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Video From Discover Puerto Rico
January 17, 2020This video was just released by Discover Puerto Rico today. The island is open for tourism!
Puerto Rico Update #5 and FAQ
January 16, 2020Thank you again for your support and care. Below is a list of encouraging facts about the island’s recovery as of 9 AM today: Power – Electricity has been fully restored, even in southern Puerto Rico. Our staff, including those in the south, already have power. Points of entry/exit – The SJU International Airport, the…
Puerto Rico Earthquake Update #4
January 10, 2020Thank you again for your support. Below is a list of encouraging facts about the island’s recovery as of 2PM today: Power – Electricity continues to be restored to most of the population. We’ve heard that most of our staff (90%), including those in the south, already have power. Points of entry/exit – The SJU…
Puerto Rico Vamonos Update #3: January 8, 2020
January 8, 2020Thank you for the many emails, calls, and care. Our entire staff, hotel and bus partners, vendors, and groups on the island are all safe and in good shape. Below is a list of encouraging facts about the island’s recovery as of 3PM today: Power – Electricity should be restored to 90% of the entire…
Puerto Rico Earthquake Update #2
January 7, 2020Thank you so much for the many emails, calls, prayers, and gestures of care towards our island and staff. We are overwhelmed by your support for our island and interest in the wellbeing of our people and staff. Thankfully, our entire staff, hotel and bus partners, vendors, and groups on the island are all safe…
Puerto Rico Vamonos Update: January 7, 2020
Earlier this morning, a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the southern area of Puerto Rico near the town of Guanica. Our office, crisis team, and staff were immediately notified and initiated our crisis protocol. We are alert. Our groups on the island are safe and have been moved away from the area near the epicenter in…
Field Trip? Vámonos!
November 8, 2019NTA recently did an article on Vamonos Tours for their Courier Magazine. In the article they highlight our Music Festival for choral groups that we did in Puerto Rico. If you would like to participate in this year’s Music Festival for Choir groups in July, space is still available. Contact us today! Click the link…
3 Ways a Visit to Puerto Rico Allows Students to Grow
October 16, 2019Discover Puerto Rico recently published a blog on ways a visit to Puerto Rico allows students to grow. To read their article click the link below.
Have a Cell Phone Policy!
August 30, 2019After hundreds of tours, we noticed that students’ attention, discipline, and responsiveness are much stronger and rewarding in groups that adhere to a “no cell-phone bus policy.” Without a cell phone, students appreciate the sights, talk to each other, and pay attention to the guide. But, how do parents stay in touch with them? What…
NTA and Tourism Cares
August 5, 2019Here is an article from NTA’s Courier Magazine about Tourism Cares. Vamonos Tours was mentioned for what we do in Puerto Rico!