Tucked between a private marina and one of Puerto Rico’s most eco-friendly beaches, Aquarius Vacation Club at Boqueron Beach Resort delivers the goods. Get your daily workout at the fitness center in early to maximize your sun time either poolside or at the beach. Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the beautiful grounds with palm trees on your way to the outdoor pool (don’t forget the sunscreen). Go for a swim or lounge with a piña colada from the poolside bar & cafe. Little ones will love the children’s pool; it’s just their size. But wait, there’s more. The on-site children’s mini-waterpark will be a big hit. On your way back to your condo, make a stop at the playground so the kids can run off their remaining energy just in time for their afternoon nap.

Air-conditioned and spacious two-bedroom condos sleep six guests and have full kitchens (gourmet Puerto Rican coffee service is gratis!). Freezers are perfect for storing dessert: popsicles for the little ones and Halo Top for the grownups. The in-unit washer/dryer means you can get to those popsicle drips on favorite t-shirts sooner vs. later. Cable TVs provide in-suite entertainment. Catch a sitcom rerun while the laundry is going. After a day of water sports or hiking the nearby nature trails, relax with a soak in the jetted tub. Wine optional, but definitely recommended. At the end of the night, gather the family on the private balcony and watch the sun go down.

Grab buckets and shovels and take advantage of the resort’s access to Boqueron Beach. Pull up a lounge chair and watch the kids build the ultimate sandcastle. Nature-lovers are in for a treat at the Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge, just a ten-minute drive from the resort. This protected wildlife refuge features almost two-thousand acres of subtropical forest and is home to over fifty species of native birds. I hope you packed your binoculars! Head over to Cabo Rojo Lighthouse and check out the best ocean views on the West Coast of Puerto Rico. Thrill seekers will have a blast at Toro Verde Nature Adventure Park, home to the Monster. It’s the Guinness World Record holder for the longest zipline in the universe, with speeds up to ninety-three miles per hour.