Classic Vacations - Classic Caribbean 2008 including Bermuda - (Page 47) TEN WAYS TO enjoy Puerto Rico 6. Explore Culebra Island’s world-class snorkeling. 7. Engage your senses with a hike through El Yunque rain forest, where parrots endlessly chirp and rays of sunshine pierce through dense foliage. 8. Tour Old San Juan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and walk the Muralla, the 40 ft. high stone wall built by the Spanish in the 1600s to protect the city from marauding pirates. 9. Enjoy duty-free shopping, where bargains abound on many items, including jewelry, leather, and local goods such as lace, masks, and ceramics. 10. Indulge in the solitude of Flamenco Beach, a mile of striking white coral sand juxtaposed against turquoise water, rated the “best escape beach” by the Travel Channel. CLASSIC VACATIONS 1. Take an underground adventure in Camuy River Park. Visit one of the largest caverns in the Western Hemisphere, where stalagmites and stalactites take your breath away. 2. Dress in your finest resort wear for a night of gambling and entertainment at one of the many high-end casinos. 3. Visit the Cabo Rojo Artisans gallery, which features wood turning, hand-painted folk scenes, metalwork, and ceramics created by local artists. 4. Tour the world-famous Bacardi distillery and take home a bottle of spirits. 5. Savor fresh and imaginatively prepared seafood specialties, including the popular dish known as bacalaitos, or codfish fritters. 47
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