CASA BLANCA

Here's a good alternative to the big, charmless hotels of the resorts. On a beach away from the crowds, these 12 white wooden bungalows offer all the comforts of home: a double bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette, small sitting area with sofa bed and private terrace. Everything is white and relaxing. Right next door, you'll also find an 18-room hacienda with restaurant, owned by the same proprietor, and a 15-room house with swimming pool. A large private Copacabana beach, with bar and deckchairs, borders the complex.