2008 Hurricane Season
With June 1st just around the corner, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has just released its updated forecast for the upcoming hurricane season. According to NOAA the 2008 hurricane season is likely to be above normal. They are predicting up to 16 named storms, with 5 of these having the potential to be major hurricanes.
The NOAA predictions are in line with those from William Gray and the Colorado State University hurricane forecasting team.
For 2008 the storm names are:
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The Top 11 Articles from the Past 6 Months
The site is now just over 1 year old, so I thought it was a good time to review the most popular articles from the past 6 months. If you are a regular reader or have just found the site, maybe the following list will give you some ideas, for a vacation to Puerto Rico
I would like to thank all of you that have been regular readers of the site and I would like to also say hi and thanks to all the new readers.
So here we have the top 11 articles from the past 6 months:
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Inflalandia
Last year when I saw the posters advertising Inflalandia, I did not give them a second thought, but having seen several over the past few days, I thought I should check it out.
So what exactly is Inflalandia?
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Pre & Post Puerto Rico Cruise Luggage Options
Puerto Rico has one of the busiest cruise ship schedules in the Caribbean. If you are one of the many that will be starting a cruise in Puerto Rico, the following might be helpful.
Pre Cruise
Most Puerto Rico cruises starting from San Juan will leave port late afternoon / early evening, with boarding starting around lunch time
What do we do with our luggage before we can board the cruise ship in San Juan?
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El Morro’s Striking Night Time Glow
If you arrive in San Juan late afternoon, early evening (which can be the case for many cruise line passengers), you may feel that there will be a limited amount of things to see and do.
It is true that attractions such as El Morro close their doors at 6pm (5pm between June and November), but even if the doors are closed; a trip to El Morro should not be ignored.
As the photos in this post show, even at night El Morro cuts a dramatic imposing figure on the San Juan skyline.
Note: The free trolley service that runs to El Morro stops around 7pm. Other options include taxis or an uphill walk.
El Morro is not the only attraction that is illuminated at night, so don’t despair if this is the only time you will have to explore the city. Even at night, Old San Juan has a lot to offer.
If you would prefer an organized night time tour then contact Legends of Puerto Rico who offer a ‘Night Time tales Tour’.
Photo Source: mannequin
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Alternative Ideas for San Juan
Casinos in Puerto Rico
Images of Puerto Rico
