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San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Lose your worries and find your muse. Lose your hangups and find a new hangout. Lose that schedule and find a new way to keep time: in sun-drenched tranquility.

Puerto Rico, “La Isla del Encanto” or the Island of Enchantment for you English-speaking folks, is a wonderland of sights, sounds and ...

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Posted in:Beauty & Barber Shops, Culture, Dining, Events, Nightlife, Places of Worship, Travel Tips Features:Family Friendly, Golf, Historical, Hotels & Lodging, Live Music, Romantic
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The fall season in cooler regions usually sends vivid thoughts of island day dreams to those envisioning their next summer adventure. Of course, all of those advertisements urging you to "come to the Caribbean and feel alright" don't really help when the next trip you're headed on is on the subway. Well, American Airlines feels your pain and apparently has been listening to those voices too. ...

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Posted in:Travel Tips Features:Romantic, Hotels & Lodging
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BlackAtlas.com and Travel Expert-at-Large Nelson George visit the sparkling beaches of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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Posted in:Travel Tips, Points of Interest, Culture, Dining Features:Lunch Spot, Food, Outdoor, Historical, Live Music, Casual, Local Perspective , Beach, Arts, Architecture, Sightseeing
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When visiting Puerto Rico make sure to see El Yunque National Forest. It is absolutely gorgeous. It’s the only year-round tropical forest in the US Forest System. We decided to take a tour bus that would drive us up into the heart of it all. The option is available for those who want to hike up, as well.

To be perfectly honest, I was initially hesitant to go. I love ...

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Posted in:Travel Tips, Culture, Points of Interest Features:Outdoor, Sightseeing, Day Trips, Historical, Family Friendly
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A recent trip to San Juan with my husband served as the perfect getaway: the beautiful weather, friendly people and delicious deep fried pork (found all over the island) allowed us to relax and unwind.

What's not to like about this island? It's perfect for couples, families and groups of friends. Whether you want to shop, walk hand in hand down the street or party hard, there's a ...

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Posted in:Dining, Points of Interest Features:Romantic, Family Friendly, Day Trips, Sightseeing, Shopping, Outdoor, Singles, Casual, Inexpensive