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13 things to know before you head to Puerto Rico
Get a head start on your perfect Puerto Rico trip with these insider tips.
National GeographicAug 2
8 music trips that will sing to travelers with a taste for rhythm
Whether you dream of mixing techno in Germany or learning tango in Argentina, these trips bring you closer to the world’s most iconic music scenes. Berlin has some of the world’s most famous techno ...
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- Clement De FreitasPlacelocal guide for walking tours in San Juan
- Mural de Doña FelaSightbackdrop for music videos by Bad Bunny and J Balvin
- Elsewhere
- BerghainNightclubBerlin, Germanysymbol of modern sensualism in the city
- Brandenburg GateSightBerlin, GermanyOne of the best-known landmarks of the country, it was erected on the site of a former city gate that marked the start…
- ReichstagAttractionBerlin, Germanyparliament building mentioned in context of city's past
- KreuzbergNeighborhoodBerlin, Germanyneighborhood where music producer opens his studio
- TresorNightclubBerlin, Germanyone of the world's most famous techno nightclubs
- Arena di VeronaAttractionVerona, Italystriking open-air amphitheatre for opera performances
- Avenida CorrientesSightBuenos Aires, Argentinamain avenue with traditional parrillas and cafes
- Andy Sexton's studioPlaceBerlin, Germanymusic producer opens studio for DJ masterclasses
- La TraviataPlaceVerona, Italyopera performance at Arena di Verona
- La Bella VitaHotelVenice, Italyhotel barge sailing out of San Marco Basin
- Teatro BibienaTheatreMantua, Italygrand, bell-shaped theatre where Mozart performed
- Cathedral QuarterQuarterBelfast, United Kingdomarea in Belfast with cherished watering holes
- Duke of YorkPubBelfast, United Kingdompub that was bombed in 1972
- Harp BarBarBelfast, United Kingdompub mirroring a 1920s speakeasy with ruby-red decor
- St Anne’s CathedralPlace of worshipBelfast, United Kingdomcathedral with Spire of Hope glistening above rooftops
- Museo del Baile FlamencoMuseumSeville, Spainexplores flamenco history in an 18th-century palace
- TrianaNeighborhoodSeville, Spainneighborhood where flamenco evolved from Roma communities
- The Kora WorkshopPlaceKafountine, Senegalholds week-long courses in learning the kora
- Kafountine marketsMarketKafountine, Senegalbusy markets with stalls overflowing with handicrafts
- Mississippi Blues TrailTrailMississippi, United Statesself-guided drive dedicated to 200-plus exhibits and places
- Alamo TheatreSightMississippi, United Stateshosted Nat King Cole and Dorothy Moore
- AbastoNeighborhoodBuenos Aires, Argentinaart deco neighborhood where Carlos Gardel once lived
- Bernauer Strasse Berlin Wall MemorialSightBerlin, Germany
Condé Nast TravelerJul 23
12 Best Family Beach Vacations in the US to Visit Before Summer Ends
Searching closer to home for a coastal family getaway this year? From Puerto Rico to Wisconsin, Americans can get creative in their quest for sun and sand.
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- Beach Plum FarmPlaceCape May, United StatesTour the 62-acre grounds, feed chickens, and pick up provisions.
- Henderson Beach State ParkParkDestin, United StatesAdjacent park offering complimentary day passes for resort guests.
- Congress HallHotelCape May, United StatesAmerica's oldest seaside resort, welcoming guests for over 200 years.
- Sanderling ResortHotelOuter Banks, United StatesHas private beaches and pools, plus kayaking and surfing.
- Lodge at Gulf State ParkHotelGulf State Park, United StatesBeachfront hotel in a 6,200-acre eco-preserve on the Gulf of Mexico.
- Interpretive CenterMuseumGulf State Park, United StatesInteractive exhibits on the park’s nine ecosystems.
- Gulf State Park trailsTrailGulf State Park, United StatesBike or walk some of the 28 miles of trails.
- Aulani Resort & SpaHotelOahu, United StatesThis $800-million, family-friendly Disney beach resort opened in 2011 on the leeward side of Oahu.
- Mo'olelo Fire Pit StorytellingPlaceOahu, United StatesEvening storytelling that illustrates Disney's unparalleled entertainment.
- HuttopiaHotelSanford, United StatesGlamping resort on 40 wooded acres with a heated outdoor pool.
- Timber Cove ResortHotelJenner, United StatesModern-bohemian enclave on bluffs overlooking the Pacific.
- Timber Cove hiking trailsTrailJenner, United StatesOn-site hiking trails showcase this stretch of California coast.
- HendersonParkDestin, United StatesBeachfront resort with ways to test the 'World's Luckiest Fishing Village' moniker.
- Timpoochee TrailTrailSouth Walton, United StatesBike to beachfront towns on this 18-mile trail.
Condé Nast TravelerJan 29
27 Adult Spring Break Destinations That Might Surprise You
Off-peak destinations with mild weather and fewer crowds, from Antigua to Holland.
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- Puerto RicoSightLocated about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) southeast of Miami, Florida, between the Dominican…
- Elsewhere
- Vancouver IslandSightVancouver, CanadaThe island is 456 kilometres (283 mi) in length, 100 kilometres (62 mi) in width at its widest point, and 32,100 square…
- Grand Canyon National ParkSightGrand Canyon Village, United StatesThe park's central feature is the Grand Canyon, a gorge of the Colorado River, which is often considered one of the…
- BoliviaSightSucre, BoliviaIts geography primarily consists of an Andean region to the west and tropical lowlands to the east and north.
- Costa RicaSightSan José, Costa RicaIt borders Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean…
- BelizeSightBelmopan, BelizeIt is bordered by Mexico to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Guatemala to the west and south.
- St. ThomasSightCharlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin IslandsAfter a remodel and reopening in 2019, the Ritz-Carlton’s St.
- Samaná BaySightSamaná, Dominican RepublicThe Yuna River flows into Samaná Bay, and it is located south of the town of Samaná and the Samaná Peninsula.
- AnguillaSightThe Valley, AnguillaIt is one of the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles, lying east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin…
- Alentejo RegionSightÉvora, Portugalsampling the finest wines
- HollandSightAmsterdam, The NetherlandsFrom the 10th to the 16th century, Holland proper was a unified political region within the Holy Roman Empire as a…
- AntiguaSightSt. John's, Antigua and BarbudaIt is one of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean region and the most populous island of the country of Antigua and…
- Texas Hill CountrySightAustin, United States
- Alabama's Gulf CoastSightGulf Shores, United States
- PugliaSightBari, Italy
National GeographicSep 12, 2024
Learning the bomba, Puerto Rico's oldest musical tradition
Puerto Rico has always marched to the beat of its own drum — and if you ask any Puerto Rican, they’ll tell you that the drum in question is the barril de bomba, a rum barrel topped with goat skin that ...
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- La Terraza De BonanzaRestauranthosts live bomba y plena nights on Mondays
- Café BorikénCaféknown for reggaeton nights, expect bomba y plena Wednesdays
- Elsewhere
- bombaPlaceLoíza, Puerto Ricocenturies-old Afro-Boricua dance and musical tradition
- Juan FuentesPlaceLoíza, Puerto Ricowood artisan making bomba drums for over 40 years
- Cueva María de la CruzSightLoíza, Puerto Ricocave recently converted into a tourist centre
- Sheila OsorioPlaceLoíza, Puerto Ricobomba dance teacher whose workshops attract islanders
- St James the Apostle FestivalFestivalLoíza, Puerto Ricothousands of Loiceños take to the streets to dance bomba
- Los Pleneros de la 21PlaceNew York City, United StatesGrammy-nominated band keeping the bomba beat alive
- La VergüenzaRestaurantOld San Juan, Puerto Ricooffers sensational sea views and hard-to-beat mojitos
- barril de bombaPlaceLoíza, Puerto Ricorum barrel topped with goat skin, beaten during bomba dance