Great Caribbean Resorts
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By Bob & Sandy Nesoff
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t one point in the not too distant future Florida was the winter playground of the wealthy. It was easy to get to and had as wide a variety of accommodations as any place in the world. Things are different today. From JFK, LaGuardia or even nearby Newark Liberty International Airport the islands of the Caribbean are literally only a hop, skip and jump away with most reachable within The islands strung out from the tip of Puerto Rico to the northern coast of South America have become affordable and are a prime destination offering accommodations ranging from deluxe hotels and resorts to unique campgrounds bringing luxury to the outdoors.
Resident December 2012
Located just outside the Puerto Rican city of Ponce, the Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort can easily lay claim to being one of the prime, if not the prime, resorts on the island. Most guests arrive through Luis Munoz Marin Airport in San Juan and than transport the 75 miles to Ponce, saving the two hour drive. The Hilton is situated in a lush palm grove on a 74-acre property that seems to go on forever. It offers 255 beautiful guests rooms in the main area and more luxury in the attached 100 units of the Executive Tower, all with private balcony. For those so inclined there is a 27-hole Costa Caribe championship golf course designed by Bruce A. Besse Jr. and
Rico. The views of the Caribbean Sea are spectacular enough to take your mind off your drive swing. The resort offers a host of amenities and several exceptional restaurants, prime among them La Cava, with some of the best food on the island. There is a casino, park for entertaining the younger set during family vacations. For information check out: www.ponce.hilton.com *Rates at this upscale resort are surprising inexpensive making it a great destination for families as well as business meetings and conventions.