Saturday, May 19, 2012

Bacardi Artisan Fair 2007

bacardi artisan fair

If you are here in Puerto Rico this weekend (Dec 2) or next weekend (Dec 9) then why not check out the Bacardi Artisan Fair (Feria Bacardi 2007) which will take place in the grounds of the Bacardi factory in Cataño. The Bacardi Artisan Fair is an annual event that takes place on the first [...]

Top 5 Reasons to Start a Caribbean Cruise in San Juan Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Cruise

If you are considering a Caribbean cruise, no doubt your first search for a cruise is from Miami; after all it is one of the cruise ship capitals of the world. But if you are planning a Caribbean cruise you should seriously consider Puerto Rico as your starting point; here are my top 5 reasons [...]

Plaza Las Americas Come Rain or Shine

plaza las americas puerto rico

If you arrive in Puerto Rico and find that the weather is not cooperating there are still plenty of things to do. One of my top suggestions is to take a trip to Plaza Las Americas (especially if you need to keep children occupied – there is a 32 lane Bowling Alley and a large [...]

Ajili Mójili Restaurant Review

Update: Ajili Mojili is CLOSED. You will find the restaurant Casa Lola in that location now If you are looking for down to earth traditional Puerto Rican and Caribbean influenced food then Ajili Mójili should be on your short list of restaurants here in Puerto Rico. The name Ajili Mójili comes from the lemon-garlic sweet [...]

The Frugal Traveler Visits Puerto Rico

The Frugal Traveler, part of the NY Times travel series recently visited Puerto Rico as part of its budget weekend series. This is a great article on how you can visit Puerto Rico; enjoy the sights and sounds of San Juan; for under $500.

Puerto Rico Salsa Competition

From July 22 – 28, 2007 at the Wyndham El San Juan Hotel in the Isla Verde, some of the best Salsa dance groups / couples from around the world will be showcasing their talents at the Annual Puerto Rico Salsa Congress. This is the 11th year that the competition has been held here in [...]

Carnival Time…

From Tomorrow Thursday March 1 until Sunday March 4, the city of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico will be celebrating its annual Carnaval Mabó.  This is the 27th year of the carnival and it celebrates the Indian chieftain Mabó. There will be music, dance, shows, artist exhibits and food kiosks. The celebrations are closed with the colorful [...]