A Tropical Escape at Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve
By Stephen P. Parag, II
Nestled between the glowing Atlantic Ocean and the luxurious foothills of El Yunque Rainforest, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, is a fascinating vacation spot that gives an irresistible mix of pure magnificence, journey, and luxurious. Solely half-hour from San Juan Airport, this family-friendly paradise is well accessible with direct flights from Tampa, making it the proper getaway with out the necessity for a passport. In lower than 4 hours, you could find your self immersed in a tropical haven on the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico.

Spanning a powerful 72 acres, the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico boasts 579 elegantly appointed suite rooms. Throughout my keep, I had the pleasure of experiencing the unique new Villas en la Reserva. These luxurious lodging present a “Resort inside a Resort” expertise, that includes spacious balconies, separate bedrooms, kitchenettes, and residing areas that open to expansive views of the encircling paradise.



The resort’s dedication to offering an unparalleled expertise is obvious in its facilities and actions. From rejuvenating spa remedies on the Rainforest Spa to rounds of golf on two programs, there’s no scarcity of the way to unwind. For these in search of to enhance or take a look at their swing, the resort gives Puerto Rico’s solely Prime Golf Swing Suite, a state-of-the-art digital golf expertise.

Meals lovers will discover a lot to savor on the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve. I used to be notably impressed with Prime 787, an American-style steakhouse that infuses conventional dishes with a Puerto Rican twist.
One other spotlight was Nori, the resort’s Asian fusion restaurant, the place specialty cocktails and premium sakes complement an beautiful eating expertise.
For a extra informal beachside meal, Rincon Criollo, the resort’s onsite meals truck, serves up scrumptious native fare good for a noon snack or lunch by the ocean. Moreover, the resort has partnered with F.O.Ok. Brewing to create PRadise Bliss Lager, a craft beer brewed with island fruits, providing friends a style of Puerto Rico in each sip. I additionally indulged in domestically brewed espresso and a Pan So Bao, a standard Puerto Rican bread deal with full of candy butter, which supplied a pleasant style of the island’s wealthy culinary heritage.
Visiting through the vacation season added an additional layer of magic to my keep. I had the prospect to take part in a Coquito-making demonstration, studying the right way to craft this conventional Puerto Rican vacation beverage. The resort’s festive ambiance, mixed with its luxurious setting, made for an unforgettable vacation expertise.

No journey to Rio Grande is full with out a go to to El Yunque Rainforest, the one tropical rainforest within the U.S. Nationwide Forest System. Spanning 29,000 acres, this lush ecosystem is a haven for out of doors lovers. I launched into a memorable hike by way of the rainforest, marveling at the breathtaking waterfalls and various wildlife.

True to the resort’s motto, “Doing nothing means every little thing,” there are ample alternatives to easily calm down and soak in the great thing about the environment. Whether or not lounging on the pristine seashores, having fun with a therapeutic massage on the Rainforest Spa, or sipping a cocktail by the pool, the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico gives a serene escape from the on a regular basis hustle. For these seeking to steadiness leisure with recreation, the resort’s array of actions ensures there’s something for everybody. Households can take pleasure in high quality time collectively, whereas {couples} and solo vacationers can discover moments of tranquility and journey alike.
Whether or not you’re in search of journey within the rainforest, indulgence in world-class eating, or leisure on sun-kissed seashores, this vacation spot and lodging on the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve guarantees an unforgettable escape. With its straightforward accessibility and no passport requirement, reaching paradise has by no means been easier. Pack your luggage and put together to find the enchantment of Rio Grande — a tropical retreat the place doing nothing actually means every little thing. M
For extra data on Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, go to www.discoverpuertorico.com/areas/east/rio-grande.
For data, charges and reservations on the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve, go to
www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/sjurc-hyatt-regency-grand-reserve-puerto-rico.
For extra pictures and movies of the journey, go to www.tampabaymetro.com.