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.
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Puerto Rico’s Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport (SJU) will soon welcome a new Escape Lounge, offering travelers a vibrant and luxurious experience with exclusive amenities. The lounge will feature seasonal dining, local beverages, and various amenities like power outlets, high-speed WiFi, and activity packs for children.
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.
Dariana Ramirez Figueroa, a Vogue Club member from Puerto Rico, shares her signature style, favorite designers, and beauty secrets. Discover her love for natural looks, statement accessories, and organic beauty products.
Discover Puerto Rico, the island’s tourism promotion organization, has launched a free media library featuring stunning images of Puerto Rico’s attractions, activities, and municipalities. This resource is available to tourism partners and media professionals, allowing them to utilize these images with proper attribution.
Puerto Rico’s meetings, conventions, and sports sector achieved a record-breaking $192.3 million in sales for fiscal year 2024, reflecting an 8% increase from the previous year and a remarkable 249% rise compared to pre-pandemic levels. This success is attributed to strategic efforts in the MICE market and a growing demand for the island’s diverse offerings.
Hurricane Ernesto, which rapidly intensified after forming in the Caribbean, has caused widespread damage in Puerto Rico, leaving over 700,000 residents without power. The hurricane, which unexpectedly veered north, is now on a trajectory towards Atlantic Canada, potentially bringing high winds, heavy rainfall, and coastal flooding.
Hurricane Ernesto, which formed from Tropical Storm Ernesto, caused significant power outages in Puerto Rico and led to travel disruptions across the Caribbean. Cruise lines have adjusted itineraries, and airports in Florida and Puerto Rico have experienced delays and cancellations. The storm is currently approaching Bermuda, which has issued a hurricane warning.
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, 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.