Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Golf & Beach Resort

Uniquely situated on a private, one-mile stretch of pristine, golden beach on Puerto Rico's northeast coast, with stunning views of the ocean and the El Yunque Rainforest mountains, the award-winning 400-room Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Golf & Beach Resort has recently completed a $50-million dollar renovation and redesign. The newly refurbished resort exudes traditional Puerto Rican architecture and features thoughtful indigenous touches. From common spaces featuring carpet reminiscent of San Juan’s blue cobblestone streets to the invigorating guestroom color palette inspired by El Yunque’s National Rain Forest, the resort welcomes guests with a warm, sophisticated environment. Set on 500 lushly landscaped acres, the resort features two championship golf courses (the Oceanfront Course, designed by Tom & George Fazio and the Riverfront Course, designed by Greg Norman), a spectacular 35,000 square foot clubhouse, a tennis center with 13 courts, and miles of hiking, biking, and jogging trails.

The Wyndham Grand is home to ten restaurants, bars, and lounges including ROOTS farm-to-table Caribbean comfort food, PALIO fine dining Italian, and the highly rated IGUANAS, offering authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. There is no shortage of things to do and enjoy at the resort, with a 7,000 square-foot Mandara Spa, a water sports center, and the only casino on the northeast coast of the island. And since Puerto Rico is a U.S. Commonwealth, no passports or visas are required for U.S. visitors. “The Island of Enchantment” is ready to host your tropical getaway!

Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico offers the best of the Caribbean, along with people whose warmth and charm are legendary. The locals call their tropical paradise “la isla encantada,” the Enchanted Island. It is the smallest of the Greater Antilles, consisting of the main island of Puerto Rico and several smaller islands and keys. As a result of its geographical position in the center of the arc of the Antilles, Puerto Rico is essentially a crossroads of Hispanic and Anglo cultures. Despite the diverse influx of cultures, the island has been a part of the United States since 1898. While island residents have much in common with their fellow Americans in the continental United States, they retain a decidedly Hispanic heritage and an easy-going Caribbean lifestyle.

Located on the northern coastal plains of Puerto Rico, San Juan is the nation’s capital and largest city. With a storied past and folklore as vibrant as any in the Caribbean, San Juan has been the focal point of Puerto Rico for centuries. Old San Juan’s history becomes pleasantly visible as you walk through the finest art galleries, museums, churches, plazas, and cozy cafés. The city’s signature landmark, El Morro Fort, overlooks pastel-colored houses that are now boutiques and crafts shops, themselves worthy of exploration.

Rio Grande, which translates to “Great River,” features miles of pristine beaches and the El Yunque National Forest, the most popular recreational site in the U.S. National Forest System, home to many unique plants and animals such as the endangered Puerto Rican parrot and the tiny coqui tree frog. And for the adventurer, various activities await, from snorkeling, deep sea fishing, and shopping, to championship golf courses and plenty of great sightseeing!