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Hotel El
Convento
Rincon
Orocovis

Olive Boutique Hotel
St. Regis Bahia
Beach Resort
El Yunque
National Forest

Culebra
Vieques

HURTIGRUTEN

Dreaming of an island escape? A place
to recharge on the beach and simply
be a human being? Or do you hanker
for a destination that delivers
adrenaline-spiking thrills, from hiking
to zip-lining to sea kayaking. Maybe a
deep dive into food, music and
culture is what you crave.
There's one island that delivers on
all counts and you don't even need a
passport to get there! Welcome to
Puerto Rico, a nearby destination
offering an array of experiences for
every kind of holiday. Thanks to
upgrades in properties island-wide,
easy access and a new downtown
entertainment district, tourism on this
intriguing Caribbean island is stronger
than ever.
Facing down the challenges of two
extremely destructive hurricanes in
2017 and recent earthquakes in the
southwest, this plucky U.S. territory
of 3.2 million is very much open for
business. You don't need to worry
about bringing an electrical outlet
converter, and forget about fees for
changing currency or international
cell phone plans. Puerto Rico delivers
the convenience of an American
destination wrapped in the exotic
allure of the Caribbean. Additionally,
AAA preferred travel partners like
Travel Impressions provide the ideal
accommodations to match your style.
So, what flavor of island getaway do
you want?

La Mina Falls, El Yunque

Mosquito Bay

Three Must-thrills
Yes, the beaches are fantastic here.
But at the island's heart, emerald green
forests create eco-systems begging to be
explored, from caves to waterfalls and
the lush beauty of El Yunque, the only
tropical rainforest in the U.S.
Get that adrenaline pumping at
Toroverde Nature Adventure Park in
the central town of Orocovis, where
the longest zip line in the Americas
- more than 1.5 miles - sends you
flying at 95 mph above a canopy of
trees. Rope fields, obstacles and
climbing towers test mettle and agility.
With the chirping of coqui frogs as
a soundtrack, hike the El Yunque
tropical rainforest for spectacular
mountain and waterfall views. Don't
miss climbing the Yokahu Tower - a
1,575-foot-tall observation tower with
a narrow, winding staircase and
gorgeous vistas from the top.
For an unforgettable adventure, take
a kayak tour at night through the
glowing waters of Mosquito Bay, the
bioluminescent bay on the south shore
of Vieques island, an hour from Puerto
Rico. Photos don't do this place justice
- think blue northern lights
shimmering underwater. Magical.

Stay Here
Located on a former 483-acre
coconut plantation, The St. Regis
Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico sits
between El Yunque National Forest

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