OBAMA TO VISIT PUERTO RICO
The US President Obama is all set to visit Puerto Rico in the near future. The 4 million Puerto Ricans who live on the island are citizens but cannot vote in U.S. presidential elections. The 4.2 million Puerto Ricans who live in the United States, however, can vote and, almost unnoticed, they have amassed significant political clout in several states that will be key to Obama’s 2012 hopes.
PUERTO RICO RICHLY REWARDED
Puerto Rico has been richly rewarded with increasing tourists due to the recent campaign.First quarter 2011 hotel occupancy rates show a four percent increase over 2010, and Puerto Rico tourism officials anticipate a three-to-four percent rise in total tourism visits this year.
If confirmed, this would represent the first increase in five years.
WHERE TO GO IN PUERTO RICO
Puerto Rico is where the easygoing Caribbean collides with the slick efficiency of modern America over syncopated Latin rhythms and rose-tinted tropical sunsets. The result is a colorful, diverse and culturally unique island that is often as confusing as it is cosmopolitan.
Hip, funky restaurants nestle next to 15th-century Spanish forts; sprawling concrete shopping malls encroach upon the fecund tropical rainforests; and glitzy casinos lie juxtaposed against some of the most stunning beaches, caves and offshore coral reefs in the Caribbean.
PUERTO RICO HILTON OFFER
This winter, a selection of Hilton Worldwide’s hotels' resorts in Puerto Rico are encouraging travelers to flee plummeting temperatures and escape to the tropical island of enchantment with the Puerto Rico Sparkles promotion. Now through Jan. 31, 2011, vacationers will experience the ultimate Caribbean retreat with affordable rates, their fourth night free, complimentary breakfast and a chance to win British Grand Prix Tickets.
NEW PUERTO RICO FERRY CROSSINGS
Puerto Rico is adding a new ferry for the first time in nearly two decades to the route that runs from Old San Juan to Catano, site of the island’s famous Bacardi rum factory.
The launch of the air-conditioned boat that can carry 149 passengers comes at the start of the high tourist season for the U.S. Caribbean territory.
