Some people love to buy a guidebook, pour over as much literature as they can get their hands on, and plan out their entire holiday before they've booked a hotel or flight. Others prefer to wing it, landing up in a new destination with little more than a duffel bag.

Regardless of where you fall in this spectrum, if you're in the initial stages of planning a trip to Puerto Rico, or are thinking about visiting the island, check out my new trip-planner. Written for the newcomer to Puerto Rico, the planner includes:

• Essential information you should know before you head out.
• Overviews of the island's major destinations.
• Five suggested itineraries.
• Tips to help you tailor your vacation, whether you're on a family trip, on a romantic getaway, or on a budget.

Of course, it's impossible to cross all the i's and dot all the t's in a single document, but if you think I missed something important, let me know about it in the forum.