Sunsets in San Juan

When you’re in Puerto Rico, make sure you spend a Sunday afternoon strolling along the streets of Old San Juan. Cap of the day by enjoying a free event hosted by the Puerto Rican Tourism Company called Atardecer Romántico, or “Romantic Sunset”. Read more

Tummy Yummy in Puerto Rico

Most people come to Puerto Rico for sunny weather and beautiful beaches, but did you know about its terrific variety of restaurants? Authentic ethnic cooking to seafood, here’s a short list of places you might want to check out. Read more

Puerto Rican Showplace

If you’re a fan of the performing arts, you won’t be disappointed with the quality and diversity of theater and music venues in Puerto Rico. One you must check out is the spectacular Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré in Santurce. It’s the city’s contemporary, expansive and beautiful performing arts center. With three distinct theater and concert halls, this is the place to catch a performance of the opera, ballet or a play. It’s also an outstanding venue for a classical music symphony.

Salsa Nights

Heat things up in the evening at one of Puerto Rico’s most famous clubs – the Nuyorican Café. Located in Old San Juan, the café is a soulful place to hang out and watch new and up coming artists. The music scene is really happening and the café sells CDs of the artists who perform there. Enjoy terrific Latin music in a very Bohemian atmosphere and get a real taste of authentic Puerto Rican culture. You can also grab a bite to eat at the cafe. The food is good and priced right. Read more

Giddy Up in Puerto Rico

With a rich tradition of breeding and showing beautiful Paso Fino horses, Puerto Ricans love equestrian activities. Thoroughbred racing is popular, and it is commonplace to find families and friends trotting through country towns. So when you go to Puerto Rico you must take time for your own romantic horseback ride. There are several stables which offer tours. Read more

Light Up Your Life

If you want to experience something truly unique when you’re in Puerto Rico, travel to Vieques Island and visit Mosquito Bay. Commonly referred to as Bioluminescent Bay or Bio Bay for short, this is a special place where the water illuminates when you swim in it or kayak through it. Read more

Great Eats in Alexandria

Most people go to Alexandria to walk cobblestone streets and enjoy its historical surroundings. Another great reason to take a trip to Alexandria is food. It has more than its fair share of terrific restaurants. Here’s a short list of places that you might want to try. Read more

A Hotbed for the Performing Arts

Whether you love pop, country, folk, blues, orchestra, dance, theater or opera Wolf Trap Farm Park in Washington, DC is the perfect place to catch a show. Known as America’s National Park for the Performing Arts, this show venue offers something to see for everyone age 8 to 80. Read more

Black History Remembered

Touring the Alexandria Black History Museum is a great way to spend a few hours in Alexandria. Dedicated to the history and accomplishments of African Americans in Alexandria, this museum is filled with paintings, photographs, books and other memorabilia documenting the story of the African American experience in Virginia since the 1700s. Read more

Wild Fun in Washington DC

Take a walk on the wild side with a visit to the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington DC. This 163-acre park in the heart of the city is a fantastic place to see and learn about the 2,000 animals representing nearly 400 species. You’ll get to see some of the rarest animals in the world as nearly a quarter of the animals are members of the endangered species list including Asian elephants, white-naped cranes and western lowland gorillas. Read more

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