Acapulco on location: Jennifer Lopez and Wisin & Yandel, at the shoot location for “Follow the Leader.” Acapulco has for decades been known as a star magnet, and that tradition was underscored recently when Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel, along with pop superstar Jennifer Lopez, released their music video for “Follow the Leader,”…
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Happy Holidays from LatinFlyer (and from Puerto Rico)
Plaza Colon, lit up for the holidays in San Juan, Puerto Rico. PHOTOS BY MARK CHESNUTI may not be in Puerto Rico for the actual holidays, but I had the good fortune to be visiting just a couple weeks ago, which was perfect timing to enjoy the colorful Christmas decorations that dot the San Juan…
LAN Airlines Debuts Website for LGBT South America Travel
Gay travelers heading to South America now have a new source of destination information. LAN Airlines this week announced the launch of its new LGBT travel Website, focused on providing information about South America travel. The airline’s new dedicated LGBT site aims to showcase the diversity found throughout South America, and to be a one-stop-shop resource…
‘Tis the Season: Great Latin America Gift Ideas
Prepare for Departure by Mark Chesnut | Make Your Own Book Time is running out to get those last-minute holiday gifts. So for those of you who are looking for a few Latin America-infused ideas for friends, colleagues and family, I’d like to suggest the following:• Photo Books: My new photo book, Prepare for Departure,”…
Condado vs. Isla Verde: Which is Best for a San Juan, Puerto Rico Vacation?
Isla Verde and Condado have two of the best beaches in San Juan, Puerto Rico. But which neighborhood is right for your Caribbean vacation?
Brendan Vacations Unveils Latin America Vacations for 2012
Sugar on top: Rio de Janeiro is a featured destination with Brendan Vacations. Brendan Vacations, a tour operator known for its Ireland tours, has introduced its menu of South and Central America tours for 2012 and 2013. Among the highlights:• On the new, 11-day family-oriented tour called “Conquistadors, Sacred Valleys and Inca Mysteries,” travelers will have the chance…
Head for the Hills: Barranquitas and Comerío, Puerto Rican Hill Towns
Dam beautiful: The Comerío Dam is one of the picturesque sites in the hills of Puerto Rico. BY MARK CHESNUTPuerto Rico’s sunny, beach-lined coast may splash across the pages of countless travel magazines, but the island’s Cordillera Central mountain range is another world altogether. Here’s what I discovered during a wonderful, one-day trip into the…
In-flight Dining on the Ground: Aviones Restaurant in Puerto Rico
Now boarding: Aviones Restaurant in Puerto Rico serves food aboard vintage grounded airplanes. BY MARK CHESNUTThe seating wasn’t as comfortable as flying first class, but the meal service was a million times better than coach (and nearly the same price as buying a meal in economy class on Delta). Opened in 2009, the appropriately named…
From Tropical Drinks to Rum Cocktails & Baskin Robbins: 5 Favorite Drinks in Puerto Rico
Fans of tropical drinks take note: Tasty rum cocktails, pina colada and even Baskin Robbins treats await in Puerto Rico.
The Best Festivals in Mexico, Part 2
Mexico’s annual Independence celebration is a great reason to get dressed up. Our earlier post, The Top 10 Festivals in Mexico, was so well received that it drew suggestions from a bunch of Mexico travel fans and experts about even more noteworthy festivals, celebrations and events that take place south of the border every year. So…
SNEAK PEAK: Westin Playa Bonita Panama
A model guest room at the Westin Playa Bonita Panama, a resort on the Pacific coast. It may not be opening until September, but during my current trip to Panama, I was able to pay a visit to the site of the Westin Playa Bonita, a new resort rising along the Pacific coast about 20…
Gearing Up for the Cartagena Music Festival
The gorgeous Heredia theater is one of the main venues for the Cartagena International Music Festival. The warm Caribbean breezes, historic architecture, and horse-drawn carriages lend an undeniable elegance to Cartagena’s historic city center, known in Spanish as the Centro Histórico or Ciudad Amurallada (walled city). Add a few string instruments, perhaps a piano or…
DEAL ALERT: Delta to Puerto Rico
The Conrad Condado Plaza is one of the resort hotels available with special sale rates available from Delta Vacations, for travel through October 30. This is the off-peak season for travel to Puerto Rico (I should know; I have to charge rock-bottom rates for my own rental condo in San Juan this month), and Delta…
VIDEO: Acapulco: Glamour and Excitement
Ever since the first movie stars arrived here in the middle of the 20th Century, Acapulco has enjoyed a privileged reputation as a glamorous getaway. Join LatinFlyer.com for a VIDEO TOUR of some of the newest reasons to rediscover this city by the bay: The retro-chic Hotel Boca Chica, the minimalist Hotel El Encanto, and…