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  1. mediumfry avatar

    RE: San Juan location/accomodation tips

    by mediumfry 11 April 2012

    We just got back from PR. The areas I saw along the beach were not the safest. I'd go to VBRO and find a home in a gated community.…

  2. ebisbocci avatar

    Re: 10 days in PR filled with adventure !

    by ebisbocci 06 April 2012

    It is no longer possible to swim in either Vieques or Fajardo. The reason they gave us is that sunscreen, deet, lotion etc is harmful…

  3. tiggs03 avatar

    Re: 10 days in PR filled with adventure !

    by tiggs03 05 April 2012

    The Biobay in Vieques is fab- beats the one in La Parguera hands-down, but I haven't been to the one in Fajardo. You can either go out…

  4. tiggs03 avatar

    Re: Ferry to Vieques really a nightmare?

    by tiggs03 05 April 2012

    I've only taken a puddle-jumper from SJU but it's totally worth it and fun if you've never been in a small plane like that! One thing…

  5. ebisbocci avatar

    RE: 10 days in PR filled with adventure !

    by ebisbocci 05 April 2012

    I would agree that you should focus on a region, but Puerto Rico is very small and it is possible to explore a lot of it in a little bit…

  6. lenlu avatar

    Taxi from SJU to Rio Grande, Fajardo and then Carolina is adding up!

    by lenlu 03 April 2012

    It seems like taxi service to Rio Grande and then to get to the ferry terminal for Vieques and after that, a taxi back to Carolina before…

  7. JoseKevo avatar

    RE: Itinerary for Puerto RIco

    by JoseKevo 19 March 2012

    With only 6 days, you're splitting yourself very thin between east/west coasts and need to decide what your family/kids consider priorities.…

  8. islander365 avatar

    RE: 6 nights: San Juan plus: Rincon or Fajardo?

    by islander365 05 March 2012

    I just returned from six weeks in Rincon. I prefer the west coast. Before you leave the 'States, buy silicone earplugs for swimming from…

  9. eddie964 avatar

    RE: parking in Fajardo

    by eddie964 01 March 2012

    Yes. There's a large lot a couple of blocks from the ferry terminal. It wasn't very expensive, as I recall. We left our rental there three…

  10. feyn13 avatar

    Re: How do we do this?

    by feyn13 29 February 2012

    My wife and I just got back from a 9 day trip to Puerto Rico, we spread our time between San Juan and Vieques. The first 3 days we spent…

  11. OurGalInBrooklyn avatar

    Re: 6 nights: San Juan plus: Rincon or Fajardo?

    by OurGalInBrooklyn 22 February 2012

    The Bio Bay is one of the greatest things I've ever done. It's a can't miss. You kayak in then swim. Overall Fajardo is not a great place…

  12. vlancan avatar

    casa particular holguin cuba

    by vlancan 20 February 2012

    While in Holguin I stayed in a casa particular that had just opened. The room was clean and bright and had a great view of the city. The…

  13. SteveMo avatar

    6 nights: San Juan plus: Rincon or Fajardo?

    by SteveMo 20 February 2012

    Greetings Caribbean lovers! I have never been to Puerto Rico. My wife and I are planning 5 full days there first week of April, and…

  14. tmcbmc avatar

    parking in Fajardo

    by tmcbmc 16 February 2012

    We'd like to rent a car for several days, before heading to Vieques for several more days. Supposedly there is a parking lot at the Fajardo…

  15. chicagosummer1984 avatar

    Re: 2.5 days in Puerto Rico - Vieques worth it?

    by chicagosummer1984 13 February 2012

    I agree Vieques would be a tight sqeeze, but I did a Friday night - Tuesday afternoon trip in March and was glad I spent night in Vieques.…

  16. mudpebble avatar

    PR 5 days or other warm destination cheap from Chicago

    by mudpebble 07 February 2012

    My husband and I would like to head to PR. We visited a couple of years ago, staying in the Fajardo area. This time we would like to…

  17. vantruee avatar

    Re: One Way Car Rental SJU to Fajardo

    by vantruee 05 February 2012

    We just got back from Puerto Rico where I rented the car. Unfortunately, all companies have this fee and it's cheaper than a taxi. …

  18. afarabee avatar

    One Way Car Rental SJU to Fajardo

    by afarabee 27 January 2012

    Hello, So, I think my trip is all in place... but I need to find a rental car that is one from San Juan to Fajardo. I've found both Avis…

  19. afarabee avatar

    How do we do this?

    by afarabee 24 January 2012

    My Fiancee and I are trying to plan a trip to Puerto Rico. Here is the itinerary so far: I land in SJU on March 7th at 4pm and leave from…

  20. Jvman1240 avatar

    5 days in Puerto Rico...need help!

    by Jvman1240 19 January 2012

    we are in our mid twenties Hi-   My friend and I are planning a 6 day trip to Puerto Rico in February!  Neither of us has been there be…

  21. Jvman1240 avatar

    Puerto Rico 5 Day Itinerary....need help!!!

    by Jvman1240 19 January 2012

    Hi-   My friend and I are planning a 6 day trip to Puerto Rico in February!  Neither of us has been there before, and I am having a diff…

  22. mmdwalsh avatar

    RE: Budget rooms?

    by mmdwalsh 17 January 2012

    We stayed at Passionfruit inn in Fajardo last year. It was a great location and it included breakfast which was wonderful. I don't think…

  23. mmdwalsh avatar

    Re: 2.5 days in Puerto Rico - Vieques worth it?

    by mmdwalsh 17 January 2012

    No way would I try to do Vieques on such a short trip, especially if what you really want to do is relax on a beach. You could stay…

  24. twoskips avatar

    2.5 days in Puerto Rico - Vieques worth it?

    by twoskips 16 January 2012

    We (mid-20s couple) basically have a weekend in Puerto Rico and are looking for a nice beach (with some culture/other nature too). We're…

  25. Iwander avatar

    Budget rooms?

    by Iwander 07 January 2012

    Looking for budget rooms $50-$75 and having trouble finding. Usually I don't prebook-is it feasible to just show up and find rooms in…

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