PUERTO RICO HOTELS & RESORTS
Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island that is a self governing commonwealth of the United States of America. Located in the Caribbean Sea to the east of the Dominican Republic and west of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico lies on a key shipping lane to the Panama Canal - the Mona Passage.
PUERTO RICO HOTELS & RESORTS:
Anasco Hotels,
Isabela Hotels,
San Juan Hotels,
Vieques Hotels,
Vieques
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Rincon Beach Resort Anasco
4 Star Hotels - Rincon Beach Resort is located between Puerto Rico's panoramic mountains and the Atlantic Ocean on the shore of the Sunset Capital of Puerto Rico. This exclusive boutique-hotel has the ideal ambiance for a well-deserved fun filled vacation. It is located just 15 minutes from the CBD ...
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| ISABELA HOTELS, PUERTO RICO |
Villa Montana Beach Resort Isabela
4 Star Hotels - Villa Montana Beach Resort nestles in the quiet seclusion of its primeval natural Caribbean splendor. The villas are on a secluded, 30-acre beachfront resort location sheltered by limestone cliffs with forty-one, two and three-bedroom plantations-style villas. Superb, yet informal dining is found at the beachfront ...
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El Convento Hotel San Juan
4 Star Hotels - Located in the heart of Old San Juan, the El Convento Hotel San Juan has set new standards of luxury, comfort and service while preserving the unique character and mystique of the hotel. This is a boutique style hotel that celebrates the days of Old World style, creating a welcome ...
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Miramar Hotel San Juan
3 Star Hotels - The Miramar Hotel is a charming, intimate European style hotel located in Miramar, one of San Juan's most historic neighbourhoods, overlooking the Condado Lagoon, right on Ponce de Leon Avenue. Only a short walk away, are several restaurants, movie theatres, shops and the vibrant nightlife ...
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Normandie Hotel San Juan
3 Star Hotels - The finest boutique hotel in Puerto Rico, Normandie Hotel San Juan is an ocean front property located between picturesque Old San Juan and popular Condado Beach. Guests are offered 173 guest rooms spread across 7 floors. All rooms are well-furnished and air-conditioned ...
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San Juan Beach Hotel San Juan
3 Star Hotels - San Juan Beach Hotel is located only minutes from the Island's central business district, the Golden Mile in Hato Rey, Plaza Las Americas and the historic city of Old San Juan. Beachfront, the hotel is walking distance from the finest restaurants, other popular beach areas and high fashion ...
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Best Western San Juan Airport Hotel
2.5 Star Hotels - The only hotel located at the airport, the Best Western San Juan Airport Hotel is at the curbside entrance of the American Airline terminal. The hotel is sure to exceed the standards and amenities in its commitment to your comfort. Best Western San Juan boasts 125 comfortable guest rooms ...
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Comfort Inn San Juan
2.5 Star Hotels - Located in the Condado section of San Juan, the Comfort Inn is an ideal place for guests to reside. The property is jut a block from the ocean as well as from the Ashford Avenue with its casinos, nightclubs and numerous restaurants. In addition, the Inn is just 3 miles away from the city of Old San Juan ...
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Coral by the Sea Hotel
2.5 Star Hotels - The Coral by the Sea Hotel is located in the centre of the San Juan tourist area and is within walking distance from the Isla Verde Beach. The San Juan International Airport is only a 5-minute drive from the hotel, while the Old City of San Juan is 15 minutes away. The hotel comprises 68 comfortable ...
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El Canario by the Sea Resort San Juan
2 Star Hotels - The El Canario by the Sea Resort San Juan is an affordable beachside Bed and Breakfast located adjacent to the San Juan Marriott and Stellaris Casino in the heart of Conlado. This resort is situated just a short stroll from El Canario by the Sea along Ashford Avenue and its side streets ...
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Martineau Bay Resort Vieques
4 Star Hotels - The plantation-style resort offers unmatched elegance and service, pristinely set overlooking two secluded, picturesque beaches on the Atlantic Ocean. On the north shore of the island of Vieques, this Martineau Bay Resort sits above two intimate beaches and has a large bi-level pool ...
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HISTORY OF PUERTO RICO:
Populated for centuries by Taino indians, the island was claimed by the Spanish Crown in 1493 following Columbus' second voyage to the Americas. Like many other spanish colonies in the caribbean region (Cuba ,Venezuela) spanish culture became dominant with a blend of, in Puerto Rico's case, Taino roots and African influence due to the slaves that were introduced in the 18th century. By the end of the 19th century a Puerto Rican national identity was being formed within the sovereignty of Spain.
In 1868 the first independence revolt against the spanish regime occurred in the mountain region municipality of Lares and was named 'Grito de Lares'.In 1898, after 400 years of spanish colonial rule , Puerto Rico was ceded to the U.S. as a result of the Spanish-American War. Puerto Ricans were granted statutory U.S. citizenship in 1917, and popularly elected governors have served since 1948. In 1952, a constitution was enacted providing for self-government as a commonwealth associated to the U.S. (official name in spanish: Estado Libre Associado).
Even though Puerto Rico is not a sovereign state it is considered a country by the United Nations since 1953. Puerto Rico participates as a nation in all international sport events and has it's own national olympic team. In plebiscites held in 1967, 1993, and 1998, voters chose to retain U.S. commonwealth status, rather than become the 51st state of the United States of America or an independent nation.
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SHOPPING IN PUERTO RICO:
Puerto Rico is full of modern shopping malls and centers. The most notable of which, Plaza las Americas, is currently the largest such shopping mall in the Caribbean and offers a wide array of designer stores, eating facilities and movie theater.
You might want to check out the Belz Factory Outlets and the Prime Outlets of Puerto Rico.
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