This Caribbean Island Has Secluded White-sand Beaches and a Bioluminescent Bay-With No Passport Required to Get There

"On the island of Vieques, not a single stoplight stands between leafy, tropical hillsides and some of the Caribbean's best beaches. Here, wild horses roam free, waves glimmer with bioluminescence, and dramatic black sands await. Just six miles off the coast of Puerto Rico, Vieques is a part of the U.S. territory, yet in many ways, the two islands couldn't be more different."

"Perched on a lush hilltop in the center of Vieques, Finca Victoria is a modern retreat that's intimately intertwined with nature. This 14-room boutique hotel offers accommodations ranging from tree houses and cabins to a vintage Airstream, all with a healthy dose of breezy Caribbean style and available for short stays or longer ayurvedic retreat experiences. El Blok has the laid-back attitude of a Caribbean resort with all the style of a modern, design-forward city hotel."

Vieques sits six miles off Puerto Rico and forms part of the U.S. territory while offering a quieter, nature-focused atmosphere distinct from the main island. The island features leafy tropical hillsides, black-sand beaches, free-roaming wild horses, and bioluminescent waves. Multiple flights from the U.S. mainland make the island accessible without a passport for U.S. travelers. Lodging favors small guesthouses and boutique properties rather than chain resorts. Finca Victoria offers 14 rooms including tree houses, cabins, and a vintage Airstream with ayurvedic retreats. El Blok sits in Esperanza near the beachfront walkway and features a rooftop pool and panoramic sea views.

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