gov/saju/index.htm

Tour this 16th-century fort overlooking San Juan Bay and operated by the National Park Service. Adults $3, children under age 16 free.

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Spread Eagle II

Leaves from Fajardo

787-887-8821

www.snorkelpr.com

Beautiful sail, descent snorkeling, friendly staff. Adults $70, children $50.

Where to stay

Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

Ashford Avenue, San Juan

787-722-7000

www.marriott.com

City location, clean rooms, pools, nice beach. Rates $160-$290.

Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa

Rio Grande

787-888-6000

www.wyndhamriomar.com

Forty minutes outside San Juan, remote crescent beach, pools, expensive food. Rates $143-$1,044.

Where to eat

Via Appia

1350 Ashford Ave.

San Juan

787-722-4325

Good Italian food, tasty pizza, outdoor cafe. Pizzas $12-$18.

Ropa Vieja

1021 Ashford Ave., San Juan

787-725-2665

High-end Puerto Rican and

Cuban food. Try the mofongo (fried plantains) with shrimp, $22.95.