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After the devastating hurricane last year, the Puerto Rico Tourism Board predicts 1.7 million visitors this season. 

Why visit Puerto Rico?

For U.S. citizens no passport required.  Puerto Rico is convenient for vacations and business meetings.  For a unique Caribbean experience, it does not have the hassle of other destinations.

Benefits:


  • No Passport Required
  • No Customs Check
  • Short flight from the Southern parts of the U.S.
  • Easy to explore, cultural, and exciting
  • U.S. Currency and Postal Service 
Traveler's can rent a car, take a tour, visit diverse attractions throughout the island, or simply lay on the beach.

All Star Accommodations are available in every size and category.  For something unique try a Parador.  Puerto Rico is famous for it's historic sites, towns and villages.  Some famous places include:

Old San Juan
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Castillo Seralles
Hacienda Buena Vista
Porta Coeli Church and Museum
Basilica Menor La Monserrate
El Palacete Los Moreau, Labie Castle
Cas Cautino

Check out the Taino Indian Sites in Caguana Ceremonial Park or Tibe Ceremonial Park. 

Puerto Rico is also known for its great nature /adventure experiences to include caves and forests.

For couples, many moments may be enjoyed in the old city, rain forest, sunset on the beach or indulging in one of the spas.  

Puerto Rico is family friendly as well, where grandparents, parents and children can explore all of the historical and cultural sites, towns and village.  They even have a children's museum.

For the sports enthusiasts, scuba, diving, surfing, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, golf, fishing, horseback riding are popular activities. 

Unique Hotels to consider:

Royal Isabela
1800 stunning acres of rugged coast in Northwestern Puerto Rico
73 miles from San Juan International Airport
Ponce Plaza & Casino-small independent boutique hotel located at historic downtown Ponce
The Sheraton Old San Juan-Only Branded Upscale Hotel in the Heart of Historic Old San Juan
Hotel Miramar-Best Location within the Miramar District
Lazy Parrot inn-mini resort-Rincon

Good old reliable hotels in Ponce:

Holiday Inn & El Tropical Casino
Howard Johnson
Holiday Inn & El Tropical Casino

Good old reliable hotel in San Juan Condado:

AC Hotels Marriott-steps away from the clear waters of Condado Beach

Good old reliable hotel in Bahia Beach Puerto Rico
The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort-great availability no matter the season

Tropical Inn- The Paradors:

Parador Palmas De Lucia-Palmas De Lucia Yabucoa, Puerto Rico
Parador Costa Del Mar Yabucoa, Puertos Rico
Parador Guanica 1929  Guanica, Puerto Rico
Parador Mauna Cribe, Maunabo, Puerto Rico
Hotel Lucia Beach -Yabucoa, Puerto Rico

Tours:

Castillo Tours-Customized, Shared, and Private Experiences
BeSpoke Lifestyle Management-Unique Tours and Experiences

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