The Palms is wonderful!!! Great apartments, great view from fantastic terrace, great staff, great beach, close to town, next to Ramons so you can participate there---their resturant is fantastic- good french toast, good bar with party crowd. The Palms has a nice pool---you won't find a really big pool on the island - but
Ramons and the Palms have very attractive and relaxing tropical pools. The Palms is also just a short walk - across the street from the airport. Don't worry, you don't really notice the planes coming and going. Be sure to try La Popular Bakery and El Patio resturant. I am so jealous -- we stayed two weeks at The Palms in Nov- Dec and can't wait to go back. Absolutely the most relaxing vacation ever---really changes your perspective on life. TAKE THE BUG SPRAY!!!!!
Have fun, will look forward to the trip report.