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Culebra International Regatta March 20 to 22, 2009

Coqui — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:02:43 +0000

For all you sailing enthusiasts out there; Culebra will be hosting the 5th Annual Heineken International Regatta from March 20 – 22, 2009. As in previous years the event will also include the Culebra International Dinghy Regatta, for those with smaller boats.

Whether you decide to watch the races from land or sea you will be able to watch the boats race around the coast of Culebra, as well as the off-shore island of Culebrita.

More information will be available @ www.culebrainternationalregatta.com

Related Information:
Culebra Ferry Service
East Coast Attractions

Top 5 Reasons to Start a Caribbean Cruise in San Juan Puerto Rico

Coqui — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 13:57:38 +0000

If you are considering a Caribbean cruise, no doubt your first search for a cruise is from Miami; after all it is one of the cruise ship capitals of the world. But if you are planning a Caribbean cruise you should seriously consider Puerto Rico as your starting point; here are my top 5 reasons why:

1. San Juan, Puerto Rico is already located in the Caribbean. By starting your cruise here, you have already saved the two day trip to the Caribbean that cruises from Miami or any of the other Florida ports take.

2. You do not need to take a full 7 day cruise to see several Caribbean islands. By starting in San Juan, Puerto Rico you can take a 3 or 5 day cruise that will allow you to see 2-3 islands, as well as Puerto Rico. A longer cruise will allow you to visit even more Caribbean islands

3. Many low cost airlines are now flying directly to San Juan, Puerto Rico, making it easier and cheaper to start your cruise here. Check out Spirit Airways and Jetblue. All of the major cruise lines offer Caribbean cruises departing from San Juan, Puerto Rico; Carnival, Celebrity, Holland America, Norwegian, Princess and Royal Caribbean

4. By arriving a day earlier or staying an extra day, you can make the time to see some of the great spots here in Puerto Rico:
Old San Juan – You can easily spend several hours walking around Old San Juan.
El Yunque – if you are feeling adventurous, rent a car and head to the tropical rainforest. El Yunque is about 45mins drive from San Juan and you can hike one of the easier trails or just chill out at one of the look out towers and enjoy the sights and sounds of the lush rainforest.

5. Finally, by starting your Caribbean cruise here in Puerto Rico, you get to experience the wonderful sights, sounds and culture that make this island so wonderful.

You may also find these posts interesting:

Pre or Post Cruise in PR
El Yunque Trails summary
Vacation Deals Where to Find
Restaurants

also check out this Carnival of Cites

Up Coming Events

Coqui — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 22:48:57 +0000

I just wanted to point out a few events that are taking place here in Puerto Rico over the next couple of months.

On Fen 25, 2007 we have the World’s Best 10K race. This is an event that has been going since 1994 and will attract some of the top athelites from around the world. In 2003 Paul radcliffe of Great Britian set a worlds best time here in Puerto Rico. So if you are a keen runner, why not have a go. If you prefer to watch, I’m sure the atheltes will welcome your support.

March 9-11, 2007 sees the Cuelbra Heinekin International Regatta (around the island of Culebra). If you are into sailing this might be worth checking out.

During March we have the Condado Culinary Festival where participating restaurants showcase there cuisine. If you like to eat, this may be a great excuse to indulge your taste buds.