![]() ![]() On this Sunday, we would enjoy refreshing dips in beautiful clear waters with the locals who would make a day of it by having family BBQs by the shores. Another wonderful experience was following a trail downwards to a river and enjoy swimming in mountain fed waters. Highlights here would bring us to the top of a tall manmade stone tower to view the magnificent greenery of the surroundings. This time we would head inland and upwards to the hills of the El Yunque forest which is considered the only tropical forest in the US National Forest system. Due to its distance from the mainland, there were very few tourists and we felt we found an earthly paradise, something out of a postcard.Īnother day and another outdoor adventure. Crystal blue waters and lush tropical greenery dominated the scenery. There we would find one of the most amazing sandy beaches I have ever been on. We would eagerly drive to a port and embark on a small boat to the magnificent Culebria Island. Life could not be better on this beautiful hot and sunny Puerto Rican day. So big and complete was the resort that on the national holiday – Noche de San Juan – the hotel held a spectacular fashion show, followed by DJs, dancing, and a nighttime beach party where both locals and guests partied to the early morning. Notable to mention, the hotel s meals were delicious, well presented and world class with seating by the ocean that made it even more memorable. Spacious and modern looking rooms were clean, comfortable, and relaxing. From the upper floors of the high-rise, I would have magnificent views of the ocean, beautiful beach, and surrounding district. Our accommodation was nothing short of breathtaking. I could only say this hotel was hip and happening, with a fresh, vibrant, and young feel to it. Situated close to old San Juan, this would be our hub for many day trips to the other parts of the island. Yes, other island nations had natural beauty, great resorts and some a well-developed infrastructure, but none had all of these in abundance like this ‘Star in the Caribbean’.Ī destination on its own, La Concha Renaissance has what it takes to make any Puerto Rican visit complete. Having traveled to many other nearby islands, Puerto Rico looked like an opulent heaven. But what struck me most was the richness of the island, after all the Spanish word ‘Rico’ meaning ‘rich’ in English was applicable to how clean and developed the island was. It would include a half day of horseback riding through the magnificent and lush rainforest. That one-day stop would be a great introduction. The one-day stop would whet my appetite and what followed a few weeks later would satisfy my hunger. I had scheduled a weeklong tour of the island before we went on a Caribbean cruise with a port-of-call in San Juan. Funny how things work out as this past year I would finally visit this beautiful paradise not once but twice. Puerto Rico has been on my bucket list for many years. Puerto Rico Puerto Rico – the Star of the CaribbeanĪrticle and photography by Michael Morcos ![]()
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