Gay Vieques Island

Vieques Island is a fantastic destination because it is quiet and very unique. For more than sixty years, the majority of the island was closed off by the US Navy. The island remained almost entirely undeveloped for tourism, but this lack of development is now a key attraction. Vieques is promoted as a sleepy, unspoiled island of rural "old world" charm and pristine deserted beaches, and is rapidly becoming a popular destination.

The lands previously owned by the Navy have been turned over to the U.S. National Fish and Wildlife Service and the authorities of Puerto Rico. Since the US Navy left the island, many beautiful beaches have been opened to the public. Snorkeling is excellent, especially at Blue Beach (Bahía de la Chiva). Aside from archeological sites, such as La Hueca, and deserted beaches, an idiosyncratic feature of Vieques is the presence of two pristine bioluminescent bays, including Mosquito Bay. Vieques is also famous for itsferal paso fino horses, which roam free over parts of the island. Aside from catching rays and swimming, there are numerous sites that every traveler should check out! In 2011, TripAdvisor listed it on the Top 25 Beaches in the World, specifically because there are "more than 40 beaches and not one traffic light".