Neighborhood Guides, part 1: Isla Verde
Wednesday April 30, 2008
San Juan is a city with a lot to offer. So much so, that I decided to break it up into its neighborhoods. The first on my list is ... Read More
Download Your Urban Guide Here
Monday April 28, 2008
Here's a handy resource for travelers to San Juan: Areas Urban Guides provide downloadable maps, information, and business listings (restaurants, shops, spas, and other businesses that cater to tourists) for ... Read More
How to Spend Seven Days in Puerto Rico
Saturday April 26, 2008
Actually, there are several answers to that query, but I'm pretty happy with the one I've come up with for visitors. Why? Because this tour:
Provides you with ample time in ... Read More
Puerto Rico in the Heat of the Democratic Race
Thursday April 24, 2008
With Hillary Clinton securing a much-needed win in Pennsylvania, the most hotly contested democratic race in our history moves on to the remaining states ... and one of the last ... Read More
Trip-Planner
Monday April 21, 2008
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 ... Read More
Kid-Tested, Puerto Rico-Approved
Saturday April 19, 2008
So we've covered where you should stay when you bring the kids to Puerto Rico. Now, lets talk about what you should do. The easy answer, of course is, "hit ... Read More
Kid-Tested, Hotel-Approved
Thursday April 17, 2008
Just about every parent has been through this: You decide to take a family vacation, but you want a hotel where the whole family will feel comfortable. Right? Well, if ... Read More
The Many Landscapes of Puerto Rico
Monday April 14, 2008
Writing about El Yunque National Forest for most of last week made me realize that most people who are interested in visiting Puerto Rico probably don't realize just how ... Read More
El Yunque, Part 3: Spending the Weekend
Saturday April 12, 2008
Sometimes, a single night is just not enough. For those who want a Puerto Rican experience that's entirely different from San Juan, a weekend in the rainforest is a good ... Read More
El Yunque, Part 2: Spending the Night
Thursday April 10, 2008
Sometimes, one day is just not enough to appreciate something special. Many people who travel to El Yunque soon realize that a night in the rainforest is likely to ... Read More
El Yunque, Part 1: Introducing the Rainforest
Monday April 7, 2008
In Puerto Rico, El Yunque carries near celebrity-status. It has its own mythology and reverence: call it the Mount Fuji of the Caribbean. It has its devoted fan-base of hikers ... Read More
Puerto Rico Governor Implicated in Corruption Scandal
Friday April 4, 2008
News of a corruption scandal surrounding Puerto Rican Governor Aníbal Acevedo Vilá has rocked the Puerto Rican government in the last few days. With the island (along with many parts ... Read More
Cozy in Culebra
Thursday April 3, 2008
The New York Times just released an article about Culebra as a bargain destination in Puerto Rico. I couldn't agree more. Along with relatively affordable dining and shopping (such as ... Read More
April Calendar
Tuesday April 1, 2008
April is a relatively quiet month in terms of major festivals on the island, but that doesn't mean Puerto Rico stays quiet. Actually, I'm not sure Puerto Rico knows how ... Read More