My first trip to Puerto Rico with my kids was great — but it could've been even better if we'd avoided these 4 mistakes

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Author Jamie Davis Smith smiling on beach with Puerto Rico flag in background
My family had a great trip to Puerto Rico despite making a few simple planning and budgeting mistakes.

Jamie Davis Smith

I'm stuck in Puerto Rico for an extra week. It's putting me $3,000 over budget, and I'm worried I'll lose my job.

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Kaci Jane Hansen is stuck in Puerto Rico until January 8th because of flight cancellations.

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My family is stranded in Puerto Rico because our flights were canceled. It's having an impact on our finances.

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Passengers wait at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport as all flights are cancelled following US military action in Venezuela,
A family of four is stranded in Puerto Rico after their Frontier flight back to Colorado was canceled due to Nicolas Maduro's capture by the US.

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I went to San Juan for the first time and was blown away by how much fun I had on a budget

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The author posing at Condado Beach at sunset. She's wearing a white long-sleeved mesh top and black shorts.
I visited San Juan, Puerto Rico, for the first time and enjoyed the beaches, food, and nightlife.

Sydney Gray

I moved my family from New York City to Puerto Rico 18 months ago. We love it here, but some things surprised us.

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The author and her family in Puerto Rico.
The author and her family moved to sunny Puerto Rico in August 2024.

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My husband and I left our lucrative tech careers in California and bought a farm in Puerto Rico. 17 years later, we're still happy with our decision.

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The author and her husband pose while dining outdoors.
The author and her husband gave up corporate life in California and moved to a farm they purchased in Puerto Rico 17 years ago.

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After living in a dozen cities across the globe, I finally settled down in the coastal city where I grew up

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Spanish-style houses line a road in California.
I moved back to my hometown after living in dozens of cities around the world.

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Americans are moving to Puerto Rico for the lifestyle — and staying for the low taxes

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An aerial view of the eastern shore of Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico has put incentives in place to attract mainland Americans and other foreigners to stay long-term.

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Puerto Rico's power is back on — but outages are still happening. Business owners say it's a struggle to recover.

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A utility pole with wires hanging from it in San Juan, Puerto Rico
The power was out in San Juan — seen here — and throughout the rest of Puerto Rico on New Year's Eve and beyond. It's back, but the energy company warns there could be more service interruptions.

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I moved to Puerto Rico for the entrepreneurial scene and I love it — except for the constant power outages

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Ryan Pamplin, who lives in Puerto Rico with his wife and 19-month-old son, is frustrated by the island's frequent power outages.

Ryan Pamplin

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