Million Air Summer 2020

MILLION AIR FLIGHT BRIEFING SAN JUAN

Pride of Puerto Rico ONE OF THE UNITED STATES’ OLDEST COLONIES CATERS TO SACRED SENTIMENTS AND MODERN MORES, AND HAS A UNIQUE AND VIBRANT CULTURE

WHERE TO SLEEP Nestled along the Atlantic Ocean is one of Puerto Rico’s finest resorts: Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. A very elegant hideaway located on 50 acres of beautiful plantation land once owned by Laurance Rockefeller, Dorado Beach boasts Su Casa, a beautifully restored, five-bedroom hacienda offering 1920s-era elegance. 100 Dorado Beach Drive +1 787 626 1100 ritzcarlton.com WHERE TO EAT Explore the tastes of Puerto Rico’s indigenous Taíno people at COA. Fresh, seasonal dishes are made using Mi Brasa, a traditional Spanish wood-burning oven. Enjoy views over the ocean as you sip on a glass of wine before your meal. 100 Dorado Beach Drive

+1 787 287 7217 ritzcarlton.com

Castillo San Felipe del Morro

The beat of Latin culture reverberates through this glamorous city perched on the edge of San Juan Harbor. The town’s rich history — it is one of the oldest colonies under American jurisprudence — is a jumble of ancient cobblestoned streets and towering monuments built centuries ago. Begin your tour in the bluff-topping Old Town, a charming haven of historical tales and invaluable treasures. Colonial wonders, such as La Fortaleza, the western hemisphere’s oldest executive mansion in continuous use, and Casa Blanca, constructed in 1521 for Puerto Rico’s governor Juan Ponce de León, beg to be explored, as their time-honored heritage is happily on display. San Juan’s colorful past lends itself to an even more exciting present. A celebrated restaurant scene is home to innovative dishes that demand a second or third helping. After dessert, head to one of the

Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

San Juan Bay

WHERE TO FLY The staff at the state-of-the-art Million Air San Juan leave nothing to chance. All our guests’ needs are anticipated, and no effort is spared to make the entire experience flawless, from landing to takeoff. Facility amenities include a comfortable pilot’s lounge and Wi-Fi. MILLION AIR SAN JUAN (TJIG) Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport Isla Grande, Lot 10 South Side, San Juan, Puerto Rico T +1 787 289 2021 E info.tjig@millionair.com W millionair.com

island’s numerous nightlife dens in sultry Calle San Sebastián, or savor the joys of the South Beach- style Condado district; both are sure to rouse even the most timid traveler to a night of unencumbered revelry. For risk-takers, a nonstop gambling culture thrives at 24-hour resort casinos dotted along the beach in Isla Verde. Speaking of the beach, San Juan’s white sandy shores are the stuff of any beachgoer’s dreams. Sun worshippers and idle paperback readers all pay homage to San Juan’s powdery playas , edged with the Atlantic Ocean’s turquoise waters. For a more strenuous view of nature, hike to the 3,543-ft-high peak of El Yunque, the only tropical rain forest belonging to the US Forest Service. The reward is a breathtaking view encompassing the full breadth of the city, showing off its blue-tinged grandeur from afar.

Old San Juan

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