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The Best Beaches in Puerto Rico Still Feel Like a Secret

Vogue - New York · July 27, 2025

Nothing beats a small surf town vibe, especially when it’s in Rincón; a Puerto Rican region world-famous for its surfing. While there are several stretches of coastline worth exploring here (including Sandy Beach and Maria’s Beach), Domes is...

Syracuse Puerto Rican Festival celebrates ‘our island, maintaining our culture’ in CNY

Syracuse.com - New York · July 27, 2025

Liverpool, N.Y. — On a sunny, warm Saturday afternoon, “Los Pleneros de la 100x35” brought a vibrant plena to Sharkey’s Bar and Grill, echoing stories of Puerto Rico with their instruments. Diego Rivera, one of the youngest pleneros in the band,...

A Bad Bunny Puerto Rico Guide Inspired By the Megastar's Island Residency

Conde Nast Traveler · July 27, 2025

Recommended listening: “Nuevayol.” La Disquera once served as the San Juan office for Fania Records, the pioneering salsa label founded in New York City—the city Bad Bunny sings about in the namesake song (with a fabulous sample of salsa hit “Un...

Bad Bunny Reveals His Favorite Places In Puerto Rico In His Lyrics—Here’s How To Visit

Forbes ·

Bad Bunny shouts out Rincón, Puerto Rico for its world-class waves. Discover Puerto Rico “Se ve lindo hasta en Google Maps,” says Bad Bunny of his native Puerto Rico in his song “Me Fui de Vacaciones:” Puerto Rico looks beautiful even on Google...

I’ve Been Visiting Puerto Rico for Over 15 Years—These Are My 10 Favorite Resorts on the Island

Travel + Leisure ·

I’ve visited Puerto Rico since I was a kid, and I'm lucky to have family here—it’s a home away from home for me. But, in my humble opinion, Puerto Rico truly has something for every kind of traveler. History buffs will swoon as soon as they step...

How to Spend a Perfect Day in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Conde Nast Traveler · July 30, 2025

This neighborhood guide is curated by one of our New York City-based editors who knows it best. Jessica Chapel Jessica Chapel is the Commerce Writer at Condé Nast Traveler, where she covers travel booking and retail content. She has lived in...

There Is No Concert Like Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rico Residency

Rolling Stone · July 26, 2025

If Bad Bunny were your standard artist, he could have — and probably would have — orchestrated the kind of tour that guarantees superstardom and an ever-growing fanbase, filling up stadiums across the U.S. and the rest of the globe to rake in more...

How much are 2025 BMW Championship tickets?

Sporting News · July 31, 2025

Part of the longest-running events on the PGA Tour heads to Maryland for the first time since 2021 when the BMW Championship comes to Caves Valley Golf Club. Over $20 million is at stake when the tournament begins on August 14. When it ends on...

Bad Bunny adidas sneaker line inspired by Puerto Rico drops

The Journal News - New York ·

In the midst of his legendary residency in Puerto Rico's capital city, reggaeton singer and rapper Bad Bunny dropped a new line of vibrant sneakers inspired by iconic towns in his homeland. The most recent shoe design to drop from the adidas x Bad...

Revealed: NJ’s Most Desired Vacation Destination

94.3 The Point - New Jersey · July 28, 2025

New Jersey is a top vacation destination, but where do Garden State residents dream of going more than anywhere else? What Is The Top Vacation Destination For New Jersey Residents? Vacation season is upon us, and we all need a break from our...

119 JCPenney stores nationwide sold: See the ones in the Houston area

KHOU - Texas · July 30, 2025

The JCPenney locations that are part of the sale cover 35 states and Puerto Rico with 21 in Texas and 19 in California. HOUSTON — A Boston-based private equity firm is purchasing 119 JCPenney stores for nearly $1 billion, about five years after...

Macy's rival sells 119 stores

Daily Mail · July 31, 2025

By EMMA SALETTA Published: 00:35 EDT, 31 July 2025 | Updated: 00:44 EDT, 31 July 2025 JCPenney, the 123-year-old department store chain, is selling 119 stores to a private equity firm. Profits from the $947 million sale to Onyx, set to close on...

Puerto Rico maintains 5G leadership with top coverage, strong adoption

News is My Business · July 24, 2025

As Ookla’s report indicates, markets with mature 5G often begin to shift focus toward enterprise applications, smart city platforms and next-generation business connectivity. (Credit: thanakorn hormniam | Dreamstime.com) Puerto Rico continues to...

Whether Venezuela team will get visas to play in LL World Series is still unknown

Penn Live - Pennsylvania · July 31, 2025

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT — Little League officials say they have not heard from the State Department if a Venezuela team will be granted visas to play in the world series in South Williamsport. To date, visas have been approved for one Little League...

Syracuse Puerto Rican Festival will be a Bad Bunny-inspired weekend

Syracuse.com - New York · July 25, 2025

The 5th annual Puerto Rican Festival returns to Syracuse July 25-27 with a weekend-long celebration inspired by Bad Bunny’s latest album. Organizers expect more than 3,000 to attend. Bad Bunny’s latest album “Debí tirar más fotos,” which...

Devotion and tradition: Charlotte couple's rare santos collection highlights Puerto Ricans' faith

WFAE - North Carolina · July 25, 2025

Step into the home of Nitza Mediavilla Piñero and Francisco Toste Santana in south Charlotte and it feels more like a museum. Over 700 santos de palo, or wooden sculptures of holy figures, are displayed on shelves in every room, each painted with...

Puerto Rico Is Getting 7 Flights a Day from Miami on American Airlines This Winter

Caribbean Journal · July 23, 2025

It’s the busiest time of year — and American Airlines is making it easier than ever to get to Puerto Rico. This festive season, the airline is ramping up service on one of its most in-demand Caribbean routes, increasing to seven daily flights...

Venezuelan Little League team denied travel visas to US for World Series

The Guam Daily Post ·

A Little League team from Venezuela was denied entry to the United States for the Senior League Baseball World Series, according to Little League International. The Cacique Mara team from Maracaibo was “unfortunately unable to obtain the...

St. Peters woman pleads guilty to setting fire to Puerto Rico businesses

KMOV - Missouri · July 23, 2025

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A woman from St. Peters has pleaded guilty to arson in Puerto Rico. Danielle Bertothy pleaded guilty on Tuesday to one count of arson. The charge has a sentencing range of 5 to 20 years in prison. Bertothy was...

The World’s Worst Tourist Traps in 2025, According to Visitor Reviews

Mental Floss · July 27, 2025

Whether it’s the crowds, the cleanliness, the noise, long lines, or price gouging, some of the world’s best known tourist attractions just don’t live up to the hype—and a new analysis by eSIM company Nomad has unearthed where the world’s worst...