Now Greenland and Canada certainly have something to say about it having been volunteered by The Donald but there are those out there who do want to be America’s 51st state.
Puerto Rico heads the queue of candidates for that extra star and they keep us continually updated with the many attractions on their Caribbean islands.
The commonwealth has been drawn into the American sphere of influence since the Big Country was granted authority following the Spanish-American War of 1898.
And its people have had US citizenhood since 1917.
All of which gives them various rights similar to statehood only rather simplistically it means their representatives are advisory.
While the pathway to statehood seems to have been stalled with previous referendums which have been in favour of joining the union also non-binding.
Enlightening Puerto Rico
Puerto Ricans also need US Congress and President Trump to sanction any request.
And, of course, on this matter, as in many, it is difficult to read The Donald.
With the 45th and 47th President distancing himself from comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s ‘island of garbage’ comments at his rally.
Of course, we as travellers to America and the Caribbean want to know what Puerto Rico has to offer… and the answer is plenty.
Of the world’s best beaches for a start.
Now having seen the wonder that is bioluminescence in Tobago it’s well, an enlightening experience.
Glistening Mosquito Bay
And Puerto Rico has three bioluminescent bays, Laguna Grande, Mosquito Bay and La Parguerain, making up three of the world’s bioluminescent bays.
Where you can paddle or splash in the water to produce a glow-in-the-dark effect – attributable to dinoflagellates, a microscopic organism.
With Mosquito bay named the brightest bioluminescent bay in the world by The Guinness Book of World Records.
On the island of Vieques on the east of Puerto Rico.
Where visitors can enjoy the bay from clear-bottom kayaks, or by scuba diving.
So you can marvel at the neon blue-green patterns in the glistening water below.
Frogs’ symphony
Our Puerto Rican pals point us towards Finca Victoria ($380.41/£304.71 for two for a night) to stay.
And Virgin Atlantic offering return flights from £921.
Finca Victoria is an Ayurvedic Boutique Hotel & Panchakarma Retreat Centre, sat atop one of the island’s highest points.
Where you will be serenaded by the soothing symphony of the native Coqui frogs.
Puerto Rico is a leading destination for sustainability and all cabins, houses and treehouses feature organic, biodegradable mattresses.
Over to you, Mr President
While Finca Victoria’s wellness centre we’re told is rooted in ancient Indian medicine and built upon the Hindu Ayurvedic core principles of spirituality and healing.
So maybe not such an ‘island of garbage’ then Tony Hinchcliffe and The Donald would seem to agree with us.
And remember where you read it first if he does sign off on one of his famous executive orders.
With Puerto Rico for who want to be America’s 51st state.
