Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
Sun-seekers will be charmed by Puerto Rico over the holidays. Driving around the island takes less than a day and follows miles of pristine coast, but no need to rush. Colonial towns and the Festivals de Navidad, beaches, dining, international casinos and world-class golf courses wait to be explored.
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Where to Stay:
Hotels:
Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa -- A Wyndham Grand Resort - The Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa, a Wyndham Grand Resort nestled in a lush hideaway on the "Isle of Enchantment," was created to pamper and impress. This resort has breathtaking ocean views that are rivaled only by the elegant tropical décor of its 600 guest rooms and 72 superbly appointed suites. Each room and suite surrounds you in the comforts of home -- with the added convenience of an award-winning staff at your beck and call. Deals for the Wyndham Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa -- Click here.
What to do:
• Sun-seekers will be charmed by Puerto Rico over the holidays. Driving around the island takes less than a day and follows miles of pristine coast, but no need to rush. Colonial towns and the Festivals de Navidad, beaches, dining, international casinos and world-class golf courses wait to be explored.
• Head to Old San Juan, an atmospheric place to wander, with the famed Castillo de San Felipe del Morro, along with folk art, shops and galleries. Or visit Puerto Rico's hidden gem, Ponce, a city that takes you back to the colonial days of the island's Spanish settlement with its restored neoclassical architecture and romantic horse-drawn carriage rides.
• For such a small island, there's a lot to do for families or couples. For a day filled with activity, try hiking in the rainforest, scuba diving or swimming in Vieques' glowing Bioluminescent Bay, Or bask in the sun at the famous Flamenco Beach, a Caribbean paradise with a wide sandy beach surrounded by lush greenery.
• If you are part of the theatre crowd, you'll love Old San Juan's historic Teatro Tapia which presents a variety of plays, ballets and concerts.
• Puerto Rico has fabulous dining. There are a few great American restaurants there like Morton's of Chicago and Ruth's Chris, but for some of the local fare, try the romantic DragonFly or tapas at Colodas in San Juan, or El Rincon Argentino and Mark's at the Melia in Ponce.
• To plan an enriching holiday getaway, to go Wyndham Worldwide for a choice of hotels or the award-winning Wyndham Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa.
