East of the Dominican Republic and west of the Virgin Islands lies the island of Puerto Rico. Taking influences from both its Spanish settlers and American ownership, this mountainous region enjoys the relaxed Caribbean lifestyle with a bit of European culture.
The tropical climate means that Puerto Rico is hot all year round, and May is no exception with temperatures ranging from a toasty 22 degrees to a sweltering 30 degrees celsius. Cooling down in May is usually no problem, however, as this is the wettest month of the year in Puerto Rico with 7.2 inches of rain expected to fall over 16 days.
Luckily, the island has some of the best shopping in the whole of the Caribbean so finding shelter from the rain is never a problem. The PlazaLasAmericas shopping mall in the capital of San Juan is the Caribbean's largest shopping complex and offers both local stores and restaurants such as Playero and ElMesonSandwiches as well as home comforts like Habitat and PizzaHut.
After a busy day of shopping, music lovers should head to HeinekenJazzFest. Held in San Juan during the last week of May, this event brings together the refreshing taste of beer with the relaxed sounds of jazz and is a great way to mingle with the locals.
For accommoation, try the SanJuanParkHotel. Rooms start at £59 per night so a stay here will be affordable no matter what the budget.
