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MONTREAL, Canada — Air Canada on Saturday inaugurated a new non-stop service between Montreal and Puerto Rico. The morning departure of Air Canada flight AC958 marks the beginning of weekly flights from Montreal to San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, which will operate as a seasonal service this winter. “This new route from Montreal…

For a quick and easy getaway, Puerto Rico is a no-brainer. With direct flights from 20 U.S. cities, and no passport needed to gain entry for U.S. citizens, traveling to the island is a breeze. Plus, the island’s rich culture will make you feel like you’ve traveled somewhere exotic, even though you’re still on U.S….

Travelers looking for a quick and inexpensive escape from the dreary chill of winter need look no further than Puerto Rico. With miles of balmy beaches, unique natural wonders, bustling food and arts scenes — not to mention the ease of getting there — the Caribbean paradise has become a must-do destination for U.S. vacationers…

Look at a map of the Caribbean and Puerto Rico seems to be playing piggy in the middle. Sandwiched between budget beauty the Dominican Republic, and exclusive yachty haven the British Virgin Islands, you don’t hear so much about Puerto Rico, but that’s all about to change. This former Spanish colony and US territory is…

A new destination for surfers and foodies. A handful of New York City exiles are defying the island’s troubles and turning the tiny surf town of Isabela into a hot spot that draws those escaping the East Coast winter. The Brooklyn-raised chef Wilson Davalos launched the chic, 20-seat restaurant CLMDO in 2014, which sparked a…

What holiday scenario could beat having a paradisiacal beach all to yourself, or a never-ending blanket of snow with not a soul in sight? Most of us ache for the chance to cross unchartered tourist territory, with ‘hidden gem’ tips the travel holy grail. And as the new year dawns, the desire in us to…

The weather: average year round is 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Very few homes have, including where I am staying. There is always a nice breeze coming through the windows. At this time of year it doesn’t rain too often. Sometimes we get a little shower in the early morning, but by the time we load up…

Upon our arrival, and after a night in San Juan, we connected with a público, Puerto Rico’s long-distance taxi services, and made our way to the city of Fajardo, on the island’s eastern coastline – we were headed to a little island 20 miles east – Culebra. Because of its small size, Isla Culebra has…

A bold generation of Puerto Rican chefs, artists and hoteliers is now ready for its close-up. Melvin Martínez, a burly, soft-spoken 35-year-old painter, stands in the center of his studio in San Juan’s Santurce neighborhood. A fleck of silver glitter is stuck to his neck, another twinkles from his brow. Martínez is one of the…

La Cueva del Indio How to get there: Take Route 22 out of Arecibo. Turn right at Route 2 and go over a few bridges. At the light, take a left, followed by a quick right turn onto 681. Follow this to kilomete 7.8 or so and look for a sign on the left in…

The most difficult part about the caves in Puerto Rico? Figuring out how to get to them. Maybe it’s my suburban upbringing talking, but the region seems to have a pretty strong aversion to road signage. Still, pick the right dirt road to turn on or find the correct gas station to park at, and…

Puerto Rico has been a U.S. territory since 1902, and the advantages for U.S. travelers are evident — a passport isn’t necessary, American currency is in use, and driving is on the right side. The capital city, San Juan, is the ideal place to begin for any first-time visitor. It is a popular destination for…