Wife and I used to visit Ixtapa after Christmas.
Not now, though...
I must heartily agree with Forbes on this.
My family and I have spent over 20 Christmas holidays in Puerto Rico.
We are Italian New Yorkers and what we did was to have a “normal” Christmas eve and day at home and fly down to PR on 12/26 for the next 8 days.
It was always a fabulous experience for us all. Not speaking Spanish isn’t a problem, as most Puerto Ricans speak English.
The weather, the food, music, sightseeing and most of all, the wonderful Puerto Ricans themselves. We were made to feel at home, as family. The people there are very friendly, warm and just plain nice.
There is nothing to compare to a New Year’s Eve in PR....Puerto Ricans know how to party and everyone is included. You may find yourself dancing with someone’s older uncle or even one f the waiters!
The Three Kings are all over PR and my kids got a chance to celebrate another culture.
And yes, Palm trees aglow with Christmas lights is something I will never forget. Shopping is terrific..so many outstanding shops.
All this and the fact that one has no fears about a government toppling or a overnight coup...
We loved it all. Oh, and forget Bicardi rum, the real rum treasure is Ron Barrilito...
Thank you Puerto Rico for many treasured memories.