Puerto Rico is romance. A moonlight walk along the beach. A swim in a phosphorescent bay. A stroll along a rain forest trail. A slow dance as the sun sets. A drink under a lavish crystal chandelier. A horseback ride through a coffee plantation. A carriage ride through the Pearl of the South.

From opulent hotels to delightful restaurants and sizzling clubs, from wind surfing to lazing in the sun, from gallery hopping to serious shopping, Puerto Rico has the perfect settings for weddings and honeymoons.

The variety of exotic travel experiences the island offers is what makes it so appropriate. Mix with the crowds in the city, see and be seen; for the most variety, stay in cosmopolitan San Juan, where you can explore the Old City in the morning, head for the rain forest in the afternoon, catch some sun and the sunset on the beach, and spend an electrifying night on the town. If you want to share your time with only one other person, for the utmost in privacy and tranquility spend a few days and nights on Puerto Rico’s own Virgin Islands, Vieques and Culebra.

Whether you tie the knot in Puerto Rico or spend the first days of your marriage here, you will cherish the experience forever. You and Puerto Rico: the perfect match.

Wyndham El San Juan Hotel & Casino (San Juan; ): If you want Vegas-style shows, gambling, nightlife, great restaurants, and the most famous beach in Puerto Rico, El San Juan is at your disposal. It has the most glamorous lobby in the Caribbean and is set on 12 acres (4.8 hectares) of Isla Verde, a strip of beach connected to the Condado. Options include a suite in the main tower with a whirlpool or your own private casita with a sunken Roman bath. . A lot of freebies are thrown in including: champagne and tropical fruit, daily tennis, one dinner, continental breakfast, and two massages.

Hyatt Dorado Beach Resort & Country Club (Dorado; ): You can book one of the elegantly furnished upper-level rooms in the Oceanview Houses and enjoy romantic vistas of two crescent-shaped beaches. There’s casino and disco action, plus a spa, health club, jogging trails, and 14 tennis courts. In low season packages range from $3,990 to $5,075 for two for the week, including one breakfast, champagne, T-shirts, $25 in casino chips, two massages, one dinner with wine, and transfers to and from the airport. In high season the tab rises $5,985 to $7,385 a week per honeymooning couple, but breakfast and dinner are included.

Ponce Hilton & Casino (Ponce;): A first-class act at Puerto Rico’s “second city� on the south coast, this sprawling resort is set in an 80-acre (28-hectare) garden. On-site amenities include a casino and disco, plus a whirlpool, tennis courts, and a fitness room. The two restaurants serve the best food on the south coast. Five suites are ideal for honeymoons. A $208-per-night package includes a bottle of champagne, truffles, chocolates, and fresh strawberries, as well as breakfast daily, plus $25 in casino chips. You also receive a coupon granting 50% off on your next visit.

Horned Dorset Primavera Hotel (Rincón;): The most romantic place for a honeymoon on the island (unless you stay in a private villa somewhere), this small, tranquil estate lies on the Mona Passage in western Puerto Rico, a pocket of posh where privacy is almost guaranteed. Accommodations are luxurious in the Spanish neocolonial style. The property opens onto a long, secluded beach of white sand. There are no phones, TVs, or radios in the rooms to interfere with the soft sounds of pillow talk. This is a retreat for adults only, with no facilities for children. Seven-night packages, with all meals included and round-trip transfers from the airport, range from $6,350 to $10,500 per couple, depending on the season.

Wyndham El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa (Las Croabas; ): If you’re looking for good food and diversions rather than a tranquil retreat, El Conquistador is the best big-time resort on the island. Atop a 300-foot (90m) bluff in eastern Puerto Rico, it has virtually everything for outdoor play, including golf and tennis, but when you want seclusion, you can post the PRIVADO sign and the world is yours. Honeymoon packages, based on 3 nights and 4 days, cost $489 per couple in winter or $349 off season, and include a fruit basket and champagne, one dinner in the room, two massages, and all breakfasts.