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Sometimes you just need a quick trip to the beach. I decided to try Puerto Rico. The island, which is a U.S. territory, offers for Americans all the comforts of domestic travel. But Puerto Rico also has Caribbean beaches and Latin culture along with waterfalls, colonial Spanish history and good food and drink. 

We spent five days relaxing on the beach, exploring old San Juan, hiking through the island's rain forest and, of course, enjoying tropical drinks as we pondered our futures.

Puerto Rico has two seasons: wet and dry. Prices tend to be lower in the rainy months, April to November, but that's because you run the risk of getting stuck inside your hotel room waiting for the rain to subside. Traveling there last fall, I knew this going in, but was willing to take my chances.

A large gate and tunnel, Puerta de San Juan, still lead to the old city through what's left of the tall walls that once surrounded it. Pink, blue, green and yellow buildings caught our eyes as we wandered the cobblestone streets with their fountains and plazas.

We also spent a day at El Yunque, Puerto Rico's famous tropical rain forest. Many visitors rent a car and make the trek on their own from San Juan — it's about 30 minutes away — but we booked a guided tour through our hotel that included a hike and swimming beneath a waterfall. There are several different places where you can swim, but be prepared for a bit of adventure, including slippery rocks and a river with a rope swing.

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