For a trip to the Caribbean, Puerto Rico will be one of your most convenient options considering you don’t need a passport or proof of vaccination to enter and leave, Uber operates in the main part of the city and to and from the airport, and Old San Juan is one of the safest and most walkable places I’ve ever been.

Puerto Rico’s cuisine is a captivating blend of indigenous Taino, Spanish, African, and Caribbean influences, creating a mouthwatering tapestry of dishes. You’ll want to try beloved local dishes like mofongo, made with fried green plantains, savory sauce and seafood, or lechón, the famous roasted pig slow-cooked to perfection.