Tagged: puerto-rico

There's Now a Music Video for That Viral Puerto Rico Tourism Song You Can't Get Out of Your Head

That infernally catchy Puerto Rico song that has become a viral sensation rivaling circa-2016 "Baby Shark" now has an official music video. And it was shot on the Isla del Encanto…

Travel Insurance at a Glance

If you're taking an expensive tour or cruise, or if you're buying a vacation with components that won't be refundable if things go wrong (such as a making deposit on a rental home),…

Family Vacation in Puerto Rico! These Resorts are Good with Kids

Puerto Rico is back! After Hurricane Maria’s devastation and Covid’s exclusion, the best hotels have been rebuilt, refreshed, and reopened—and families are returning. Some popular…

Puerto Rico’s Splashy New Entertainment Complex Is Corporate but Cool

If you're the type of traveler who likes to explore local culture, the idea of a multimillion-dollar, "multisensory," "tech-first" entertainment complex with a corporate sponsor in its…

Route 66 and Puerto Rico Among USA's Most Endangered Historic Sites

Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Route 66 all appear on 2018's "Most Endangered Places" list, the National Trust for Historic Preservation's annual roundup of important…

The Cruise Industry Goes All Out to Claim Caribbean Ports Have Recovered

When did you last see an ad for land-based resorts in Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands? You probably haven’t. The damage to beaches and roads leading to some of those…

Not All of the Caribbean was Devastated by Irma: Don't Neglect the Rest

Our hearts go out to those island nations that suffered so badly from recent storms—St. Martin, the Virgin Islands, Barbuda, among them. But by assuming that all such islands were…

Is Bieber Good for Tourism?, an Airline for Millennials, and Milan's Selfie-Stick Ban: Today's Travel Briefing

JULY 25, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Each of today's items has to do with the hotly coveted 18-to-35 demographic. TRAVELERS IN THEIR 20s AND 30s ARE ABOUT TO GET THEIR OWN…

The Best Beaches in Puerto Rico

Beautiful beaches are what put Puerto Rico on the tourism map in the first place. The island’s coastline is a string of sun-soaked spots ideal for swimming, surfing, snorkeling,…

Zika Update, Phoenix Hiking, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Here's what's happening today in the world of travel.* TRAVELERS TO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC LEAD POSITIVE ZIKA TESTS IN NEW YORK (New York Times). According to data from New York City's…

Zika's Effect on Caribbean Travel

In January, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned pregnant women to avoid traveling to certain Latin American and Caribbean countries affected by an outbreak of the…

What Travelers Need to Know About the Zika Virus

As frigid blasts of winter descend on much of North America, visions of blue sky, sandy beaches and swaying palm trees are being rudely interrupted by a buzzing sound. And it’s a…

Black Friday, Cyber Monday and All Those Travel Deals: Which Are Worthwhile (and Which Can Be Skipped)? We Have a Little List

According to the shopping experts who gab away on morning TV, TODAY will be the best day to shop if you're in the market for the usual gifts (sweaters, gadgets, toys, jewelry,…

We've Told You Where to Go in 2014, But Which Destinations Were Most Searched in 2013? The Answers May Surprise You

Let me start this blog by stating that there's no evidence that the number of searches for a destination will translate into more visits for said destination. But it is a fascinating…

Travel Troubleshooter: Where Did This Resort Fee Come From?

When William Pou reserves a room at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort using his frequent-stayer points, he's surprised by a $10-a-night resort fee, disclosed only after…

Park of the Week: Eugene O'Neill's Lonely Escape

Though he was born in New York City and roamed around to live in more than two dozen other places in his lifetime, Eugene O'Neill picked northern California as the place he wanted to…

Slope Specs: Glacial Challenges at Early Season Favorite Les Diablerets

Les Diablerets (pronounced lay dee-AH-blur-ay) is part of a ski region that includes the linked villages of Villars and Gryon in Switzerland. Of the three, which are skiable on a…

Touring the Vineyards of South Australia's Barossa Valley

Planning a trip to Australia? Most visitors tend to head towards Sydney and Melbourne or perhaps the Great Barrier Reef and Ayers Rock, but Australia is blessed with an abundance of…

Tips for Choosing Hotels when Traveling with Infants & Toddlers

My two-and-a-half year old daughter is a hotel veteran, having slept at numerous properties around the world -- from five stars to no stars and everything in between. But with the…