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Puerto Rico’s Top Historic Hotel Just Got an Upgrade, With a New Look — and a Gloria Vanderbilt Suite

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Hotel El Convento, one of the most historically significant hotels in the Caribbean, has completed an $8 million renovation project aimed at updating the property while preserving its centuries-old character — and honoring some of its most famous guests. The restoration, […]

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Marriott Just Debuted Its Newest Resort in Puerto Rico, With a Michelin-Starred Chef and a “Fresh, Modern” Look 

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An iconic Puerto Rico hotel is now a Marriott: all about the new-look La Concha resort in San Juan’s oh-so-hip Condado I remember the first time I saw La Concha. I was on a visit to the sleek neighborhood of […]

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JetBlue Has a Secret VIP Travel Program — And Now It's Expanded to Puerto Rico

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You may not know that JetBlue has a special VIP travel program as part of its JetBlue Vacations wing. Now, it’s added another Caribbean destination: Puerto Rico. You land in San Juan. A local Insider meets you at the airport, […]

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This Historic Puerto Rico Retreat Is One of the Caribbean’s Best Kept Secrets

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It’s one of the most beautiful hotels in Puerto Rico—and most travelers walk right past it without ever knowing what’s inside. Tucked across from the San Juan Cathedral, this 350-year-old former convent is now a boutique hotel with a rooftop […]


Air Traffic Growth Slows in Puerto Rico 

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After years of sizzling growth, Puerto Rico’s air traffic slowed considerably last month, according to new data from ASUR, which manages the island’s Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport.  Passenger growth was 1.3 percent year over year in May, significantly lower […]


Arajet Just Launched San Juan-Santo Domingo Flights 

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The Dominican Republic has made growing local aviation a major priority in recent years, and one airline is the fruit of those efforts: Arajet, the fast-growing carrier which has been adding flights both around the region and across the ocean.  […]

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This Puerto Rico City Is the Hottest Urban Getaway in the Caribbean This Summer

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Americans are getting ready for summer vacation — but it’s not just beaches they’re after. According to new data from Hilton.com, urban destinations are seeing a surge in travel interest. And leading the way in the Caribbean is San Juan, […]


There’s a New Way to Fly Between Washington, DC and Puerto Rico 

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Frontier Airlines has launched a new nonstop route connecting San Juan, Puerto Rico and the U.S. capital. The ultra-low-cost carrier officially began service Thursday between Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport, part of a broader expansion […]


These Are the 10 Best Luxury Resorts in the Caribbean For Families

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You know the feeling. The flight’s behind you. The ocean’s ahead. And for once, everyone’s smiling. No tantrums, no teen eye-rolls—just wide Caribbean skies, warm trade winds, and the sound of waves syncing with your own exhale. This is the […]

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Old San Juan to Condado: The 11 Best Hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico

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San Juan is where history, style, and the sea converge in one of the Caribbean’s most vibrant cities—and one of its best places to stay. From the iconic pastel buildings of Old San Juan to the golden beaches of Condado and […]


6 Caribbean Islands Americans Can Visit Without a Passport

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You don’t need to leave the country to find turquoise water, white sand, and that unmistakable Caribbean breeze. For U.S. citizens, several Caribbean destinations offer a full island experience—with no passport required. Whether you’re looking for a weekend escape or […]


Beaches, Surf Breaks and Mofongo: Frontier Has a New Nonstop Flight to the West Coast of Puerto Rico 

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Crash boat beach. The lighthouse ruins. The golf in Isabela. The Rincon Surf School. The Wishing Well. The mofongo. The West Coast of Puerto Rico remains the island’s best-kept secret, a world away from the bustle of San Juan (and […]