Top ten reasons; to book Puerto Rico for your next meeting.You can get here from there, or almost anywhere As the airline hub An airline hub is an airport that an airline uses as a transfer point to get passengers to their intended destination. It is part of a hub and spoke model, where travelers moving between airports not served by direct flights change planes en route to their destinations. for the Caribbean, virtually every major airline offers service to Puerto Rico Puerto Rico (pwār`tō rē`kō), island (2005 est. pop. 3,917,000), 3,508 sq mi (9,086 sq km), West Indies, c.1,000 mi (1,610 km) SE of Miami, Fla. . Choose from over 500 non-stop flights per week from the U.S. and excellent connecting service from Europe and Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. . We weren't born yesterday With over 500 years of Spanish, Indian and African influence, we pride ourselves on a cultural legacy unparalleled in the Caribbean. We offer a rich diversity that lends itself to unmatched meeting possibilities and themed events. Forts, arsenals, 6th-century convents and more provide a unique staging ground for spectacular events. We're techno tropical With the most sophisticated technology available in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico is equipped to meet complex and cutting-edge meeting requirements. Satellite feeds, video conferencing See videoconferencing. (communications) video conferencing - A discussion between two or more groups of people who are in different places but can see and hear each other using electronic communications. , and many other services are all within easy reach. So are our endless beaches, tropical rainforests and bioluminescent bi·o·lu·mi·nes·cence n. Emission of visible light by living organisms such as the firefly and various fish, fungi, and bacteria. bi lagoons. We get a great report card Few destinations generate the level of excitement and event attendee satisfaction that Puerto Rico does. Attendance is high and attendees leave happy; ninety-four percent of planners express a high likelihood of returning to Puerto Rico. Our list of awards is too long to mention, and we blush easily... Sometimes, you can have it all Pristine beaches and cobblestone streets, tropical rainforests and sophisticated urban centers, historical cities and high-tech services, glittering nightlife and sun-drenched days, old-world charm and new-world Elan. Something for everyone? In a word, yes! World-class accommodations From expansive resorts and boutique hotels to city center properties and small quaint inns, Puerto Rico boasts some of the world's finest World's Finest may refer to:
Eat, drink and be merry The cuisines of the world can be found in Puerto Rico, from native fare (a mix of Spanish, Creole and Indian influence) to the cuisines of Europe and Asia, you'll find sophisticated restaurants in abundance. Entertainment options are virtually unlimited, with a wide range of cultural activities, casinos, nightclubs and performing arts. No red tape As a U.S. Commonwealth, no passports or visas are required for U.S. visitors; foreign nationals should have valid passports and visas as required. We use U.S. currency, phone and mail service, and both English and Spanish are official languages. You'll only feel exotic. The sporting life A true sports paradise with mountain hiking, cave exploration, scuba diving scuba diving Swimming done underwater with a self-contained underwater-breathing apparatus (scuba), as opposed to skin diving, which requires only a snorkel, goggles, and flippers. Scuba gear was invented by Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Émile Gagnan in 1943. , deep-sea fishing deep-sea fishing n → pesca d'alto mare , windsurfing, golf, tennis and snorkling--and a year-round tropical climate to enjoy them in. The Puerto Rico Convention Bureau The Puerto Rico Convention Bureau (PRCB) is a non-profit organization that markets Puerto Rico as a meetings and conventions destination. The PRCB’s team of dedicated and attentive bureau professionals is available with all the resources necessary to ensure the success Our team of seasoned professionals will assist you with every step of planning a memorable and hassle-free event Combine high tech with high touch-our newly enhanced Web site, www.meetpuertorico.com speeds navigation, links you island suppliers and provides all the elements required to help with the planning process. |
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