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Puerto Rico

In Puerto Rico, there is a network of 23 paradores, or country inns, that are state-certified but run by families. These country inns offer plain but well-maintained accommodations, generally either in former government buildings or in picturesque locations. The inns offer a less artificial feeling Caribbean holiday than the casino-lined beaches around San Juan. But you need to book your parador weeks--or sometimes month--in advance. Weekends are peak time, and nightly room rates hover around $100. Many inns offer meal plans, too, offering three meals a day for an additional $30-$40. If your area is remote and lacks a restaurant row, this meal plan can be a good deal.

One example of a parador is the Caribbean Paradise inn, in Patillas, a town on the southwestern coast of the island. The inn is in an area surrounded by sugarcane fields and retains the feel of island life a century ago. The rate for a second-floor, ocean-view room with air-conditioning is $105 a night, based on double occupancy. First-floor rooms without an ocean view can be had for $79 a night.

Learn more about paradores and how to book them by visiting Puerto Rico's official website on the topic (click here).

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