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The Caribbean’s reliable sunshine and tranquil, blue-green coast annually draw millions of visitors seeking tropical island relief and relaxation. It’s no surprise that high season in January and February also coincides with the highest prices for flights and hotels. But pushing your Caribbean visit into budget-friendly summer and fall runs the risk of hurricanes and…
Old San Juan Just a few hours away from many major East Coast destinations, Puerto Rico is a vibrant, tourist-friendly island known for its beautiful beaches, warm hospitality, and incredible ecosystem. After sustaining severe damage from Hurricane Maria in fall 2017, Puerto Rico is once again ready for tourism — one of the island’s major…
W Retreat & Spa – Vieques Island/Oyster Puerto Rico is one of the most dynamic islands in the Caribbean. The culture fuses Spanish, African, and indigenous Taino influences, while its beautiful beaches are always ready for their close-up. Nightlife is wild, dining is excellent, and the gorgeous landscapes range from arid plains to lush jungles.…
There’s something special about going to an island for vacation. Maybe it’s the (very minor) chance that unexpected circumstances will strand you in paradise or maybe it’s just the idea of being completely surrounded by water that leads to a real get-away-from-it-all vibe. Whatever the reason, we’re definitely pro-island vacation. Read on for our picks…
So many islands, so little time. If you’re contemplating a trip to the Caribbean, the choice of where to go can sometimes be overwhelming. But no matter where you are in life, there’s a destination for you. In fact, taking into consideration factors like activity offerings, price point, and overall vibe, we’ve put together a…
Of the more than 7,000 islands in the Caribbean, only a handful drew in a million or more travelers between January and August 2016, according to the latest statistics from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. So, while the region’s area in square miles is not too shabby, the heavy concentration of tourists in the most-visited destinations…
If your life often feels like it’s moving at near-breakneck speed, you probably consider your vacations as opportunities to disconnect (often, literally), decompress, and slow down. Way down. And what better way to do that than with a so-called “castaway vacation” — a getaway to a deserted island, where even the small handful of tourists…
Getting away from it all is a rarity in this busy world. Between work and family, it seems nearly impossible to disconnect and skip out of town. So when that time comes, the last thing you want is to be at a busy resort surrounded by hundreds of noisy strangers. Luckily, there are some hotels…
Palm trees, sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters…all requisites for an island, right? Well, sure — many an island has all of these features. But an island doesn’t have to have that typical tropical vibe to be classified as an island. All it needs is a location smack-dab in the middle on a body of water. So…
