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Now Available: Current Weather & Storm Tracking

Aug 20th, 2008 • By Ray • Category: General

We are now offering resources from AccuWeather for current weather conditions and 15-day weather forecasts. We have satellite imagery from the National Hurricane Center so you can get a snapshot of weather systems in our vicinity. We offer a great tool from Stormpulse.com that tracks developing and established storms in the western Atlantic and Caribbean regions.



What is the Taxi Zone for My Hotel?

Jul 31st, 2008 • By Ray • Category: Metro, OldSanJuan

The Puerto Rico Tourism Company has defined five tourism zones that encompass the areas around the SJU airport, Isla Verde, Condado, Miramar, Old San Juan, and the cruise ship piers. Taxi fares within and between these tourism zones are fixed and posted. If you’re traveling to or from a hotel, it’s helpful to know the taxi zone for your hotel.



Swimming in La Mina Falls

Jul 18th, 2008 • By Ray • Category: East, RainForest, Videos

Swimming in La Mina Falls in El Yunque National Forest is lots of fun. Getting into the waterfall can prove to be challenging, as this video shows.



Manos por Patas: How You Can Help Dogs In Need

Apr 28th, 2008 • By Ray • Category: General

Manos por Patas (Hands for Paws) is a non-profit organization dedicated to ending the suffering of stray dogs in Puerto Rico. These strays (called satos by the locals) are in need of medical attention, food, water, and, more importantly, a loving home.

Manos por Patas is looking for people to escort dogs on plane rides to the States. You can also adopt one of the strays outright, or you can man a donation to help provide medical care.



Best Night to Do the Biobay Depends on the Moon

Mar 18th, 2008 • By Ray • Category: East, Nature, Tour

When you visit Puerto Rico, one of the must-do things is a trip to one of our bioluminescent bays. Whether you go to Laguna Grande in Fajardo, Mosquito Bay in Vieques, or La Parguera in Lajas, you’re sure to have an experience that you will never forget. One important thing to take into consideration is how bright the moon will be the night you want to go.



How To Make the Best "Que Rico" Rum Cake

Feb 29th, 2008 • By Ray • Category: Recipes

When you think of the Caribbean islands, you think of turquoise blue water, white sand beaches, wonderful local cuisine, and, of course, all those great rum-based drinks. It’s no wonder that rum is the spirit of choice in the islands.
Historically, most islands had basis in the sugar trade. And where there’s sugar, there’s bound to [...]



Use a Taxi to Go "Out on the Island"

Feb 24th, 2008 • By Ray • Category: Metro, OldSanJuan

Depending on where you want to travel by taxi you’ll pay either a fixed rate or a metered rate. The Puerto Rico Tourism Company has defined "zones" for the main tourism areas of Old San Juan, Condadao, Isla Verde, the airport and the cruise ship piers. The rates for traveling within and between those tourism [...]



Final Total Lunar Eclipse Until 2010

Feb 21st, 2008 • By Ray • Category: Nature

As everyone knows by now, there was a total lunar eclipse on February 20, 2008. There won’t be another one until 2010. So, of course, this was something that we had to see for ourselves.
According to the news, the eclipse was supposed to start sometime around 10:00pm AST here in Puerto Rico. And the universe [...]



Bad Kitty, or "Why You Shouldn’t Tease the Lions"

Feb 19th, 2008 • By Ray • Category: Nature, Videos, West

We visited the Zoo in Mayaguez recently and found this little girl "playing" with a lioness. I don’t think the lioness was playing! I guess this is exactly why the safety glass is over 1" thick.

 



Getting Around By Taxi - Zones & Fares Explained

Jan 16th, 2008 • By Ray • Category: Metro, OldSanJuan

To get around the metro area, your best bet is to take a taxi. You can hail a taxi in the street, or you can call one to come pick you up. Taxis are generally available at the airport, hotels, and major tourist attractions.
For trips anywhere in San Juan, except to/from the SJU International Airport [...]