Going to Puerto Rico for vacation and need turist advice..?

Question

me and may family are going to Puerto Rico on a little vacation. My mom wants to stay at a resort but me and my sisters want to go out and do different things. Does anyone have an idea on where we can stay? the last time I was in Puerto Rico I was14 and we stayed with family there. that was about 12 years ago. My dad doesn't talk to his family anymore (that's another long story)So we are kinda on our own. And I think alot of things have changed since then!! LOL. Any suggestions?