Articles Tagged with San Juan

With the holiday season fast approaching, why not swap the winter chill and oven mitts for tropical sunshine and festive fun on a pristine beach? Some hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America pull out…

A picture is worth a thousand words, but the right wedding venue? That should render you speechless. From rugged bluffs along the Northern Californian coast to a breathtaking bird’s-eye rooftop view in the heart of…

There’s no denying it: A honeymoon is magical. You’re in the throes of just-married bliss, whisked away to an enchanted, beautiful, far-off place you’ve always dreamed about with your new life partner. The first hurdle,…

Puerto Rico’s most celebrated chef, Jose Enrique Montes, has been on the front line of the island’s relief efforts following 2017’s Hurricane Maria. A finalist for a James Beard Award for five years in a…

While many travelers might go home for the holidays, a number of others plan getaways, either to escape the cold or to embrace it. If you’re looking for some inspiration to pack a suitcase and…

“Project Runway” finalist Margarita Álvarez was the first Puerto Rican woman to show at New York Fashion Week. Álvarez put on a spectacular runway show, delivering signature bold, mixed prints, and a major runway statement…

When Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017, island residents knew the impact would be profound. Few of them probably imagined, however, that the island’s agricultural and tourism industries would be…

Visiting Puerto Rico? One experience all travelers to the island should have is exploring Old San Juan, a historic district dating to 1509, when Spanish settlers arrived. The most popular attraction in the area is…

A short flight from many United States airport hubs, San Juan, Puerto Rico, is ideal for a tropical weekend escape. The island’s capital city is filled with innovative restaurants, lovely beaches and a good dose…

Kick up your heels to live music at Bar Gitano. (Photo: Luis Marin) Puerto Rico may be half the size of New Jersey, but from gritty dive bars to swank hot spots, its nightlife is…