After much reading, I have finally made up my mind for my upcoming ten year wedding anniversary. This is what I know so far, any input from those who have had experience on this tiny, Puerto Rican island, feel free to comment.
Isla de Vieques (21 miles long & 5 miles wide), free from the US Navy's bombing practices a few years back has given tourists and locals the ability to enjoy it's tranquil beaches once again. Not easy to find when researching traveling destinations, and rightfully so. I am actually quite proud for finding it, but also very aware that more people will. We know that our stay will be memorable, but am hoping our footprints will not.
Vieques is describe as the way Puerto Rico once was. Lush, tropical mango trees growing as wild as the horses running the beaches. Several drinking establishments lining the beach for a lazy afternoon happy hour or an evening dinner of fresh, grilled fare. The kind of people that enjoy a good conversation over watching useless nonsense on tv. No golf courses, there are plenty of beaches to make your own sport. No chain restaurants or shopping malls, there are plenty of things to do without spending your money.
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| The rain pool at the Inn on Blue Horizon overlooking the Atlantic Wild horses run free across the bluff |
Seems to me, if you want to go to a place that has frozen in time, the way things used to be, Vieques is where you will find it.
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