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Don't leave home without the basics! Do you need a passport to go to Puerto Rico? Should you fly or take a cruise? Do you know when hurricane season hits? Get the facts before you travel.
  1. Before You Go (4)
  2. Getting There (6)

Booking Your Puerto Rico Vacation Reservation

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How Safe is Puerto Rico?

A list of frequently asked questions about safety in Puerto Rico, including details on crime, health, and emergency numbers.

A Guide to Budget Travel to Puerto Rico

A comprehensive resource for the budget-minded traveler, from cheap hotels around the island, to great bargain restaurants, to free activities. These tips should help save you some money when you plan your Puerto Rican vacation.

Safety Tips for Travelers to Puerto Rico

Basic tips to help you stay safe on your visit to Puerto Rico.

Six reasons to visit Puerto Rico in Hurricane Season

Visiting sun-splashed Puerto Rico in the middle of hurricane season sounds like a terrible idea, doesn't it? After all, who wants to spend a week looking out their hotel room at a rain-soaked beach? Well, before you look to other destinations, take a closer look at why Puerto Rico might just be an excellent off-season destination.

7 Days in Paradise: An Itinerary for Your Puerto Rico Vacation

A step-by-step itinerary for a seven-day Puerto Rico vacation, including where to go, what to see and do, where to dine, and other useful tips.

Planning Your Puerto Rico Vacation

Tips, suggestions, and ideas to help you plan your Puerto Rico vacation, including where to visit, where to stay, what to see, and what you need to know before you travel.

Puerto Rico Over the Weekend: A 3-Day Itinerary

Traveling to Puerto Rico for the weekend? Take a look at this three-day itinerary, which will guide you through historic Old San Juan, lush and tropical El Yunque, and the ritzy resort strip.

Five Ways to Have Fun in Puerto Rico on a Rainy Day

Whether it's hurricane season or just an off-day of bad weather, rain in Puerto Rico can dampen your beach-going ambitions. Never fear: here are five ways to have fun in Puerto Rico on a rainy day.

Travel Time to Puerto Rico from Major U.S. Cities

Length of time it takes to fly to San Juan, Puerto Rico from major cities in the U.S.

Why You Should Host Your Event or Function in Puerto Rico

For a small island, Puerto Rico sees a lot of activity from just about every travel group: tourists, honeymooners, business travelers and even those looking for a tropical retirement home. One of the island's strengths is its ability to host large groups, a variety of events, and virtually any type of corporate function.

Travel and Sports Magazine

One of Puerto Rico's main tourism resources, Travel and Sports Magazine is frequently updated and provides detailed overviews of each region on the island. Browse through the site to help you plan what to see and do when you get to Puerto Rico.

The Girls' Guide to Puerto Rico

An interesting resource for women, the Girls' Guide to the World has a section on Puerto Rico Travel, with their choices for top places to stay, eat, drink, shop, and more.

Tips for Traveling During Hurricane Season

Tips for safety and preparedness for travelers who find themselves in Puerto Rico when a hurricane hits.

How to Get Around in Puerto Rico

Need help getting around Puerto Rico? Here are your transportation options on the ground, including ferries taxis, and airlines that service the island.

Get to Know Puerto Rico's Regions

An overview of the six tourist regions that make up Puerto Rico. Each one offers its share of adventures, attractions and unique destinations, and each is worth exploring.

Allen's Puerto Rico Honeymoon

Reader Allen recounts his unforgettable Puerto Rico honeymoon vacation.

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