The absence of luxury hotels and golf courses doesn’t mean the region will be devoid of tourism; ecotourism is a sustainable way to attract tourists without obliterating the ecosystem.
In a signal of the further integration of AirTran, Southwest Airlines' first flight to San Juan arrived April 14. AirTran had already been flying to San Juan and previously operated the Orlando-San Juan flight.
For those with the means to live 183 days a year in Puerto Rico, it's hard to argue that sun, sand, and low-as-heck taxes doesn't sound at least a little attractive.
Privatizing the airport will give the local government a boost in revenue and continue improving services at the growing airport: a win-win as long as local jobs are not impacted.
A series of major storms and stringent work schedules has made the Caribbean the ideal location for Americans looking for warm weekend getaways that are no more than a few hours' flight away.