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.

If you’re looking for some casino action, Puerto Rico has something for you from Slots, to Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Texas Hold’em and Baccarat. Casinos are located in most of the resorts and large hotels all around the island.

There are plenty of things to do with kids in Old San Juan. Whether you explore an ancient fort, fly a kite, feed 100s of pigeons, taste some local ice cream, or just enjoy one of the many family-friendly activities on the weekend, you’ll be sure to keep busy.

OK, with all this day-tripping around, you will eventually get hungry! And in your travels you’ll see countless people cooking fried food or frituras by the side of the road, at the beaches, and in little kioskos or kiosks. The food certainly smells good. But it looks a little funny. It’s all fried. And [...]

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.

Orchids are a type of flowering plant that is adored by everyone. Their flowers have such varied shapes, colors and sizes that there is always something everyone falls in love with.
If you want to see some real beauties, you can attend a local Orchid Show while you’re on the island. There are number [...]

Smoking in all public places is a violation of Puerto Rico Law 66. That means that smoking is prohibited in virtually any enclosed space, including restaurants, clubs, discos, casinos, bars, buildings, shopping centers, businesses, elevators, public transportation, ambulances, hotel rooms designated as no-smoking rooms, and private cars when children are present as passengers.
In effect, the [...]

How are you planning on spending your vacation in Puerto Rico?

Old San Juan
The Caribbean National Forest / El Yunque / The “Rainforest”
Ponce
The Bacardi Rum Factory
Culebra
Vieques
Rincon
“the beach”

PuertoRicoDayTrips.com is your source of “on the island” travel tips, hints and ideas.