On your Caribbean honeymoon, take a walk on the wild side and enjoy romance, adventure and pampering in these rich, tropical environments.
By: Jill Fergus
Puerto Rico
A honeymoon to Puerto Rico is a cinch — English is widely spoken, U.S. dollars are accepted and the island is serviced by loads of non-stop flights. In addition to fab beaches, a sizzling nightlife and historic Old San Juan, there are rainforest adventures that will satisfy thrill-seekers.
Photo courtesy of La Concha Resorts
What to Do:
Replete with plenty of lush foliage and cascading waterfalls, El Yunque, about an hour’s drive from San Juan, is the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest system. All levels of hiking trails crisscross the 28,000-acre park. One of the most popular paths is La Mina, which winds up at beautiful La Mina Falls (the reward is a refreshing dip, so be sure to wear your bathing suit). Along the way, keep an eye out for animals found only here, including the coqui tree frog and the Puerto Rican parrot.
Where to Stay:
In the heart of Old San Juan, with its Spanish colonial buildings and cobblestone streets, Hotel El Convento is a 17th-century convent-turned-luxury boutique hotel whose 58 rooms feature wood-beamed ceilings and wrought-iron chandeliers. The courtyard houses a popular tapas bar (room rates start at $210 a night; elconvento.com).
If you prefer to stay right on the beach, check into La Concha Resort, with 485 rooms and a 24-hour casino, located on a prime waterfront stretch in the hip Condado district (room rates start at $199 a night; laconcharesort.com).
