Year after year Puerto Rico proves to be the ideal destination for travelers wanting to experience the best of the Caribbean, the conveniences of a modern metropolis and the simplicity of U.S. travel.  A passport is not required, English and Spanish coexist happily – and so do arroz con gandules and hamburgers! And when visiting the Island head straight from the airport to the San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino.

Located only minutes from the airport, the property sits in one of San Juan’s most alluring beaches and has some of the most extraordinary views in the Caribbean. The resort can prove to be a destination all its own.  Especially for those who enjoy a little gambling!

With 513 guest rooms and 12 Suites the San Juan Marriott is one of the Island’s most outstanding hotels.  As a matter of fact, the Puerto Rico Tourism Company named it Best of The Best for all around quality and service. 

Recently renovated, the resort has a stylish décor that perfectly combines modern city living with Caribbean flavor.  All essential amenities are included: individual climate control, “Revive” luxurious bedding – down comforters, custom duvets, cotton-rich linens, down pillows – separate tub and shower, extensive cable channel selections, high speed wireless internet access, two-line phones and flat screen HDTVs with jack pack and iPod compatibility. There is a business center to serve all your needs, 14 meeting rooms and a total of 10,783 square feet of meeting space. 
 

If you just want to relax you can enjoy the spa, spend some time in the fully equipped gym, gamble to your heart’s – or wallet’s – desire, or spend nothing and immerse yourself in the majesty of turquoise waters, warm breezes and radiant sun.   
The restaurant options are varied and exquisite.  There is La Vista Latin Grill surrounded by stunning pool and ocean views. Ristorante Tuscany serves Italian fare and is considered one of the city’s best.  There is the hot and happening Lobby with nightly live entertainment and dancing, and for a quick pick me up visit the Coffee Merchant and Bake Shop serving freshly ground mountain grown Puerto Rican coffee. For a taste of Chinese explore Wan Chai Noodle. La Isla Grill and Pool Bar has the best tropical drinks and light fare.  And steps away from the Atlantic Ocean is Beach Bar offering the perfect spot to make new friends. 

Whether business or pleasure, the San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino has it all.  If you want to venture around the island and explore then here are two nearby and unforgettable options.   

San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
1309 Ashford Avenue, San Juan, 00907 Puerto Rico * 1=787-722-7000 * 1-888-817-2033
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sjupr-san-juan-marriott-resort-and-stellaris-casino/ 

Rio Camuy Cave Park 

Only a couple of hours from San Juan is the Rio Camuy Cave Park situated on 268-acres of nature’s best. The park is the site of miles of subterranean caverns that were carved out of the limestone by the Camuy River more than a million years ago. This is the third-largest cave system in the world. So far only seven miles of the caves have been fully explored, but there are now 16 entrances to what is believed to be the world’s largest cave network.

Just take a walk down 200 feet into a fern-filled ravine to explore the cathedral-like caverns. Here you will find stalactites, stalagmites and thousands of bats. The park has picnic areas, walking trails, food outlets, an exhibition hall and a souvenir shop.

Route 129, Km 9.8, Camuy * Tel. (787) 898-3100
http://www.topuertorico.org/city/camuy.shtml 

WOW! Surfing School

If bats aren’t really your thing then how about paddleboard?!Standup paddleboard is one of the hot new sports and Puerto Rico is the ideal place to try it. Your first stop should be the WOW!! Surfing School & Water Sports. Located near the San Juan Marriott, the school offers paddleboard and surfing lessons in San Juan and Isla Verde. The watersports options are more varied than your typical find.  Here you have surfing, lessons, stand up paddle boards, boogie boards, kayaks, snorkeling & surf board rental. There is also Jet Ski rental and Jet Ski tour

www.wowsurfingschool.com  787-955-6059, 787-955-6059