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If you forgot to book a romantic retreat in time for Valentines Day this year, have no fear: These five last-minute vacation packages are sure to please your island-loving sweetheart.
The leading ladies of Puerto Rico's unspoiled Spanish Virgin Islands, beguiling Vieques and Culebra are getting ready for their close-ups.
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The economy may be cloudy, but this is the best time in years to travel to the Caribbean.
Sizzling in San Juan, Puerto Rico: Where classic dishes have made a surprising comeback.
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On the course and off, these family-friendly golf resorts are at the top of their games.
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Affordable San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Vieques, Puerto Rico
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Winter is here (shiver) and so are high-season prices (shudder). But we've found some thoughtful people who are offering heartwarming holiday incentives - enhanced amenities and activities, spa specials, dive discounts and exclusive upgrades only for CT&L readers. So pack your new swimsuit... the forecast calls for fun in the sun.
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Without so much as the need to apply for passports, families can hop on any of dozens of daily nonstop flights and head to Puerto Rico for their family getaways. And what an escape this destination is.
Caribe Hilton, birthplace of the piña colada, is now known for yet another distinction: being the largest resort in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with a total of 812 rooms. Paseo Caribe, a world-class development next to the hotel and the historic San Geronimo Fort, just introduced the new luxurious Condado Lagoon Villas.
The holidays are just around the corner, so we've combed the beaches and shopped the stores to compile a catalog of holiday gifts perfect for Caribbean travelers.
Caribbean tourism is hot-hot-hot. This means an unprecedented variety of choices for vacationers, so to help you choose your winter getaway, we've compiled the most noteworthy openings throughout the region.
American Eagle has added flights to and from the Caribbean island of Vieques. Flights will begin Dec. 16 and passengers can start booking as of Oct. 16. This is a great time to visit an up-and-coming destination.
Logistically, most of the Caribbean presents a daunting challenge to disabled travelers as well as those with injuries or age-related mobility problems.
But recent efforts to improve accessibility are opening up more of the Caribbean to travelers with disabilities.
This destination devotes itself to vacation pleasures, offering virtually any type of getaway experience, from rain-forest hiking to casino gaming, from surfing to fourhanded eucalyptus-steam massages.
The American Express Card wants you to enjoy all Puerto Rico has to offer, so they are offering rewards if you use your card to book a Puerto Rico getaway!
There's never been a better time to take a family vacation in the Caribbean. Activity-packed resorts and cruise ships know how to entertain kids of all ages, villas are outfitted with families in mind, sailboats are bristling with toys, and eco-adventures like scuba diving await. Here are 21 tips for trips that -- dare we say it? -- are fun for the entire family.
Whether you land on Puerto Rico's sunny shores yearning for a day snorkeling in the warm turquoise waters, an afternoon walking amid 500-year-old buildings or an evening dining in the luscious hip restaurants, you've chosen the right place.
You've finally gotten around to planning that much-needed Caribbean getaway, and you're considering buying a guidebook. Even if you're a loyal CT&L reader with a complete collection of every issue we've ever printed, having a guide with in-depth information at your fingertips is a good idea.
Just 90 minutes from San Juan, Villa Montaa Resort is hidden among 30 lush acres.
Retreat to Isla Verde beach and immerse yourself in the Water Club, Puerto Rico's trendiest new boutique hotel.
Descend into the Río Camuy Caves of Puerto Rico.
It's no day at the mall: Shopping in San Juan combines serious walking and sight-seeing with dedicated bargain hunting.
The Westin Rio Mar Beach is offering a four-day/three night "Golf and Green Iguanas" package featuring unlimited golf in honor of St. Patrick's Day and promises lots of green (golf courses and iguanas.
Ponce, on Puerto Rico's south shore, is much more than the commonwealth's second city. Ponceños know that this compact metropolis is both the criollo heart of the island's art and musical culture and the gateway to some of its most impressive natural attractions.
Isla Verde -- Puerto Rico's most idyllic beach -- remains a secret to most visitors though they can see the golden strand from the plane each time they land in Puerto Rico.
Dorado Beach Resort & Country Club is one of the Caribbean's most historic hotels. Now a Hyatt property, it was once a plantation.
While some hotels constantly add amenities spas, golf courses, conference rooms to offer everything to everyone, Puerto Ricos Horned Dorset Primavera is happy to do just one thing: provide excellent service in an elegant, tranquil setting.
Jan D'Esopo and Manuco Gandía have created a haven for art lovers in their Old San Juan inn.
Puerto Rican cuisine is enjoying a culinary revolution. But don¿t look for it in New York or Miami; The Enchanted Island reserves its finest flavors for those who come and get them.
How San Juan crams so much fun and flavor into one small city is part of its undying allure. While other destinations offer seclusion, San Juan offers inclusion. Come on in, join the party, eat a little more, drink a little more, love a little more - excess is what it's all about.
One of Puerto Ricos original resorts, the Caribe Hilton first opened in 1949. Fresh from a $60 million renovation, the landmark is wowing a new generation of vistors.
Golf's top architects designed Puerto Rico's best courses. And you'll find them at a collection of resorts that offer some of the island's finest creature comforts.
Some of Puerto Rico's more popular beaches.
African-influenced vijigante masks found in Puerto Rico.
A delicious Puerto Rican souffle from chef Mark French.
A shellfish dish to die for from Mark French, who elevates Puerto Rican dishes into haute cuisine.
Chef Mark French elevates Puerto Rican cuisine to new heights with this lamb recipe.
San Juan's Plaza Las Américas, the Caribbean's largest mall, has added more than a 100 new stores.
YOUR MISSION: Get the same quality beaches and relaxation as found in San Juans priciest hotels - but enjoy it all in Ocean Parks tranquil beachfront neighborhood dotted with flowering trees, charming guesthouses and excellent restaurants.
Culebra and Vieques, two dots on the charts just off the coast of Puerto Rico, are poised to become the Caribbean's next "it" islands.
A fabled mecca of the hang-ten crowd, Rincsn means more than killer waves, dude.
The smallest and most eastern island in the Greater Antilles, Puerto Rico is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and the Caribbean Sea to the south. The island is 110 miles long by 35 miles wide (about the size of Connecticut).
The splashiest, most elegant and most famous bar in San Juan is also its most fun.
If you like your sand in traps as much as you like it on a beach, Puerto Rico's Westin Rio Mar Resort is your kind of playground.
Forceful artistic expression just isn't part of Puerto Rico's image. It should be. The island is a hothouse for those with the creative impulse. And their work pops out at visitors in unexpected ways, especially in Old San Juan, where tropical-fruit-colored Colonial buildings - tangerine, lemon yellow, guava green - house galleries, art studios and dance clubs.
El Convento dates back to 1651 when it was built as a cloister for Carmelite nuns. After the last members of the order vacated the building in 103, it went through various stages of occupation. From flophouse to garbage-truck parking lot, El Convento has been through the mill.
A short car trip takes you a long, long way from San Juan to experience the solitude and scenery of the island's wild western side.
Puerto Rico's La Ruta Panoramica may be the most spectacular drive in the Caribbean.
Tubers, long a West Indian staple, have become a hot trend in upscale fusion restaurants.
A recipe by Ajili-Mojili, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The Mediterranean-style Horned Dorset hotel offers ultimate luxury and dining in Puerto Rico.
Trail-riding guide for Puerto Rico.
The next time you find yourself in Old San Juan, drop in on the "Porcelain Lady."
Push the envelope and feel the burn on a hyperactive tour of Puerto Rico's adventuresome activities.
Adventure activities abound in Puerto Rico. Here is a sample of some thrilling day trips to try out:
More active adventures to try in Puerto Rico.
Hints for travel and driving in Puerto Rico.
Miles of publicly accessible shoreline are one reason Puerto Rico is the most visited island in the Caribbean.
Great hotels in the heart of the galleries and nightlife of San Juan.
Puerto Rico's top chefs raise the island's cuisine to a new level.
Mask makers of Puerto Rico.
Palmas del Mar, tucked away on the eastern coast, has been Puerto Rico's quiet resort.
Luxury and the land: the two faces and many sides of Puerto Rico.
Way way out on Culebra.
Clara's Cave at Rmo Camuy, a 237-acre park of caverns and sinkholes.
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