Florida is pineapple country
Florida hugs the northern coast in the heart of Puerto Rico's Vieques Island and is known by many names. Some call it "Le Tierra del Rio Encantado" due to the river which passes through it, others refer to it as "Pueblo de la Pina Cayenalisa" because of its rich history of pineapple growing. Either way, when you stay at a Florida vacation rental, you'll have the island's gorgeous white sandy beaches, the spectacular Vieques National Wildlife Refuge and countless opportunities for outdoor adventures just moments from your doorstep.
Swim with glowing plankton in Florida
Being an island, most of the activities in Florida and Vieques Island are focused around the water. The surrounding Caribbean Sea provides a natural aquarium of colorful exotic marine life and there is no shortage of operators offering snorkeling and scuba diving day trips. Alternatively, you can hop on rented sea kayaks to glide down the mangrove waterways or saddle up to ride along the equestrian trails. A must-do is Bioluminescent Mosquito Bay where, by night, you can swim with millions of micro-organisms that glow bright blue when disturbed, matching the starry night overhead.
Wild horses and nesting turtles in Florida
It might come as a surprise, but this small island also includes Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, the biggest sanctuary among all the Caribbean islands. Its distinct ecosystem of mangrove and coastal lagoons provide habitats for a ton of species. This magical place is home to wild Paso Fino horses which roam free along the forests and beaches. If you stay in a Florida vacation rental at the right time, you'll be treated to the sight of sea turtles hauling themselves up onto the beach to nest. Later in the year, the young hatch and make their perilous journey back down to the sea.