Category Archives: Vámonos in the Media
Puerto Rico Tops Lonely Planet’s 2026 List — Here’s How to Do It Right
January 22, 2026When Lonely Planet released its “Best Places to Travel in December” list for 2026, it crowned Puerto Rico as the #1 destination. It’s easy to see why. With its vibrant cultural festivals, beach-perfect weather, and no-passport-needed access for U.S. travelers, the island checks every box for a warm, unforgettable winter escape. At Vamonos, we’ve long…
Vámonos Tours On The Green Room: More Than Sightseeing
May 15, 2025What happens when storytelling meets cultural immersion? The Green Room Podcast recently featured Vámonos Tours, celebrating how we turn travel into meaningful transformation. Host Andrés Pardo shared powerful stories from the road and how our tours create space for real connection, curiosity, and growth.
Eating & Drinking Safely Abroad
October 7, 2024Teach & Travel Magazine recently posted an article on eating and drinking safely while traveling abroad.
Update on the Implementation of REAL ID
June 27, 2024If you are planning to travel in May 2025 or later, please be advised that REAL ID will take effect starting in May of 2025. Don’t wait to upgrade your state ID to prevent delays or denial of boarding. If you are planning to travel to Europe in 2025 you may also want to read…
Update on the Effective Date of REAL ID
If you are planning to travel in May 2025 or later, please be advised that REAL ID will take effect starting in May of 2025. Don’t wait to upgrade your state ID to prevent delays or denial of boarding. If you are planning to travel to Europe in 2025 you may also want to read…
Puerto Rico: Hurricane Fiona Update #3
September 29, 2022Thursday 29, 2022 Dear Group Leaders, The U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico experienced heavy rain and stormy winds from hurricane Fiona this past weekend. Thankfully, the government as well as local businesses and residents learned a lot from 2017’s Hurricane Maria. The island now possesses machinery, generators, and hurricane protocols that did not exist back…
Puerto Rico Leads the Way
October 29, 2021The CDC announced this week that Puerto Rico’s COVID classification level dropped to a Level 3 status. Puerto Rico also has the highest rate of vaccination doses administered (to eligible populations over 11 years of age) against COVID-19 among all jurisdictions of the United States, with 89% of the population having received at least one dose and…
New Requirements for entering Puerto Rico
August 13, 2021Beginning August 16th Puerto Rico will require all travelers to be fully vaccinated or present a weekly negative PCR or antigen test for the length of their stay. Then, beginning on August 23rd, you will also be required to present proof of vaccination or a negative PCR or antigen test to enter any indoor establishment…
Brandon’s Coalition for Success Visits Puerto Rico
July 9, 2021Recently we had the opportunity to arrange a tour for Brandon Harris and his group of students from the Coalition for Success in Annapolis, MD. You can read all about his organization that mentors young people living in the city of Annapolis and their trip to Puerto Rico at the link below.
Fully Vaccinated Travelers Exempt from Negative Covid19 Test!
May 21, 2021Great news for US student groups! As of Monday May 24, 2021, incoming continental US travelers are no longer required to show proof of a negative PRC Covid test upon entering San Juan if they are fully vaccinated. The Governor of Puerto Rico issued a new executive order On May 20th, 2021. The Governor also…