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Ride a Green Zebra Near San Juan

Ray — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:00:41 +0000

Like most people, we enjoy a bit of adventure when we travel. We heard about a new activity operator near San Juan, Green Zebra Adventures, that offers something that sounded like a cross between an ATV and go-kart activity. It looked interesting, but how different was it than your typical ATV tour? We decided to give it a try to find out.

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Spring 2010 Orchid Shows

Ray — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:04 +0000

Being originally from the north-eastern States, flower shows were always a rite of passage for the beginning of springtime. We’re happy that we can continue that tradition here in Puerto Rico. We spent some time today at the annual Puerto Rico Orchid Society Festival de Orquídeas - Colores de mi Tierra just outside of San Juan.

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Get the 2010 Puerto Rico Entertainment Book

Ray — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:55:34 +0000

With all the talk of the economy and the recession, it's always helpful to find a way to save some money on vacation. Order the 2010 Puerto Rico Entertainment Book and you'll be able to find 50% off and 2-for-1 discounts at lots of restaurants, attractions and services across the island.

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Watch Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern in Puerto Rico

Ray — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:42:55 +0000

Andrew travels to Puerto Rico where the flavors of the food tell the history of the island, from the deep-fried treats brought in by Africans to the roasted pork made popular by the Spanish. Tune in on June 9 @ 10pm on the Travel Channel.

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Find Lodging for Your Puerto Rico Vacation on a Budget

Ray — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:00:53 +0000

It's possible to find budget lodging in Puerto Rico - it just takes a little research and planning. In this article we present some ideas to kick-start your planning effort.

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Save $$ at Cruise Pier Duty Free Shop

Ray — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:01:09 +0000

If you're embarking on your cruise from San Juan, then you'll be able to purchase duty free liquor and cigarettes at the pier before you board the ship. We were in Old San Juan the other day and came upon a copy of ad for the duty free store at the cruise pier, which we've scanned so that you have some idea of what's available and how much it will cost.

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Catch a Flight at the Ceiba International Airport

Ray — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:13:50 +0000

The Ceiba International Airport (RVR) opened at the end of November 2008. Located at the old Roosevelt Roads Naval Base, this airport replaces the recently closed Diego Jiménez Torres Airport (FAJ) in Fajardo.

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El Morro: Explore a 400 Year Old Fort

Ray — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:49:56 +0000

El Morro Fort, or officially Castillo de San Felipe del Morro, stands guard at the entrance to San Juan harbor as a reminder of a by-gone era when invading countries would attempt sea attacks to take this prized city and harbor. No trip to Old San Juan is complete without a visit to this UN World Heritage Site.

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Good Eats & Music at the SoFo Culinary Festival

Ray — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:09:34 +0000

Twice a year the restaurant community in Old San Juan pulls together for their SoFo Culinary Festival. These festivals, typically in June and October, feature lots of great food & drinks, live music, outdoor dining and artisans selling their wares. This fall the festival is being held from October 29 - November 2, 2008.

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Now Available: Current Weather & Storm Tracking

Ray — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:42:11 +0000

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.

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