COURTESY OF DISCOVER PUERTO RICO
COURTESY OF MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
COURTESY OF MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
Puerto Rico
IF YOU LOVE THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC , YOU ’ LL LOVE PUERTO RICO .
• Perfect for : Culture buffs , beachgoers , foodies , bar hoppers and dancers
• Must-see attractions : Viejo San Juan , El Yunque National Forest and Flamenco Beach
• Fly into : SJU ( San Juan ) Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States situated in the northeastern Caribbean . The island is 100 miles long and 35 miles wide , making it the smallest member of the Greater Antilles . Also referred to as the “ Island of Enchantment ,” Puerto Rico is best known for its striking landscape of mountains , tropical rainforest and waterfalls paired with its gorgeous beaches and Spanish-Caribbean culture . And the fun doesn ’ t stop when the sun goes down ; the sound of live salsa and reggae music echoes well into the night in this domestic Caribbean destination .
When it comes to things to do that you won ’ t want to miss , at the top of that list is a visit to Old San Juan , the second-oldest town in America , lined with blue cobblestone streets and brightly colored Colonial architecture . This historic city is any sightseeing enthusiast ’ s dream with its long list of historic landmarks and iconic sites like Castillo San Felipe del Morro , Castillo San Cristobal , Capilla del Cristo and more . Two other must-see Puerto Rico sights are Mosquito Bay , one of the world ’ s only bioluminescent bays , and La Factoria , where some say the pina colada was invented .
Most-shopped hotels by VAX agents 1 . San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino 2 . Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort 3 . Caribe Hilton
Editor ’ s Note : The destinations , hotels and attractions in this story may have entry requirements in place . Please check with them directly for the latest status .
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