Vacationing in Paradise!

Ever since September 11th a lot of Americans noyou are looking to get up and explore all that this
longer feel secure with air travel much lessisland paradise has to offer here are just a few
traveling outside of the security and comfort ofof the point of interest you should visit:
the United States. In reality there is plenty to see• Punta Borinquen Golf Course, in
by just traveling within the continental unitedAguadilla
sates. There is also Hawaii for those of us looking• Parque de Las Ciencias Luis A.
for a more tropical vacation destination. Hawaii is aFerré, in Bayamón
great place to go to but there are the long travel• Casa Museo Joaquin de Rojas & Monte
hours we have to deal with especially those of usTorrecilla, in Barranquitas
who live in the eastern united sates. Another• Cabo Rojo Artisans, Museo de los
option is Florida with its sand beaches andPróceres & The Salinas Salt Flats in Cabo
attractions like Nassau and Disney world. TheRojo
other side of the coin is to find a warm tropical• Caribbean Raceway Park, in Carolina
island getaway that offers the same security we• Caja de Muerto Beach, in Caja de
have at home in the U.S.! So we are looking for aMuertos
warm tropical island within the United States, that• Snorkeling & Diving in Culebra
is just a short plane ride away, something with• Ojo del Buey & Dorado Del Mar Golf
cultural history, clean blue ocean waters, sandyClub, in Dorado
beaches and cool island breezes!• The Faro de Fajardo, in Fajardo
Puerto Rico is the jewel of the Caribbean with its• La Parguera Phosphorescent Bay &
mile long sandy beaches clear blue ocean watersPunta Ballena Reserve, in Guanica
and great island breezes. There is a whole new• Observatorio Astronómico & The
world to explore and enjoy in Puerto Rico. PuertoShiraz Charters, in Humacao
Rico is a commonwealth of the United States,• The Fiesta de Reyes Isabelinos, in
there is no currency exchange as they use theIsabela
old American US dollar.• Plaza Colon Yaguez Theater, in
The island of Puerto Rico is located in theMayaguez
northern Caribbean Sea, some 1,600 kilometers• El Morro, in Old San Juan
(1,000 miles) southeast of Florida. With the• Carite Forest Reserve, in Patillas
Dominican Republic to its west and the British• Tibes Indian Ceremonial Center &
Virgin Islands to its east, the commonwealthMuseo de Arte de Ponce, in Ponce
comprises the main island of Puerto Rico together• Skatepark Roller Vertical Exploration, in
with the smaller islands of Culebra and Vieques.Quebradillas
On Puerto Rico, coastal plains and hills rise to the• El Faro Lighthouse, in Rincon
peaks of the Cordillera Central mountain range,• Bahia Beach Plantation Golf Course, in
which runs though the interior of the island. TheRio Grande
island is dotted with rivers and lakes, and features• La Fortaleza, in San Juan
a lush rain forest, El Yunque, in the northern• Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, in
plateau region.Vieques
Warm Caribbean currents keep Puerto Rico's• Roig Refinery, in Yabucoa
climate temperate year-round. TemperaturesIf you are interested in our island paradise, you
rarely drop below 19C (66F) or rise above 32Ccan contact the Puerto Rico Tourism:
(90F). Rain showers are frequent, with the mostCommonwealth of Puerto Rico Tourism Company
precipitation falling from May to December.P.O. Box 4435, Old San Juan Station
Severe hurricanes can hit the islands between301 San Justo St.
June and November.San Juan 00905tel. 1/809/721-2400fax 1/809
There is plenty to due on the island for the725-4417
adventurer in you or you can just sit and relax byUnited States:
a palm tree sip on a tropical drink with a goodCommonwealth of Puerto Rico Tourism Company
book and enjoy the warm island breezes. But if575 Fifth Ave.