Travel
Airline Luggage Surcharges
With the cost of fuel rising daily, 3 of the major airline carriers that service Puerto Rico have decided to initiate a luggage surcharge for ALL checked bags.
United, American Airways and US Airways all require that passengers pay an additional $15 for the first piece of checked luggage and $25 for the second piece (this [...]
Taxi Rate Increase
Friday the 13th (2008) was not the best of days for travelers arriving or leaving San Juan, as taxi transportation was disrupted due to a disagreement between the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) and the Taxi Federation. Travelers wanting to get a taxi had a hard time, as the local taxi drivers went on strike [...]
Interactive Puerto Rico Travel Map
There is a new addition to the site; an Interactive Puerto Rico Travel Map. Or to put it another way; a personalized Google map with points of interest for the whole island. Currently the main focus is the San Juan and north east area, but additions will be made regularly to the map; to cover [...]
Disney on Ice Skates into Puerto Rico
Disney on Ice brings its Princess Classics production to Puerto Rico in April 2008. So, if you are looking for ideas on keeping the children entertained while you are here in Puerto Rico, then the ‘Princess Classics’, might just be what you are looking for.
As with any Disney on Ice Production, you are guaranteed a [...]
Whale Watching in Puerto Rico
With February quickly approaching, we are about to enter into the best time of year to see Humpback whales off the west coast of Puerto Rico. If you have the chance to head to the west coast around the Rincon area, you might be lucky enough to see these magnificent, endangered species during their mating [...]
Alternative Ideas for Puerto Rico – Quick Links
Two of the must see’s for anyone visiting Puerto Rico are the beautiful city of Old San Juan and the lush greenery of the El Yunque rainforest. For those visitors that have already seen these two, or for visitors who are looking for something a little bit different, I found the following while searching for [...]
Marc Anthony Live in San Juan
Photo by miggell1In the United States and Europe, he may be better known as the husband of Jenifer Lopez, but in the world of Latin Music, Marc Anthony is a top selling recording artist. You can catch him here in Puerto Rico, when he brings his live tour to the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José [...]
Holiday in Puerto Rico and Receive $250
Update: This offer is no longer available
Just stumbled on this and thought it might be handy for anyone planning a vacation here in Puerto Rico, maybe even for the up coming PGA Tour.
If you book book a 4-night/5-day stay through the Puerto Rico Tourism Company or Expedia, Orbitz and GOGO travel for any of the [...]
San Sebastián Street Festival Honors Ricky Martin
Photo by Ulises Jorge
This year the San Sebastián Street Festival in Old San Juan will take place between 18 – 21. This year’s event marks the 38th year of the festival that commemorates the official day of Saint Sebastián, which is observed on January 20. The festival this year will also be honoring Puerto [...]
Hatillo Mask Festival December 28
Photo by oscalito
On December 28 the town of Hatillo (on Puerto Rico’s north coast) will celebrate its annual Mask Festival (Festival de las Máscaras). This tradition dates back to 1823, when the town of Hatillo was founded. The festival commemorates the innocent children killed by King Herod.
