For an enjoyable and relaxed Christmas vacations, visit the island of Puerto Rico. The island is a beautiful illustration of the hybrid history of the Caribbean. You will find magnificent mountains in the interiors, coral reefs that are very rich in wildlife and stately hill towns on the coasts. San Juan, the foremost tourist destination of Puerto Rico, offers stunning beaches, historic sites, excellent accommodations and a vibrant nightlife. You can visit the magnificent Fort of El Morro and the other beautiful buildings in the city that reflect the rich architectural heritage of the city. Isabela is an adventure enthusiast's paradise and offers activities such as hiking, cycling, surfing, sailing and horseback riding. You may also visit Rincon, known as 'the surfing capital of the Caribbean', on your Puerto Rico Christmas vacations. The Parque de Las Ciencias Luis A. Ferre in Bayamon offers a fun-filled educational experience and houses museums, a zoo, playgrounds and an observation deck. The Salinas Salt Flats offer excellent opportunities for bird watching and here you can view over 40,00 birds, including Caribbean migratory birds, annually. For a peaceful Christmas vacation in Puerto Rico in the lap of unspoiled natural beauty you may visit Caja de Muerto Beach. A visit to the Observatorio Astronomico in Humacao is a must for those who want to watch the night sky and see the planets and multiple stars. Barranquitas, Carolina, Dorado, Guanica, Mayaguez, Patillas, Ponce and Yabucoa are the other major destinations that you may visit on your Puerto Rico Christmas vacations. You can stay in any of the excellent resorts and hotels, beautifully decorated with trees and lights during Christmas season, when you visit Puerto Rico on your Christmas vacations. Don't forget to visit the shops and malls that offer a large variety of merchandise that can be bought both for personal use and for gift purposes. You can enjoy a fun-filled and unique Christmas vacations by going to any of the following tourist destinations in the US during the festive season: