20 Must-Stay Resorts in Puerto Rico for the Ultimate Boricua Vacation

By: - October 12th, 2025
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The newest Four Seasons in the Caribbean.

Four Seasons Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico’s next marquee luxury opening will feature fewer than 150 rooms and suites, blending coastal scenery with high-touch service, destination dining, and wellness, set at the former St. Regis.

What We Like: A new benchmark for the island’s luxury tier.

How to Get There: Arrive in San Juan, then transfer east along the coast.

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Guy Britton is the managing editor of Caribbean Journal. With more than four decades of experience traveling the Caribbean, he is one of the world's foremost experts covering the region.
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