SIZE: 3,500 sq. mi. (35 mi. x 110 mi.) POPULATION: 3.92 million LANGUAGE: Spanish and English CURRENCY: U.S. dollar GOVERNMENT: U.S. commonwealth WEB SITE: www.prtourism.com

Discovering Puerto Rico

Whether you?re looking for a quick dose of golf and sunshine or a secluded beachfront hideaway, Puerto Rico?s beauty, diversity, and warm hospitality—not to mention practical convenience—should put it on everyone?s "don?t-miss" list.

Some facts: A huge number of nonstop flights arrive daily from the U.S., driving fares down and making Puerto Rico the most accessible island in the Caribbean. Short flight times make the island ideal for a last-minute long weekend; leave your house at 7 a.m. and nurse a cool pina colada by noon. English is Puerto Rico?s second national language and is widely spoken. Sunbathers appreciate Puerto Rico?s beach-perfect average temperature of 82 degrees..

Fall 2001