How Do You Play In Vieques, Puerto Rico?
For more than 60 years of US Naval occupation, the island opened up in 2003 to residents and visitors. The 21 mile long island of Vieques, located 7 miles off the eastern tip of Puerto Rico, maintains a laid-back island atmosphere; there is not a single traffic light on the island, and the beaches are quiet and unspoiled by high-rise buildings and over-development. This under developed, tranquil paradise is great for the Baby Boomer who wants to get away to relax and be pampered. 1. Getting There Visitors must fly into Puerto Rico before catching a 20-minute flight to Vieques Island. There are Chartered flights available from San Juan International Airport and Isla Grande Airport in San Juan. Because Puerto Rico is a US Territory, Puerto Rico (including Viegues) can be visited by Americans without a passport. — Book charter flights on Cape Air, Vieques Air Link or MN Aviation — A ferry runs from Fajardo, PR to Isabel Sequnda on Vieques. The Passenger ferry ride is about an hour. The
