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MONTHLY CLIP REPORT

CARIBE HILTON MONTHLY COVERAGE REPORT

2/11/2026

Client: Caribe Hilton Outlet: Yahoo Creators

Date: February 8, 2026

UVM: 2,935,454

Media Type: Website

Loved Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show? Here's

How to Plan a Puerto Rico Trip

Adrienne Barile | February 8 2026

If Bad Bunny's halftime show has you thinking, "I should visit Puerto Rico," you're extremely not alone.

If you just watched Bad Bunny light up the Super Bowl halftime show (or you’re at work replaying the clips on Monday), there’s a good chance Puerto Rico is on your brain.

The good news: if you’re a U.S. citizen, Puerto Rico gives you Caribbean water, culture, and warm weather on a domestic ﬂight, no passport needed. And it’s the island that shaped the music and energy you just watched onstage.

Here’s a simple way to turn that halftime adrenaline into an actual Puerto Rico trip: a long weekend in Old San Juan or a beach resort, plus one or two classic experiences so you really understand why people call it la Isla del Encanto ( The Enchanted Island”).

If you want more beach than city: Condado, Caribe Hilton, or Isla Verde

If your priority is beach time ﬁrst and Old San Juan is more of a side trip, you can base yourself in one of San Juan’s waterfront hotel zones instead:

Condado: City-style beach strip: lots of restaurants, bars, and shops in a walkable area, plus easy taxis to Old San Juan. A standout here is La Concha Resort, a historic oceanfront property that opened in 1958 and now operates under Marriott’s Autograph Collection.

Caribe Hilton: Landmark resort on its own small peninsula between Old San Juan and Condado: multiple pools and a sheltered cove-style beach that is calmer than many open-ocean spots, also famous as the birthplace of the piña colada.

Isla Verde: Long, sandy beach near the airport: wider sand and generally calmer swimming than Condado, with resorts like Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, Royal Sonesta San Juan, and Courtyard Isla Verde Beach Resort right on the water.

For a short stay you can still pick just one of these and Uber or taxi to Old San Juan for the day or evening.

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Date: February 10, 2026

UVM: 2,935,454

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Everybody wants to go to Puerto Rico now

Alesandra Dubin | February 10 2026

A record-breaking 2025, a Super Bowl spotlight and nearly 7.9 million hotel nights booked point to a full-on travel boom.

Everyone is talking about Puerto Rico right now, thanks to Bad Bunny's spectacularly joyful, colorful, and evocative Super Bowl LIX halftime show — the most-watched in history. So you can bet the tourism demand is about to pop oﬀ for the Caribbean island destination.

But even before the so-called Benito Bowl stole the show, Puerto Rico tourism was already en fuego.

Discover Puerto Rico, the island’s oﬃcial tourism authority, announced that Puerto Rico closed 2025 with unprecedented growth across key travel indicators, marking its ﬁfth consecutive year of record tourism performance:

More than 6.8 million visitors arrived through Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport — up about 3 percent from 2024. Nearly 7.9 million hotel and shortterm rental nights were booked — an 8 percent year-over-year increase. Lodging revenue reached roughly $1.99 billion, a 3 percent climb on the year. And cruise arrivals topped 1.6 million, nearly 8 percent higher than in 2024.

By late 2025, more than 102,000 jobs were supported in the hospitality and recreation sector, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Those figures don’t just reflect more flights and rooms booked — they point to a broader shift in how travelers see Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico’s post-Super Bowl moment

The Super Bowl’s massive global audience — 135 million people watched the halftime show that included a real wedding, surprise celebrity appearances, and deep cultural nods to Puerto Rico’s heritage — is now dovetailing with that tourism momentum.

Travel industry experts say moments like these can move perceptions and bookings. Cultural resonance on a stage as big as the Super Bowl doesn’t just turn heads… it inspires itineraries. And Puerto Rico has the travel infrastructure to back it up: luxury hotel openings, booming cruise traﬃc, growing international connectivity, and a tourism strategy focused on responsible travel and local storytelling.

Tour operators and travel advisors are reporting increased interest in Puerto Rico packages, especially for 2026 events such as the World Baseball Classic, Puerto Rico Open for golf, and major conference draws. And the timing couldn’t be better: Visitors are still rebooking stays from last year’s record demand, with hotel occupancy climbing and cruise lines adding calls to San Juan.

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Sunset view from the Caribe Hilton hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Rosie Bell via Getty Images)

Client: Caribe Hilton

Outlet: Tropix Traveler

Date: February 18, 2026

UVM: 21,700

Media Type: Website

Weekend Escapes: The Caribbean Quick Getaway

Debbie Snow | January 26

New nonstop ﬂights mean more time on the sand

Need a break? Craving a quick escape where the water is warm, the sky is blue, and the sun is shining? Your favorite Caribbean islands are now just a nonstop ﬂight away, making slipping away for a long weekend simpler than ever.

Whether you have three days or ten, the region delivers postcard-perfect beaches, brilliant blue seas, lush green mountains, and sun-soaked days. Each island offers its own vibrant culture, shaped by African, European, Indigenous, and Asian influences. You’ll hear Spanish, French, English, and Dutch—and taste those cultures reflected in a variety of local cuisines.

Weekend getaways are especially tempting right now. New routes and expanded schedules mean less time in transit and more time on the sand. Major airlines have added ﬂights—particularly during peak season through April—while newer carriers are introducing fresh routes that make island hopping faster and more convenient.

So, the next time you’re dreaming of a quick escape, look to tropical isles. With thousands of islands and cays to choose from, the Caribbean oﬀers something for every traveler—whether you’re planning a family-friendly retreat, a romantic hideaway, or an adventurous weekend ﬁlled with snorkeling, coral reefs and hiking cool mountain trails.

Destination: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Full of stories, history and rhythm, Puerto Rico has a bounty of natural beauty to explore, from cascading waterfalls, rainforests, and secluded bays. Old San Juan is pulsing with culture, history, and culinary experiences throughout its colorful neighborhoods. Those wanting to connect with nature can immerse themselves in the island’s waterfalls in El Yunque National Rainforest, or kayak in one of the three bioluminescent bays on the island.

Getting There:

Southwest is adding direct service from Indianapolis to San Juan in 2026. The island is served with a multitude of direct ﬂights from Miami, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Boston and more. Airlines to check are Delta, American and United.

Where To Stay: Caribe Hilton

Just a few minutes from historic Old San Juan, the iconic historic Caribe Hilton hotel, known for being the birthplace of the piña colada, oﬀers a laidback resort in the heart of the action. Spend the day lounging by the pool, or taking a dip in the pristine beach, play a round of tennis, or enjoy a massage. The colorful city streets of Old San Juan are just minutes away.

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Client: Caribe Hilton

Outlet: Travel + Leisure

Date: February 20, 2026

UVM: 10,233,649

Media Type: Website

I Took My 5- and 7-year-olds to a Michelin-starred Restaurant on Vacation—and It Changed the Way I Think About Family Travel

Melissa Petro | February 19

And I'd do it again.

Some people think indulging our children’s unexpectedly sophisticated tastes is ﬁnancially reckless, socially absurd, or proof that parenting culture has lost the plot. A January 2026 Wall Street Journal article, Parents Are Going Broke From Their Kids’ Sushi Obsession,” distilled the panic neatly, suggesting that parents are paying a heavy price” for indulging their children’s palates and, worse, turning them into tiny food snobs.”

When I share photos from our trips, I can sometimes sense an ambient hum of judgment beneath the compliments: a mix of disbelief, resentment, and concern masquerading as practicality. A family member once asked, kindly enough, Isn’t that a little wasted on an 8-year-old?” Comments like these— they won’t remember it, they don’t appreciate it, it’s more than they need— say less about my children than they speak to class anxiety, parental guilt, and the strange moral pressure surrounding how—and where—we let kids take pleasure.

In fairness, for much of my life I might have said the same things myself. As a child, I watched with muted resentment as classmates returned from summer break with stories of cruises, plane rides, and aquamarine hotel pools overlooking the ocean— tales that landed in sharp contrast to my own sweaty Augusts, alone in my bedroom, counting down the days until school resumed. Growing up on boxed mac and cheese and frozen pot pies, and with family vacations” a fantastical thing that only happened on TV, I internalized a quiet but persistent belief that certain experiences were for other people, and that wanting them revealed something unseemly about yourself

Then I became a parent. And a writer. I veered into travel writing partly because I wanted to expose my children parts of the world they wouldn’t otherwise see, including places I once assumed were oﬀ-limits to people like us.

Our favorite place, by far, is San Juan. On our first trip, the groundskeepers at the family-friendly Caribe Hilton kindly looked the other way when my neurodivergent child climbed over a barricade to get a closer look at a snapping turtle. Parents of children with special needs often shy away from high-end spaces where their kids’ behavior might be on full display—but in my experience, the more luxurious the environment, the more patient, accommodating, and unflappable the staff tends to be.

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Client: Caribe Hilton

Outlet: Resident

Date: February 20, 2026

UVM: 250,000

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The 18 Best Family-Friendly Resorts for Spring Break

Brooke Fedora | Februaury 20

Luxury beach escapes, adventure-driven destinations, and multigenerational resorts designed for a stress-free family spring break in 2026.

Spring break with kids can go one of two ways. It can feel chaotic, crowded, and exhausting… or it can be the trip everyone still talks about months later.

The diﬀerence is almost always where you stay.

The right resort takes the pressure off. It gives parents space to relax, kids room to roam, and enough built-in activities that you are not constantly figuring out what to do next. Even better, the best family-friendly resorts today are designed with real life in mind. Teens want independence. Younger kids want pools and adventure. Grandparents want comfort. And you probably just want one peaceful moment with a coffee that is still hot.

For 2026, families are choosing resorts that make travel feel easier, not more complicated. Think villa-style accommodations in Maui, wildlife experiences in Tanzania, Caribbean beaches with serious kids programming, and ranch retreats where everyone can unplug together.

4. Caribe Hilton – San Juan, Puerto Rico

Set on a private 17-acre peninsula, Caribe Hilton oﬀers an easy, tropical spring break without the long-haul travel. For U.S. families, there is no passport required, and the short ﬂight makes it especially appealing with kids. A secluded, soft-sand beach with calm waters sets the tone for a relaxed stay from the moment you arrive.

The three ocean-view pools and splash area keep younger kids happy, while the on-site Manatee Conservation Experience adds a meaningful, hands-on activity for the whole family. First-ﬂoor family suites make multigenerational travel and stroller access simple, keeping the overall stay comfortable and relaxed.

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