Sunday, February 5, 2012

Vacation Deals Where To Find Them

So if you are like me, you want to get the best deal possible when it comes to your vacation package. In the past I have used sites like Expedia, Travelocity and Orbitz to book flights and hotels, as well as using the airline or hotel websites. It can take some time to check these [...]

Turn Signals Optional in Puerto Rico

Ok, so I have resisted up until now to write a sequel to ‘Driving me mad…’, but after several close shaves yesterday on my way to and from work, I have to vent my frustration. I have come to the conclusion that the MAJORITY of drivers here in Puerto Rico do not know what the [...]

Cell Phones in Puerto Rico

If you are planning on using your cell phone while on vacation here in Puerto Rico, then the following may be of use to you. Here in Puerto Rico the main cell phone providers

Puerto Rico and Car Rental

These are just my thoughts on whether or not to rent a car when you are on vacation here in Puerto Rico. The first thing to consider is how long will you be on vacation in Puerto Rico and do you want to see more than the beach and Old San Juan. If your vacation [...]

Do I Need a Passport for Puerto Rico?

Do I Need a Passport for Puerto Rico?  This is a question that I see over and over in various forums etc.  This questions arise because of the new Western hemisphere Travel Initiative that was implemented at the beginning of the year. The bottom line is ‘NO YOU DO NOT NEED A PASSPORT’ if you [...]

Puerto Rico: A Very Brief History

1943, Columbus discovered Puerto Rico on November 19  (the island was already inhabited by the Taino tribe.  1508, Juan Ponce de Leon invaded the island and made slaves of the Taino people (though they did rebel). They made camp on the south shore of San Juan Bay, which would later move to what is now Old San [...]

Driving……. me mad!

If you have been to Puerto Rico before, you will know what I mean, if you have not then the next section will be useful: Just like in America we drive on the right, unlike America there are NO RULES, or at least it seems that way to me. Whether you arrive By air or sea, [...]