July-Aug 2022 Issue #5 SW | Page 72

THE PUERTO RICO EXPERIENCE

Visitors to Puerto Rico can choose to experience the islands distinct appeal in any number of ways . Resorts dot the landscape around San Juan and the east and northeast coast of the island . Well-regarded ones include the San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino , El Conquistador Resort , Las Casitas Village and La Concha Resort , among many others .
Of course , accommodations are home bases for exploring the island ’ s many other attractions - and in Puerto Rico , that includes beaches . In Puerto Rico , great beaches are accessible and integrated into everyday life . One can shop in the morning , spend the afternoon on the beach and then indulge in fine dining and nightlife in the evening . Among the most popular beaches are Ocean Park Beach , Flamenco Beach , Sandy Beach secluded Mar Chiquita ad family-friendly Luquillo Beach .
Beaches are just the beginning of Puerto Rican sun-based experience , however . The island offers some of the best scuba diving , snorkelling , and other water sports in the Caribbean . Landbased activities also abound , from eco-tourism and adventure travel experiences ; to horseback riding on the beach or in the green mountainous areas inland . San Juan ’ s nightlife is legendary and Puerto Rican cuisine - from common culinary traditions to fine dining - is adventurous and indulgent .
The secret to enjoying a Puerto Rico travel experience is looking at the island as a palette upon such can create one individualized vacation , because of its many attractions and opportunities in a relatively small area .
THE ENCHANTED ISLAND OF PUERTO RICO IS A HIGHLY DESIRABLE TORIST DESTINATION AND PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD COME NOW FOR BEACHES , FOOD AND CULTURE INSTEAD OF GOLD .”
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