Puerto Rico

A links-lover's paradise, Puerto Rico is home to more than 20 golf courses, almost all of which could be considered championship-level design. Puerto Rico's luxury resorts offer some of the best 18 holes on the island. Note that many clubs may still be recovering from the devastating effects of Hurricane Maria.The Royal Isabela is a firm favourite, the links looking out onto the beautiful waves of the islands northwest coast. Over on the east coast, the white shores of Coco Beach offer two courses designed by American golf stalwart Tom Kite. It also boasts the status of being the venue for the Puerto Rico Open.Tee off at the luxurious Bahia Beach, with palm trees shading fairways that run alongside saltwater lagoons and residences just a short walk away from sea. Lastly, the globally-acclaimed courses of Dorado Beach are found on the north of the island. A memorable setup of luxury and opulence, its East Course, Pineapple Course, and Sugarcane Course are considered PGA Tour standard.

Scuba diving and snorkelling, for beginners and experts alike, is the reason why Puerto Rico is often called the Caribbean's best-kept underwater secret. Off the southwest coast, from the village of La Parguera to the city of Ponce, lie some of the island's most extraordinary dive sites.These include the Black Wall, home of the Caribbean's rarely seen black coral, while another noteworthy spot off the west coast of Puerto Rico is Isla Mona. Known as the Galapagos of the Caribbean, it is home to sea turtles, dolphins, and various species of rare marine life.Puerto Rico is regularly seen as one of the top five destinations for shore diving and the island is a mainstay in top-20 lists for overall diving expeditions. For visitors looking to get close to the water, but not necessarily submerged in it, Puerto Rico offers various other water sports such as world-class surfing, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, and deep-sea fishing.