It’s an island. It’s warm and sunny all year-round. It’s part of the United States, but it’s a unique country with it’s own culture and history. It is one of the premier golf destinations in the Caribbean. It’s Puerto Rico.  

The island is home to 18 courses, and 6 more are currently under construction. In the fall of 2004, Puerto Rico will host the World Amateur Team Championships and will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Puerto Rico Golf Association. 

Right now is a great time to visit the island. While most of the United States is still experiencing the spring-time thaw, Puerto Rico is winding down from its’ peak tourist season. The spring is a great time to get deals on airline tickets, hotel rooms and packages for a Puerto Rico vacation. The eastern coast of the island surrounding San Juan is where the majority of the courses are located. The best ones are on the grounds of the island’s most luxurious resort hotels like the Hyatt Dorado and the Westin Rio Mar. GoToPuertoRico.com has a detailed run down of all the golf courses on the island. Puerto Rico’s capital, San Juan is easily reached by plane from most major cities. American Airlines operates many non-stop flights each day from Boston and New York. Flight time is a little under four hours in each direction. San Juan is also a very popular cruise destination. Because Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, you will not need a passport for this trip and you will not be required to pass through customs. The currency is the good old American dollar. 

For all these reasons, the hassle factor is cut way back for this island getaway. This is the perfect spot for a long weekend on the greens. Get out those shorts and get packing.  

     

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