Vieques is an island of Puerto Rico that has many nice beaches from which to choose.  It has an authentic, non-touristy feel, which is refreshing. The island is accessible by ferry or plane. The planes leave either from the airport in San Juan or from another airport that is located a short ride away. The ferry is less expensive but the plane is much more convenient. If you visit the island, do not miss the kayak tour of the bio bay. The water emits light when agitated, such as by the kayak, kayak paddle, one’s hands, or even fish or stingrays whose swimming path can be seen by the green lights that follow their motion. This was an unforgettable experience and the biological luminescence was an almost magical sight to see. The light emitting plankton are unpredictable and ceased their display for some time, but fortunately began emitting light again before we arrived. In addition to the incredible display in the water, if you go when the moon is not up the Milky Way is a show unto itself. The low levels of light pollution make it a great place to observe the bright stars, and the tranquility of the quiet kayaks make the entire scene truly astonishing. It is elusive to the camera, as the usual method of taking long exposures to compensate for the inadequacy of light gathering ability of the sensor fails to capture the fleeting point-like flashes of light coming from the water. No doubt one day more sensitive sensors will be made that are able to do the spectacle justice, but for now it must be seen in person to be fully appreciated.