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Whether you’re looking for local travel tips or easy guides to help you explore the island, the Marco Polo Collection’s blog is full of ideas to elevate your next stay in Puerto Rico. Browse the latest entries below…
A Stylish Detour in Miramar & Santurce
From James Beard-nominated chefs to buzzy new bars, Miramar & santurce is where the creative energy is running high. Conveniently located between Old San Juan and SJU airport—just a 15 min drive from Ocean Park and Isla Verde and around the corner of Condado—the...
Nonstop to Paradise: Find Direct Flights to San Juan
Thinking about Puerto Rico for your next getaway? Good news.... getting here just got easier. This year, airlines are adding new routes to San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU)—increasing the number of nonstop flights. Whether you're looking for a...
Discover San Juan’s top events in summer 2025
From Def Leppard’s arena rock return on May 15 to a rare symphonic tribute to Héctor Lavoe on August 3, Puerto Rico’s summer calendar spans genres, generations, and stages. In between, you’ll find a flamenco-fueled concert by the Gipsy Kings (May 25), the islandwide...
Ocean Park: San Juan’s Effortlessly Cool Beach Neighborhood
No big hotel chains—just a long stretch of beach, a buzzing food scene, and a crowd that prefers things local. Ocean Park has always been a haven in the midst of the city: a laid-back, beachfront enclave where mid-century homes, guesthouses, and open-air cafés now sit...
Discover Two Coastal Destinations in Puerto Rico: Bahia Beach & Luquillo
Some travelers want private beaches and curated cocktails. Others prefer flip-flops, fish tacos, and a surfboard in hand. Luckily, our Marco Polo Travelers have options with two destinations east of San Juan—Bahía Beach and Luquillo. A short drive from each other,...
Savor Puerto Rico Cup by Cup: A Coffee Lover’s Guide
Puerto Rico's coffee heritage runs deep, once supplying beans so prized they were served at European royal courts and the Vatican—a gilded legacy now vaunted by premier island brands like Alto Grande. Closer to home, full-service panaderías (bakeries) have been the...
A Stylish Detour in Miramar & Santurce
From James Beard-nominated chefs to buzzy new bars, Miramar & santurce is where the creative energy is running high. Conveniently located between Old San Juan and SJU airport—just a 15 min drive from Ocean Park and Isla Verde and around the corner of Condado—the...
Nonstop to Paradise: Find Direct Flights to San Juan
Thinking about Puerto Rico for your next getaway? Good news.... getting here just got easier. This year, airlines are adding new routes to San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU)—increasing the number of nonstop flights. Whether you're looking for a...
Discover San Juan’s top events in summer 2025
From Def Leppard’s arena rock return on May 15 to a rare symphonic tribute to Héctor Lavoe on August 3, Puerto Rico’s summer calendar spans genres, generations, and stages. In between, you’ll find a flamenco-fueled concert by the Gipsy Kings (May 25), the islandwide...
Ocean Park: San Juan’s Effortlessly Cool Beach Neighborhood
No big hotel chains—just a long stretch of beach, a buzzing food scene, and a crowd that prefers things local. Ocean Park has always been a haven in the midst of the city: a laid-back, beachfront enclave where mid-century homes, guesthouses, and open-air cafés now sit...
Discover Two Coastal Destinations in Puerto Rico: Bahia Beach & Luquillo
Some travelers want private beaches and curated cocktails. Others prefer flip-flops, fish tacos, and a surfboard in hand. Luckily, our Marco Polo Travelers have options with two destinations east of San Juan—Bahía Beach and Luquillo. A short drive from each other,...
Savor Puerto Rico Cup by Cup: A Coffee Lover’s Guide
Puerto Rico's coffee heritage runs deep, once supplying beans so prized they were served at European royal courts and the Vatican—a gilded legacy now vaunted by premier island brands like Alto Grande. Closer to home, full-service panaderías (bakeries) have been the...