Author Archives: Carrie Rhodes
Letter From Our President
July 16, 2019Letter From Our President July 16, 2019 Dear Group Travelers, As you may have heard in the news, there are a few protests in San Juan and in other major cities of the US against the Governor of Puerto Rico. Some people want the immediate resignation of the Governor after pages of insensitive, homophobic, and…
Student Travel Changes Lives
May 30, 2019What do these four have in common: student travel, Puerto Rico, Minecraft, and Hurricane Maria? Meet Cory and you’ll instantly be able to connect these four. Eight years ago, one high school Spanish trip to Puerto Rico changed Cory Scheviak’s life. Consequently, this experience transformed the lives of many in Puerto Rico. In the icy…
SATURDAY DECEMBER 22, 2018 – Hamilton Puerto Rico – Change of Venue
December 27, 2018Dear Hamilton-Puerto Rico fans, As you may have heard, yesterday the Hamilton Team and the Miranda family decided to move the Hamilton Musical to one of the best theaters in our island, the Centro de Bellas Artes in San Juan. Please read the official press release from the Hamilton team at the end of this…
The Tonight Show Live from San Juan, PR!
December 19, 2018Exciting News! The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon is coming to Puerto Rico as part of the Hamilton Musical events with special guest including Lin-Manuel Miranda This special show will be aired live on NBC on January 15, 2019 and will include an airing of a special Hamilton performance. Perfectly put by Jimmy Fallon himself, “it’s…
Holiday Traditions of Puerto Rico
December 7, 2018Puerto Rico is able to transform into every tourist’s ideal location at any time of the year. One of the greatest times of the year to visit the island is during the holiday season. Accompanied by a breezy 75-85°F weather, no place has a longer and more diverse holiday season than we do in Puerto…
Hamilton in Puerto Rico Tour Special
November 9, 2018America’s hottest historical musical is coming to Puerto Rico! Lin-Manuel Miranda will reprise his starring role as Alexander Hamilton for 24 performances from January 8-27, 2019 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Vamonos is honored to offer a 4-day Hamilton tour package featuring history, culture, entertainment, and adventure. This special package offers Hamilton orchestra quality seating, 3…
Why should You Travel With Your Students?
July 12, 2018After a recent class trip to Costa Rica, group leader JJ Epperson of Gibson Southern High School in Indiana wrote a great blog post for why you should travel with your students. If you are considering a school trip with your students, this blog is a must read. It will encourage you and have you…
10 cool tips to make the most out of your service-learning experience
May 17, 2018By Esther Riddle Do you want your service-learning visit to be a memorable one? We have found that when travelers PREPARE activities ON THEIR OWN, the visit goes much smoother and is far more successful. If your group is willing to serve for one full day or for several days and can supply some materials, we’d…
Qué Guay Medford High!
May 16, 2018Back in February, Medford High School had a chance to take a trip to Spain to practice their Spanish. Find out all about their experience by reading the article. The link is below.
Yesterday’s Power Outage
April 19, 2018Yesterday Puerto Rico experienced an island wide power outage due to an excavator accidentally cutting through a main power line. Some residents in 5 municipalities along with several hospitals have already had their power restored and the rest should see their electricity return within the next 24 hours. The company responsible for yesterday’s outage was…