Puerto Rico..Sorry so late!

Puerto Rico is very different from the United States even though it is in its territory. Take for example it government, weather, and education.

Puerto Ricans cannot vote in elections, only in primaries for United States president. However, they do vote for their governor and they vote every four years. There is also a difference in political parties. In the U.S., we have mainly Republican and Democratic. In Puerto Rico, they have PNP, who want states hood, PPD, the popular Democratic Party, and PIP, who want independence. Puerto Ricans, in contrast to Americans, also do not have to pay federal taxes. Their taxes are local.

Not having to pay federal taxes is one of the many reasons why I would love to visit Puerto Rico. Another reason is because of its weather. In Puerto Rico, it is summer year round and the beaches are warm, similar to the gorgeous waters in Hawaii. Summer is my favorite season and I can just imagine how gorgeous Puerto Rico is with its colorful flowers, sparkling beaches, and warm atmosphere.

As far as education, Puerto Rican students receive more days of vacation due to the combination of holidays from the U.S. and their own country. For example, they get out of school for Christmas, December 25th, and for Three Kings, January 6th. Even though they receive these extra days off, they still go to school for two semesters, August-December and January- May.
Considering all of these factors, my next vacation will most definitely be Puerto Rico!