Thousands celebrate gay pride in San Juan, Puerto Rico every year with a parade and festival. This video takes you there.
Tag: Puerto Rico travel
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…
In Busy San Juan, Condado Lagoon Offers a Laid-back Puerto Rico Travel Experience
Grab a paddle: renting sea kayaks on Condado Lagoon in San Juan, Puerto Rico. BY MARK CHESNUTSan Juan is a sprawling city with a hectic pace. But Puerto Rico vacations spent here can be as relaxing as a day in the country, when you know where to go. When my partner and I are staying…
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?
Hilton Introduces “Bride Whisperers” at its Puerto Rico Hotels
Wedding venue: The El Conquistador Resort in Puerto Rico. Marriage-minded travelers looking for a Puerto Rico vacation should take note: Five Puerto Rico hotels that belong to the Hilton Worldwide have unveiled a new “Bride Whisperers” program. From wedding planner to life coach, these specially trained consultants partner with couples with the goal of creating a…
San Juan: Puerto Rico’s City of the Future?
Green Space: The Walkable City program proposes a redo of San Juan’s infrastructure. Future view: Gazing out of San Juan’s proposed Graft Tower. BY MARK CHESNUTIs San Juan, Puerto Rico, the next Panama City, or even the next Singapore or Dubai? If you look at a few architectural and city planning proposals, that just might…
Top 5 Reasons to Visit San Juan, Puerto Rico
Craving Condado: San Juan’s Condado district is one of the best places to indulge in Puerto Rico. BY MARK CHESNUT While writing recent articles about travel to San Juan, Puerto Rico for the travel site Orbitz Worldwide and Société Perrier, the site dedicated to international culture, style and travel, I got to thinking about exactly…
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.
Hotel Manager Receptions in Puerto Rico: Free Drinks and Socializing
El Convento is one of the hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico, that offers a complimentary manager’s reception. BY MARK CHESNUTIn my new role as business travel blogger for the popular booking site Orbitz, I’m already uncovering interesting travel tips and trends that go well beyond the world of the business traveler. In my recent…
Puerto Rican Hotelier Launches New Website, with Personal Input
Nearly every hotel in Puerto Rico, whether large or small, has its own Website. International Hospitality Enterprise (IHE), which owns multiple properties on the island, has gotten more creative than most, with the launch of a new site called My Puerto Rico Experience. In addition to information about the company’s hotels — which include La…
New iPhone app for San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan Insider is a new iPhone app, now available through iTunes. A journalist colleague of mine, Julie Schwietert Collazo, recently introduced a new iPhone app, San Juan Insider. A collaboration between Schwietert and her husband Francisco, the app has 99 entries representing what they consider to be the best restaurants, hotels and experiences in…
ExpressGuide: Ponce, Puerto Rico
Fast City Guides for Time-Pressed Travelers Not your father’s Ramada: The Ramada Ponce is set in a restored historic building. 1. STAY: Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort http://www.hilton.com ($144 and up, with special weekend rates as low as $79; luxury resort-style hotel with large pool, adjacent golf course); Ramada Ponce http://www.ramadaponce.com ($94.50 and up;…
VIDEO: Noche de San Juan — Puerto Rico’s Night on the Beach
Every year on June 23, thousands of people in Puerto Rico go to the beach at midnight and throw themselves into the water seven times, backwards. Join me for a VIDEO report about Noche de San Juan, one of the island’s most lively and interesting annual celebrations. This ancient tradition’s pagan roots are still celebrated with…