Forum: Puerto Rico, Culebra & Vieques

Me and my husband are thinking of going to PR on the trip we re planning. We don't know too much about it. We wanted a nice relaxing beach vacation. We have never traveled out of the US so we are a little worried. Where would you recommend...

Hi, I have just booked my first cruise to San Juan for August and I am now looking for a hotel for a pre and post cruise nights. I have heard some good things about Sheraton in old San Juan. I have heard of people getting it through Priceline...

going on cruise out of San Juan in Oct. Can anyone recommend a hotel for 1-night prior to cruise in Old Town San Juan and suggestion for tour.

I'll be in San Juan/Vieques starting Monday for about a week and a half, and the weather reports are looking bleak. Is it typical for that part of the world to be "rainy" every day?

We are arriving August 20, 2008 in San Juan for a 14 day stay (our first time to PR)- I have been comparative shopping the internet & (so far), $ 23 /day is the best I have found for a sub-compact or compact car - a Nissan Versa or a Kia Rio -...

Greetings We will be in Puerto Rico January thru April, car rentals rate quotes I'm getting are really high going by daily rates, I was told to look into mini lease or short term lease rates. Anyone have any inforamtion about either? Also thought it...

Just wondering if it is true that no alcohol is served in San Juan on Election Day?:(

Mi fiance and I are considering having our honeymoon in Puerto Rico. But I was hoping for some input as to lodging and location. We know we want to be on the water, with a pool, some in-house food service. Ideally, we would like to stay in a...

looking for advice on moving and living on the island jobs, my wife is ccu nurse i have 25 years in the automotive business retail, rentals, wholesale, and buy here pay here car finance . Will be dedicated employee with great references and can...

My husband, older teen daughter, and I are booked for a flight to a first time San Juan trip in April. We're now ready to book a hotel. Has anyone stayed at the El Conquistador Resort in Fajardo? It seems very pricey but perhaps with all it offers,...

Would like any ideas or information that would help us in the move. Thanks, Keith

Anybody use Spirit Airlines ? are they any good

Looking for an inexpensive hotel for 1 nite pre-cruise in Jan08. Anyone stay at the Olimpo Court or Coqui Inn???? Any suggestions???????????? Thanks in advance.

Are there any supermarkets in Yabucoa? How far is the nearest costco? thanks.

Hi there, I plan to go to Culebra and Vieques next winter and would like to camp as I will be by myself and with low budget. I saw that camping is allowed in Flamenco beach at Culebra and Balneario sun bay, Playa media luna and Playa navio in...

Hi! I'm new to this board and am looking for some info on upcoming company trip, 1/06/08 to 1/11/08, at the El Conquistador. I'm also planning on coming down 3-4 nights in advance to use up some Marriott points. We're not sure wether we want to go...

Cruising from San Juan in March. Can somone recommend a nice, clean reasonable place to stay the night before. Would love to walk around in the evening and explore the local culture a little. :)

Anyone know of cabana-style lodging in P.R.? As in, individual thatched-roof huts near or right on the beach, with or without electricity, affordable, eco-minded? I'm not interested in hotels or houses. I like it super simple. Thanks, Joy

Hey Ya'll, I've got six hours in San Juan (cruise stop). I'm much more of an independent traveler, so I like off the beaten path kind of experiential stuff. Any suggestions of how to spend my time would be greatly appreciated. I'm really open...

Would like to visit the rain forest when in P.R. in February. How far is it from the Carib Hilton by car? What is the best way to see it? Thanks in advance.

Will be staying at the Carib Hilton in February and have a few questions? 1) How much should the cab fare be from the airport? 2) Are there any good restaurants in walking distance from the hotel? 3) How long is the bus ride from the hotel to Old...

We are planning a trip to Culebra and seeking info on where to; stay, swim, eat, car rental, etc. We're considering renting a villa and also a jeep.

I'm off to PR in mid-Feb and I'm looking for something besides beaches. I've got the guidebooks, but does anyone know of any unique PR sights, traditions, foods, streets, pastimes, people, clubs (sports?) that I could take in. I'm planning on doing...

Hi, we're going to Puerto Rico end of March 2002 with 2 kids (12 & 17). Is it safe traveling around the island in rental car if we stick to daytime hours and main roads?? There are so many interesting places there it would be a shame to stay at...