After two years of cancelled weddings, couples are diverting their wedding dollars to smaller, more luxurious weddings, unique elopements, and lavish honeymoons. With the whole world at their fingertips, newlyweds (and newlyweds-to-be) are choosing Puerto Rico as the ultimate romantic destination.
- Location, Location, Location
- Under four hours away, fantastic weather, white sandy beaches and luscious green backdrop
- multicultural heritage: You can taste the Spanish, African, and Indian influence in the air, in the food and throughout the music.
- technically part of the US, so many American chains are available on the island.
- Beautiful Blue Beach
- Puerto Rico’s Flamenco Beach on the island of Culebra ranks in the top 10
- Surfing on the coast of Rincon, exploring the black volcanic sands near Puerto Santiago, or lazing on Sun Bay in Vieques, there are beaches here for every type of beach activity.
- Hidden Spots for Private Moments
- Hire a boat or jump on a catamaran tour to swim, snorkel, or sun yourself on one of the many small, secluded islands.
- For those staying at El Conquistador Resort, enjoy a day at Palomino Island, a picturesque private island for guests only.
- El Yunque National Forest offers acres of luscious green for discovering romantic hideaways, and waterfalls perfect for an impromptu skinny dip.
- Old San Juan
- Old San Juan oozes old world charm with its cobbled streets and colourful houses.
- From traditional chocolate to Caribbean BBQ, Old San Juan has fare to suit any taste.
- Quaint parks and unique shops add to the romance, while Latin music serenades from doorways and the fresh smell of the Atlantic completes the dream.
- Sip Ron del Barilitto, or one of Puerto Rico’s other local rums, in one of the many lively bars, including La Factoria, named one of the world’s 50 Best Bars two years in a row.
- After exploring some original and exciting cocktails, salsa the night away until the sun rises over El Morro, the Spanish fortress.