If you were engaged over the holidays, congratulations! If you’ve always wanted to have a destination wedding in a tropical locale, Puerto Rico is a great choice. What better way to announce to your family and friends that you’re getting married, and you’ve chosen to do so on our lovely island, than inviting them over…
Engaged Over the Holidays? Start Planning Your Destination Wedding in Puerto Rico Now.
When you decide to ask that special someone to become your spouse during the holiday season, there’s a certain magic that’s undeniable. An engagement during the holidays is exciting, memorable and the perfect start to a brand new year. It also gives you the chilly winter months to think about your wedding day. If you’ve…
The Perfect Puerto Rican Holiday Drink
The holiday season is here, and that makes us think of many delicious holiday foods. Turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, eggnog… the list goes on and on (and makes our stomachs grumble!) Did you know there’s a traditional holiday beverage in Puerto Rico as well? In fact, it’s considered the island’s version of eggnog. Coquito, named…
Simple, Delicious Tembleque!
Vacationing in Puerto Rico can be sweet – especially if you take the time to savor some of the delectable desserts the island paradise has to offer. While there’s no official dessert of Puerto Rico, most islanders will agree – coconut pudding, known as tembleque, is a long-standing favorite. Made with six simple ingredients, you…
Vacationing in Puerto Rico? Don’t Miss Our Beautiful Birds!
While vacationing in Puerto Rico, many people are so excited about staying in a tropical paradise that they only plan for fun in the sun and water. But while there are many fun activities that involve the ocean and life under the sea (surfing and snorkeling, anyone?) you’ll miss out if you don’t spend at…
Mofongo – What Is It and Should I Eat It?
If you travel to Puerto Rico, no doubt you’ll want to sample the local cuisine. But you may not know what, exactly, everything is on the menu, especially those items with strange sounding names. Chances are if you venture into a restaurant that offers typically Puerto Rican fare, you’ll see mofongo on the menu. Is…
The Zika Virus: What You Need to Know When You’re Traveling to Puerto Rico
Over the last year, the Zika virus epidemic has been cause for alarm for travelers worldwide. Currently, Zika virus outbreaks are occurring in many countries throughout North America, South America, Africa and Asia and the Pacific Islands. In the United States and U.S. territories, from January 2015 to present there have been 16,832 reported cases…
Visiting Rincón? Plan a Trip to La Parguera Bio Bay!
If you’re planning a trip to Rincón, Puerto Rico, you can’t miss out on a bio bay tour. Just an hour south of Maria’s Beach in Rincón is La Parguera, home to one of the island’s three bio bay areas. You may be wondering what a bio bay is, and why you need to see…
Five Benefits of Visiting Puerto Rico During the Off-Season
Have you been thinking about planning a vacation to Puerto Rico, but you don’t necessarily look forward to the throngs of tourists that visit the island each year? You should know that like most tourist attractions, Puerto Rico has an “off-season,” a time of the year when there are fewer outside visitors to the commonwealth.…
Don’t Miss These 5 Coastal & Marine Ecosystems During Your Puerto Rican Vacation
When you’re a nature lover, there’s no doubt that no matter where you go on vacation, you’ll want to check out the local flora and fauna. If Puerto Rico happens to be your vacation destination, you’re in luck. The island is home to a variety of ecosystems, from rainforests and lagoons to dry forests and…
Visiting Rincón, Puerto Rico? Don’t Miss the Art Scene!
When you travel to a new destination, one of the best ways you can touch base with the culture of the area is through their art scene. Works by local artists such as paintings and sculptures can give you a feel for the sentiments and values of the area, and crafts like jewelry and clothing…
What’s that Sound? Could Be the Coquí!
If you love exotic fauna and you’re planning to visit beautiful Puerto Rico, you may want to learn about a Puerto Rican national treasure – the coquí. This diminutive tree frog is only one to two inches long and weighs a mere two to four ounces, but its distinctive voice can be heard all over…
Wahoo For Fishing in Rincón, Puerto Rico!
If you’re a fishing enthusiast who’s planning a vacation in Rincón, Puerto Rico, you should consider making a fishing excursion a part of your adventure. There are many species of fish living in the waters around Rincón, and there are a number of different fishing charters available. Some of the most popular fish that visiting…
Family Enjoys a “Not-to-be-Missed Vacation” at Maria’s
In today’s world, our busy lives often mean we don’t get the chance to spend as much quality time with our families as we’d like. Sometimes a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday living is in order, and there’s no better place to take that much-needed respite than at Maria’s in Rincon, Puerto…
Woman Finds “Perfect Island Getaway” at Maria’s
Sand, surf, rest and relaxation – if that doesn’t sound like a great time we don’t know what does! For our guest Patti R., she found these things and more during her stay at Maria’s – “the most perfect island get-away… off the beaten path.” For Patti, the sound of the surf and the private…
“Private Island” Feel Makes All the Difference for This Vacationer
Sometimes, all you need to get closer to your family is some time away together. What’s even better is if you can spend your time away on an island paradise. For Doug R., going on a family vacation was the perfect opportunity to reconnect with his loved ones – but it was made even more…
A Family & Friends Reunion at Maria’s Provides Fabulous Sunsets; A Home-Away-From-Home
A fun-filled stay with friends and family is always a good time, but it’s even better when spent at a luxury island resort. What better way to reunite with loved ones than on a beautiful Caribbean beach? An invitation to a family and friends reunion brought Bob and Jennifer C. to Maria’s, on their first-ever…
Maria’s Family Reunion Guest Loves Maria’s “Bed & Breakfast Vibe”
There’s nothing better than getting together with family for some bonding time, reminiscing and simply enjoying each other’s company. What makes a family reunion perfect, though, is an amazing location – and for Eric R. and his family, that location was Maria’s. What is Maria’s? It’s one of Rincon, Puerto Rico’s premier waterfront vacation rentals,…
¿Recién casada? ¡Considere una luna de miel con su ser querido!
Si vive en Estados Unidos y su luna de miel es en Puerto Rico…¡felicidades! No hay nada más emocionante que iniciar la aventura más importante de su vida — ¡su matrimonio! Una excelente forma de iniciarla es tomar juntos un poco de tiempo separados de toda la conmoción de la vida diaria. Hay excelentes razones…
Planea un retiro de trabajo? ¡Elimine su estrés en Puerto Rico!
Según el Instituto Americano del Estrés (American Institute of Stress), numerosos estudios muestran que la tensión en el trabajo es la causa más grande del estrés en la vida de los trabajadores estadounidenses, especialmente en años recientes. Como resultado, la idea de un retiro de trabajo se ha vuelto más y más importante. Reuniones de…
My husband and I had our wedding and reception at Maria’s. We rented the property for three days/nights. We wanted to make our destination wedding as accessible as possible for our family and friends. Maria’s was the perfect place. Twelve of our closest friends and family shared the house. I was so impressed that Maria’s had everything we needed, even little things like laundry detergent.