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Eating My Way Through San Juan

December 16, 2014 by Allison Tibaldi3 Comments

When I first started exploring Puerto Rico, I found what I was seeking: Caribbean beaches, stylish hotel rooms by the sea, a capital city with a pulsating beat and genuinely warm locals. What I never expected to find was a mouth-watering culinary scene. Contemporary Cocina Criolla is a fusion that mirrors Puerto Rico’s diversity and is a powerful lens into its history. Its predominate influences are indigenous Taíno blended with an ample measure … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Beach, Bus Travel, Caribbean, Casino, Coffee, Culinary travel, Drinking, Food and Wine, History, Music, Paradise, Puerto Rico, Resort, Restaurants, Sand, Seafood, Spain, Street Food

Buy the Right Travel Insurance

November 25, 2014 by Joyce FrazierLeave a Comment

With such a wide variety of insurance options available these days for travel, it can be a dizzying process just to think about coverage when planning a trip. Travel insurance can range from single trip, to yearly, to add-ons to age specific. For active and adventure travelers, especially for boomer travelers - having trip insurance is just one less thing to worry about while on a trip. Travel insurance for people over 65 is becoming more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Asia, Caribbean, Puerto Rico, South East Asia, Thailand, Travel Insurance

This Holiday, Send Your Loved Ones Away

December 5, 2013 by Dave4 Comments

As a huge fan of traveling, I think there’s never a wrong time for travel-themed gifts. But the circle I buy for at this time of year falls into two distinct groups: those who always travel, and those who never do. And this presents a problem. The ones who do it a lot have such a practiced routine that they’re reluctant to disrupt it by trying something new. And the ones who never leave their own zip code are often baffled by the process of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: Airline, Beach, Caves, Culture, New York City, Puerto Rico, Shopping Mall, Spa, Technology

Culebra Island, Puerto Rico – October 2013

October 1, 2013 by Dave2 Comments

Culebra Island is 18 miles off shore from mainland Puerto Rico and only 12 miles from St. Thomas and the US Virgin Islands. Flamenco Beach has been voted one of the top beaches in the Caribbean by several publications. Usually its pure white sand beaches are relatively isolated but this time in the middle of Semana Santa its sand was covered with hip young college students partying. Its about an hour catamaran ride here from Marina Puerto Del … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Beach, Caribbean, Food and Wine, Puerto Rico, Sailing, Sand

7 Souvenirs You’ll See at Every Single Caribbean Port

December 7, 2012 by Charli RadkeLeave a Comment

Caribbean cruise passengers spend twice as much money on souvenirs compared to people who take land vacations. Unfortunately, it's not because the wares you find at each port are so unique. In fact, here's a few seemingly original Caribbean treasures that you're sure to see over and over each time you leave the ship. #1 Caribbean Rum Whether you're a Pirates of the Caribbean fan or not, a bottle of Caribbean rum seems like a must-have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Bermuda, Caribbean, Cruising, Drinking, Fashion, Flowers, Lifestyle, Puerto Rico, Shopping Mall, Technology

Puerto Rico Offers Postcard Perfect Getaway

September 15, 2012 by Phyllis SteinbergLeave a Comment

The vibrant music, cultural and culinary scene in Puerto Rico offers vacationers of all ages a stunning array of activities. This was my third visit to this colorful and congenial island and I jumped right into the mix at the legendary El San Juan Resort and Casino located on a two-mile beach in San Juan’s Isla Verde district. At the El San Juan, I encountered the locals dancing to the beat of sassy salsa rhythms. This happening occurs on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Airport, Antiques, Beach, Caribbean, Casino, Coffee, Culinary travel, Culture, Dancing, Drinking, Fashion, Fishing, Food and Wine, Golf, Internet, Massage, Music, New York City, Puerto Rico, Rainforest

Puerto Rico Travel Promotion offers Free Adventure Tours with Four Nights’ Stay

August 3, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, August 3, 2012 – Luis Rivera-Marín, executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), today invited summer and fall travelers to see how “Puerto Rico Does It Better” with a free adventure promotion.  The offer, a first for the Island, seeks to entice visitors to experience Puerto Rico outside of their hotels with some of the best and most unique adventures and attractions the destination has to offer – from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Bicycle, Canada, Europe, Golf, Hiking, Markets, Puerto Rico, Rainforest, River Rafting, Sailing

Puerto Rico’s El Yunque National Forest in New Seven Wonders of the World Campaign

October 27, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

October 27, 2011 -- Puerto Rico's Department of Economic Development and Commerce is urging Puerto Ricans to spread the word and vote for El Yunque to become one of the seven most impressive and unique natural attractions in the world. Voting ends November 11th at 11:11 am. On that same day the New7Wonders organization will announce the preliminary results of the contest. More than 600,000 visitors enjoy the waterfalls, flora and natural … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Puerto Rico, Rainforest, South America, Spain, Volcano

St. John

June 28, 2011 by Paul KandarianLeave a Comment

You think hockey, you think cold. You think St. John in the Caribbean, you think hot. When you combine the two, what do you get? If you're very lucky, a Boston Bruins Stanley Cup championship. That improbable confluence happened for me when I was staying at Kismet on St. John, a gorgeous, five-bedroom villa of Moroccan design high atop Maria's Bluff, between Cruz Bay and Chocolate Hole. I'm a hockey nut in general, and about my Boston … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Art, Beach, Boston, Caribbean, Chocolate, Cruising, Drinking, Flowers, Food and Wine, Garden, Hiking, National Park, New York City, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Resort, Restaurants, Sailing

Wanderlust In Bohol Paradise

June 8, 2011 by Junfil OlarteLeave a Comment

"Life without travel is dull." ~The Author Our racing machine sounds like a roaring thunder on the highest gear dashing through lengthy and paved highway that connects Tagbilaran and its neighboring towns, all in the province of Bohol, Philippine Islands. The 8:00am sun has finally put itself clear after days of frequent rains in the island. I still sense the morning dew leftovers as I ride in next to Lloyd, going to one of the world's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Beach, Bridges, Chocolate, Cuba, Culinary travel, Drinking, Fashion, History, Lodge, Motorbike, Museum, Music, Palm Trees, Paradise, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Rainforest, Resort, Restaurants

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