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Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador El día 24 de Junio, se celebra en todo el mundo “el día de San Juan Bautista”, el Santo Patrón de la capital de la Isla del encanto, Puerto Rico. Los artistas de Puerto Rico son famosos en todo el mundo, tienen una sazón inigualable. Rita Moreno la única mujer latina con los tres premios grandes de Hollywood, entre ellos el Oscar. Tito Puente que dejó legado, Venicio del Toro, la JLO, Tito Trinidad, Chayanne, Steven Bower, Robi Draco, Ricky Martín, el Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, 5 miss universos y casi siempre o ganan o son finalistas en concursos de belleza. Sin olvidar a Olga Tañón quién es la artista con más Premios lo Nuestro de Univision.
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Siempre seré... aguinaldo, bomba y plena, canta la India; pero además de estos ritmos, Puerto Rico exporta salsa, merengue, reggaeton y el mapeyé. Si señores, la música boricua se toca desde San Juan, Miami, Bayamón, Aguadilla y Nueva York, hasta París, Caracas, Madrid o Kuala Lumpur. Cristóbal Colón descubrió el 19 de noviembre de 1493 a la isla de Puerto Rico durante su segundo viaje a las Américas. Los indígenas la llamaban Borikén. La isla fue bautizada en nombre de San Juan Bautista. El 19 de noviembre de 1969, el Papa Pablo VI, firmó un decreto mediante el cual se declaró oficialmente a la Virgen de la Divina Providencia, como patrona principal de la isla del encanto. En el mismo
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decreto, se unieron las dos grandes festividades del pueblo puertorriqueño, ya que la isla también fue descubierta un 19 de noviembre. Es un pueblo religioso. Luis, un puertorriqueño dice: ”lo que más amo de mi patria es la hospitalidad, y admiro de manera especial a Iris Chacón”. ¡Bingo! Iris en los ochentas bailaba como una diosa erótico caribeña y le dejó el ojo cuadrado nada más y nada menos que al Rey Hussein de Jordania. ¡Epa! Actualmente nadie baila con el tumbao que tiene Iris Chacón. Si señores, por su música, arte, belleza, calidad humana y hasta por el coquí, que “Viva Puerto Rico”.
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(BPT) It’s no secret that families are busy these days. Between mom and dad’s careers, the kids’ school demands and extra-curricular activities, quality time together as a family is hard to come by. This busy lifestyle is inspiring a new travel movement, and 2014 is positioned for the grand rebirth of the family vacation. If you want to take an unforgettable family vacation this year, the idea of planning might seem overwhelming. But travel experts agree that planning ahead and researching your options are important steps to ensure your trip is stress-free and full of fun. Follow these five steps to plan a trip your entire family will love and remember for years to come:
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Step 1: Make a travel wish list
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Kick off your travel planning by talking to all family members about what they’d like to see and do on vacation. Keep it light-hearted and have some fun - chat with your 4-year-old over
breakfast or text your teen after school. As you have these conversations, notice commonalities, such as location and experiences.
Step 2: Research, research, research
After your initial conversations with your family, it’s time to do your research. The Internet has made selecting a travel destination that much easier - or harder because there are so many options. Check out tourism organizations, such as a Chamber of Commerce or Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (CVB). Look up online hotel and travel reviews - these sites can provide invaluable information for travelers. Many sites even have free online travel planners or visitor’s guides.
Step 3: Choose a destination for everyone
Perhaps the most important consideration when planning a family vacation is to select a destination that has something for every person in your group.
Step 4: Select your ideal accommodations
Whether you’re vacationing
for a long weekend or multiple weeks, it’s important to choose the right accommodations for your family. For example, if you know you’ll be at the beach daily, stay at a shore-side resort. If you want to save on eating expenses, look into condos with kitchens. For big groups such as family reunions, consider a beach house that allows everyone to stay in their own room within one shared space.
Step 5: Create a funfilled itinerary
This is a vacation, and while you shouldn’t plan out every hour of every day, having a basic itinerary gives direction to your trip and will help your group build excitement prior to your departure. Plus, planning ahead allows you to seek out deep discounts on tickets to shows and theme parks. You can even explore free activities like festivals and celebrations in the area that would be worthwhile to attend. If you feel like it’s time for your family to take a break from the stress of everyday life, a family vacation might be just what everyone needs.