Check out the Sofo New Year Full Moon Party
Tuesday December 29, 2009
Most of the big bashes on New Year's Eve are taking place at hotels around the capital. But they aren't your only option for a party and a good time ... Read More
Where to Party on New Year's Eve
Monday December 28, 2009
Ok, so Christmas is over, families have exchanged gifts and eaten their body weight in pasteles and other goodies. Now it's time to gear up for the real party, which ... Read More
Puerto Rico's Party Hotels
Saturday December 26, 2009
Christmas may be over, but the party certainly isn't in Puerto Rico! In fact, the party is seldom over on this island, thanks in part to the number of places ... Read More
Merry Christmas and Feliz Navidad!
Friday December 25, 2009
Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas and, if you're in Puerto Rico, a fantastic Christmas feast! It's a family-first day on the island, and if you happen to ... Read More
On Christmas Eve, sing a Puerto Rican Christmas Carol
Thursday December 24, 2009
Well, on the island they're called aguinaldos, and they range from somber to nostalgic to comical to Orwellian (there's one in particular that bemoans the fate of the poor lechón). ... Read More
On the Night Before the Night Before Christmas ...
Monday December 21, 2009
That would be December 23, incidentally. Why do I bring it up? Because if you're spending Christmas in Puerto Rico and are looking for a magical way to ring in ... Read More
Where and What to Eat on December 24 & 25
Saturday December 19, 2009
If you're in San Juan for Christmas, or if you want to make a traditional Puerto Rican holiday meal, I've got you covered. From classic recipes to San Juan restaurants ... Read More
A Christmas Tour
Thursday December 17, 2009
Want to see Christmas in the Puerto Rican countryside? If you're new to the island (or even if you've been several times), chances are you haven't really experienced its more ... Read More
Now, about the rest of Ponce
Monday December 14, 2009
My last blog post was about visiting Ponce's magnificent cathedral during December 12 for the singing of the traditional Mexican song, "Las Mañanitas," followed by mass. But there is a ... Read More
December 12 in Ponce
Saturday December 12, 2009
Ponce is a city with its own cultural heritage and quaint colonial beauty. It is also a city which takes its Christmas celebrations seriously, and perhaps its most beautiful tradition ... Read More
Christmas Shopping at the Artisans' Fair
Thursday December 10, 2009
I mentioned the upcoming Feria de Artesanías in my December Calendar, but given all that's going into the event, it deserves some elaboration. The arts and crafts fair takes place ... Read More
Christmas Deals; A Newcomer Says Welcome
Monday December 7, 2009
Thinking of where to stay if you're going to Puerto Rico for the holidays? Or just looking out for good deals? Either way, the sparkling new Sheraton Puerto Rico, located ... Read More
Send a Puerto Rican Christmas e-Card!
Saturday December 5, 2009
This month I'll naturally be writing a lot about the Christmas season in Puerto Rico, one of the most festive seasons on the island. And if you're on the island, ... Read More
December Calendar
Wednesday December 2, 2009
Sure, there's Christmas. But that's not all that's happening this month. For those who love their culinary festivals, one of the most popular in Puerto Rico hits Old San Juan's ... Read More