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New Law: No Handheld Cellphone Use While Driving

Dec 30th, 2012 • By • Category: General

Stuff you need to know – A new law, prohibiting the use of handheld mobile phones while driving, goes into effect in Puerto Rico on 01 January 2013. The law specifically bans drivers from texting or talking on cellphones, without the use of hands-free equipment. Violations carry a $50 fine.


Holiday Season Family Fun at La Feria – The Park

Nov 15th, 2012 • By • Category: General, Music, San Juan Metro

Do you know someone who loves amusement parks or carnivals? Then La Feria – The Park will be right up their alley. This annual carnival runs from mid-November through the end of the first week of January. This family-friendly fair is full of amusement park rides and games, food and refreshments, live music and shows, holiday light displays and even a petting zoo.


Puerto Rico at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games

Jul 27th, 2012 • By • Category: General

As we all know by now, the 2012 Summer Games of the XXX Olympiad are being held in London from 27 July to 12 August. Puerto Rico will be represented by 25 athletes at these Olympic Games. They will be competing in Athletics, Boxing, Gymnastics, Judo, Shooting, Swimming, Weightlifting, and Wrestling.


Tease Your Taste Buds at a Food or Drink Festival

Feb 26th, 2012 • By • Category: Food & Lodging, General, Old San Juan, San Juan Metro

If you are a foodie, then Puerto Rico is a place for you! Besides the multitude of award winning chefs and restaurants, there are a number of special food festivals and events held throughout the island every year. They range from local specialty-food celebrations to professional chef competitions. Make a point to attend one of these festivals, then get ready to enjoy Foodie Paradise!


Feliz Día de los Tres Reyes Magos

Jan 5th, 2012 • By • Category: General

Puerto Rico has an extra-long holiday season. It starts at Thanksgiving and runs until mid-January. While you may think that Christmas is the big day, tradition dictates that Three Kings’ Day, or El Día de los Tres Reyes Magos, is the biggest holiday in all the island.


Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Dec 24th, 2011 • By • Category: General

Felicidades y Próspero Año Nuevo to all of our readers!


Things We Like: Dralion, Aqua, Body Worlds and More

Oct 9th, 2011 • By • Category: General, Music, Rainy Day Ideas

Whether you’re looking for something to do on a rainy day on vacation, a night on the town, or a little dose of the arts, you are sure to find something to your liking here in Puerto Rico. From local talent to world-renowned superstars, we have it all — concerts, performing arts, family entertainment. The lively entertainment scene on the island generally kicks into high-gear for the Christmas season.


Lionfish On the Menu – How You Can Help

Aug 21st, 2011 • By • Category: Food & Lodging, General, Nature

Since we first wrote about the Lionfish invasion, about a year ago, this fish species has continued its expansion in the waters of Puerto Rico, and throughout the Caribbean. In order to really make a dent in the population explosion, more people need to get involved in the eradication effort. Here are some things that you can do to help.


BioBay Photos – Capturing the Glow

May 1st, 2011 • By • Category: General, Nature, Porta Antillas (East)

A trip into a biobay is one of the best things you can do during your visit to Puerto Rico. Something as fascinating as the biobay certainly qualifies as a Kodak Moment, right? Well, yes and no. It’s really difficult to take even mediocre photos of the bioluminescent glow. You can spend lots of time trying to get the perfect photo, or you can spend your time enjoying this natural phenomenon. If you want to try for the photos, we have some tips for you.


Help Out the Cats in Old San Juan

Jul 4th, 2010 • By • Category: General, Nature, Old San Juan

Save a Gato is a volunteer organization that manages the care and feeding of the colonial cats of Old San Juan. Through an agreement with the National Park Service, Save a Gato provides food, water and medical assistance for these cats. They do what they can, as a completely volunteer organization, run on donations. But every trap-neuter-release costs money. Find out how you can help.


Driving in Puerto Rico

May 9th, 2010 • By • Category: Culebra, General, Porta Antillas (East), Porta Atlantico (North), Porta Caribe (South), Porta Cordillera (Central), Porta del Sol (West), Rain Forest, Rainy Day Ideas, San Juan Metro

Once you decide to venture away from the San Juan metropolitan area, your best bet (and the cheapest way to get around) is to rent a car. You may have heard horror stories about Puerto Rican drivers, but, in reality, it is not that bad! Here are some tips to make your experience driving in Puerto Rico as painless as possible.


Enjoy Yourself Without Breaking the Bank

Mar 7th, 2010 • By • Category: Food & Lodging, General, Nature

Puerto Rico has many great "selling points" to attractive visitors to our shores — beaches, forests, adventure, history, food, music and friendly locals. Being an inexpensive vacation destination is not one of the island’s strong points. However, don’t be discouraged. With some careful planning, you can have a fun-filled vacation and still remain within your budget.


Dengue Outbreak – What You Need to Know

Mar 4th, 2010 • By • Category: General

On 26 February 2010, the Puerto Rico Department of Health declared that we have a dengue epidemic in Puerto Rico. If you have plans to travel to Puerto Rico in the next couple weeks or months you might be concerned. But, before you get all freaked out and start canceling your trip, do a little research, understand the facts, and make an informed decision.


Savor the Flavors of Old San Juan on a Guided Food & Walking Tour

Feb 21st, 2010 • By • Category: Food & Lodging, General, History, Old San Juan, San Juan Metro, Tour

The Flavors of San Juan Food & Culture Tour is a guided walking tour in Old San Juan. Throughout this tour, you’ll get to sample food & drinks at different restaurants, learn about the history & culture of Puerto Rico, see some of the sites in the city, and learn about some of the local arts & crafts. We thought it was an interesting & enjoyable couple of hours.


Can I Take My Car to Culebra or Vieques?

Aug 2nd, 2009 • By • Category: Culebra, General, Porta Antillas (East), Vieques

Many visitors to Puerto Rico get the bright idea that they want to take their rental car on the ferry from Fajardo to Culebra or Vieques. Not only is that not recommended, it’s difficult to do and doing so may void your rental car contract.


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