Columnist Michael Patrick Shiels took his mother Gladys to Puerto Rica's Royal Sonesta San Juan for a vacation recently.

Columnist Michael Patrick Shiels took his mother Gladys to Puerto Rica's Royal Sonesta San Juan for a vacation recently.

But beyond its ease of travel, the island’s cultural depth, natural wonders, and rapidly evolving food scene prove that Puerto Rico is far more than just a tropical beach escape. Puerto Rico’s ...

The resort beaches in Condado and Isla Verde are beautiful, but if you tire of the same old scenery, take a 30-mile drive east from San Juan along Route 3 to Luquillo Beach. Families flock to this ...

Located near the Isla Verde resort district in the metro area, lengthy Carolina Beach is a popular public beach among both visitors and locals. Families especially love its white sand, warm water ...

As a Puerto Rico local, I’d say Isla Verde is both one of the best ... It features a terrace with a beautiful view of Isla Verde Beach. You’ll be pleasantly surprised with fresh ingredients on your ...

But beyond its ease of travel, the island’s cultural depth, natural wonders, and rapidly evolving food scene prove that Puerto Rico is far more than just a tropical beach escape ... farm-to-table ...