{"id":50171,"date":"2017-01-12T13:23:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-12T12:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-escape-the-cold-puerto-rico-offers-a-worry-free-beach-vacation\/"},"modified":"2017-01-12T14:24:03","modified_gmt":"2017-01-12T18:24:03","slug":"escape-el-frio-puerto-rico-le-ofrece-vacaciones-en-la-playa-y-sin-preocupaciones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/escape-el-frio-puerto-rico-le-ofrece-vacaciones-en-la-playa-y-sin-preocupaciones\/","title":{"rendered":"Escape the Cold! Puerto Rico Offers a Worry-Free Beach Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p>\n    <\/p>\n<p>\n    <\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 12, 2017<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/\u00a0&#8212;<b>\u00a0<\/b>If your <span class=\"xn-chron\">New Year&#8217;s<\/span> resolution is to travel more, now is the perfect time for a quick and inexpensive beach vacation. Year after year, <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico<\/span> continues to earn its reputation as the &#8220;Jewel of the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean<\/span>&#8221; and with no need for a passport, U.S. citizens can visit its beaches and extensive coastline to escape the winter months for a worry-free beach vacation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg0eb0left\" style=\"TEXT-ALIGN: left; WIDTH: 100%\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg0eb0left\" title=\"The Puerto Rico Tourism Company Invites Travelers to Keep their Travel Resolutions and Experience the Island (Photo Credit: Intercontinental San Juan)\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The Puerto Rico Tourism Company Invites Travelers to Keep their Travel Resolutions and Experience the Island (Photo Credit: Intercontinental San Juan)\" align=\"middle\" src=\"http:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/456813\/Puerto_Rico_Tourism_Intercontinental.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p>With more than 270 miles of coastline to explore, <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico<\/span> and its beaches have something to offer every type of traveler. Beachgoers can relax the day away with a swim in the ocean, a catamaran ride and surfing. For the more adventurous traveler, the island&#8217;s beaches offer an ideal setting for snorkeling and deep-sea diving. Maintain your wellness resolution and say &#8216;Namaste&#8217; on the island, as <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico&#8217;s<\/span> beaches are the perfect setting for a breathtaking sun salutation. Travelers can rise with the sun or take a sunset breath to truly get in touch with their inner-selves and the world around them\u2026 all while burning a few calories. <\/p>\n<p>In addition, <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico<\/span> is home to numerous blue flag beaches. These beaches are recognized for their water quality standards, safety, environmental education and sustainable boating tourism by the Foundation for Environmental Education. <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico&#8217;s<\/span> blue flag beaches include: Escambr\u00f3n in <span class=\"xn-location\">San Juan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Carolina Beach<\/span> in <span class=\"xn-location\">San Juan<\/span>, Seven Seas in Fajardo and La Monserrate in Luquillo.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to save? The Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) has partnered with popular booking sites, giving travelers the chance to save on their <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico<\/span> escape. Travelers can book on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.escapethecoldinpuertorico.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.escapethecoldinpuertorico.com<\/a> and save up to 60% on their hotel stay. <\/p>\n<p>For those ready to book a <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico<\/span> beach vacation, the following is current information to ensure a worry-free experience: <\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico<\/span> continues to win the fight against Zika as cases have markedly declined since <span class=\"xn-chron\">October 2016<\/span>, however, the PRTC continues to encourage travelers to take following precautionary steps while visiting <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico&#8217;s<\/span> beaches:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Purchase and use an EPA-registered insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE)\/para-menthane-diol (PMD), or IR3535. <\/li>\n<li>Follow instructions on repellent label and be sure to apply at proper intervals, as directed. <\/li>\n<li>When wearing sunscreen, be sure to apply sunscreen first, then repellent once sunscreen has dried. <\/li>\n<li>Cover exposed skin with long sleeves and long pants, when possible, especially when traveling through rainforests and around standing water. <\/li>\n<li>Keep all balcony doors and windows closed at night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For travel tips and more information about the Zika virus in <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico<\/span>, travelers are urged to visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/puertoriconow.seepuertorico.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">PuertoRicoNow.SeePuertoRico.com<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p><b>About Puerto Rico Tourism Company<br \/><\/b>The Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), founded in 1970, is a public corporation responsible for stimulating, promoting and regulating the development of the tourism industry.\u00a0\u00a0It markets\u00a0Puerto Rico\u00a0as a tourism destination through advertising, public relations and promotional activities; promotes tourism among visitors and local residents; provides visitor orientation and technical assistance to investors; evaluates tourism facilities and establishes standards of quality; and regulates and oversees gaming operations.\u00a0\u00a0PRTC has offices and representatives in the U.S. mainland,\u00a0Canada,\u00a0Europe\u00a0and\u00a0Latin America.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg8da0left\" style=\"TEXT-ALIGN: left; WIDTH: 100%\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg8da0left\" title=\"Official Logo of Puerto Rico Tourism Company\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Official Logo of Puerto Rico Tourism Company\" align=\"middle\" src=\"http:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/360380\/prtc___logo_logo_Logo.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/456813\/Puerto_Rico_Tourism_Intercontinental.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/456813\/Puerto_Rico_Tourism_Intercontinental.jpg<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/360380\/prtc___logo_logo_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/360380\/prtc___logo_logo_Logo.jpg<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p>\n    <\/p>\n<p>\n    <\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 12, 2017<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/\u00a0&#8212;<b>\u00a0<\/b>If your <span class=\"xn-chron\">New Year&#8217;s<\/span> resolution is to travel more, now is the perfect time for a quick and inexpensive beach vacation. 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