Category Archives: Puerto Rico
Unforgettable Alternative Spring Break: Explore Puerto Rico
February 17, 2025In recent years, student travel to Puerto Rico has seen a notable increase, with various educational institutions organizing trips that combine service learning, cultural immersion, and academic study. More and more students from colleges and universities around the globe are choosing alternative spring break (ABS) destinations, such as Puerto Rico, specifically for experiential learning opportunities….
Puerto Rico Featured on Good Morning America
July 10, 2024Good Morning America recently did a feature segment on travel in Puerto Rico. You can watch the segment here.
SYTA: Water Sliding in Puerto Rico
August 18, 2021Here is a great article that SYTA recently published about water sliding in Puerto Rico and how it is an example of the resilience of the tour industry in Puerto Rico.
Video From Discover Puerto Rico
January 17, 2020This video was just released by Discover Puerto Rico today. The island is open for tourism!
The Tonight Show Live from San Juan, PR!
December 19, 2018Exciting News! The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon is coming to Puerto Rico as part of the Hamilton Musical events with special guest including Lin-Manuel Miranda This special show will be aired live on NBC on January 15, 2019 and will include an airing of a special Hamilton performance. Perfectly put by Jimmy Fallon himself, “it’s…
Holiday Traditions of Puerto Rico
December 7, 2018Puerto Rico is able to transform into every tourist’s ideal location at any time of the year. One of the greatest times of the year to visit the island is during the holiday season. Accompanied by a breezy 75-85°F weather, no place has a longer and more diverse holiday season than we do in Puerto…
Are Your Souvenirs Authentic?
August 1, 2017We all do it. We go on a trip or vacation and we bring back souvenirs. How often have you given thought to how authentic your souvenirs are? Have you ever considered whether your souvenirs are ethically sourced? Could buying that item cause harm to a country, an economy, an ecosystem, or an endangered species?…
Farming Experiences a Revival in Puerto Rico
June 9, 2017Up until the 1940’s, agriculture was a dominant industry on the island with crops such as cocoa, sugarcane, coffee, plantains, bananas, and even rice. Unfortunately, farming has dwindled to almost nothing over the last few decades. Puerto Rico now imports 80% of its food from other countries. Over the last few years, this trend is…
Puerto Ricans Experience Economic Growth
The Puerto Rican government may be struggling financially, but that is not necessarily true of the Puerto Rican people. The tourism industry is experiencing economic growth as more and more cruise ships pour into Old San Juan every day. The influx of tourists is having a positive impact on restaurants, shops, taxi drivers, tour operators, and artisans.
San Juan Ranked #20 in NTA’s top 21 Student Destinations!
May 10, 2017NTA recently wrote an article highlighting the top 21 student travel destinations and San Juan ranked #20! The organization spotlighted Vamonos Tours and quoted our president, Jorge Pardo. Click the link below to find out why San Juan is one of the top 21 destinations for youth travel.