Don't be fooled into thinking that Puerto Rico is just a stop for cruise liners! The islands of Puerto Rico are as rich and diverse as any you'll find in the Caribbean. Six monuments in Old San Juan are listed among the United Nations world-class historic sites, along with the Taj Mahal! Old San Juan provides a striking contrast to the modern city with its Gothic cathedrals, 400-year-old forts and massive sandstone city walls. Along with a visit to this spectacular colonial city we will travel into the rainforest where we have the opportunity to explore the forest and learn about the local environment. The island's national mascot, the tiny coqui frog, which can only survive on Puerto Rican soil is found here. Within this fragile environment over 240 species of trees, some of them thousands of years old, flourish along with 50 species of ferns and 20 different varieties of orchids.

The island of Vieques, off Puerto Rico's east coast, is renowned for its beautiful beaches, and we'll take the opportunity to enjoy some of them. The snorkeling here is superb and in the evening we visit one of the world's finest bioluminescent bays to swim in its glowing waters. At a local museum we get an introduction to the historical and political history of the island. A day for relaxing and enjoying the island's slow pace has been set aside before returning to San Juan. Relax at our comfortable hotel, wander the town of Isabel Segunda or bask in the sun at the seashore.

This is an opportunity to experience Puerto Rico's unique attractions and discover the islands few visitors see. We hope you'll join us!

Trip begins and ends in San Juan.