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…
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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…
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…
VIDEO: Noche de San Juan — Puerto Rico’s Night at 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 traditions.This ancient tradition’s pagan roots are still celebrated with bonfires…
San Juan Continues to Expand its Chic Travel Options
La Concha, a Renaissance Resort, is one of San Juan’s hottest hotels. My partner and I own a condo in San Juan, Puerto Rico (now available as a monthly rental, in case you’re interested!), so I visit this Caribbean hotspot at least two or three times a year to make sure it’s in working order….
San Juan Continues to Expand its Chic Travel Options
La Concha, a Renaissance Resort, is one of San Juan’s hottest hotels. My partner and I own a condo in San Juan, Puerto Rico (now available as a monthly rental, in case you’re interested!), so I visit this Caribbean hotspot at least two or three times a year to make sure it’s in working order….