Caribbean Destinations Heating Up for American Winter Travelers

As Americans prepare for their winter getaways in 2024-2025, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, and the Mexican Caribbean are seeing a surge in popularity. Data from Mabrian travel intelligence shows these destinations are attracting more American travelers than ever before, while other Caribbean islands experience a slight decline in interest. This trend is driven by a combination of factors, including new airport openings and the allure of diverse landscapes and experiences.

Puerto Rico Gubernatorial Candidates’ Stances on Cannabis: From Medical to Decriminalization

As Puerto Rico prepares for gubernatorial elections, the candidates’ views on cannabis have come into focus. While recreational use remains illegal, the leading contenders – Jenniffer González, Jesús Manuel Ortiz, and Juan Dalmau – have all expressed support for varying levels of cannabis reform, ranging from expanding the medical cannabis industry to decriminalization.

Hurricane Ernesto Heads Toward Bermuda After Battering Puerto Rico

Hurricane Ernesto, after causing flooding and damaging winds in Puerto Rico and the Lesser Antilles, is now heading toward Bermuda, posing a significant threat to the island. The storm is expected to strengthen and could reach near-major hurricane status before making its closest approach to Bermuda on Saturday. Meanwhile, Ernesto’s swells are causing dangerous rip currents along the US East Coast.

Hurricane Ernesto Batters Puerto Rico, Threatens Bermuda

Hurricane Ernesto, a Category 1 storm, brought heavy rain and power outages to Puerto Rico before moving towards Bermuda. The storm is expected to strengthen and could become a Category 3 hurricane by Friday. Bermuda is under a hurricane watch with tropical storm conditions possible on Friday and hurricane conditions possible on Saturday. Ernesto’s impact on Puerto Rico highlights the island’s ongoing struggle to rebuild its power grid after Hurricane Maria in 2017.

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