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  1. 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.…

  2. islander365 avatar

    RE: advice for March, oh please

    by islander365 26 October 2011

    I am older (in my 50's) , but have enjoyed active vacations in warmer climates, including hiking, fishing, surfing, snorkeling and diving…

  3. JoseKevo avatar

    RE: Budget Beach Town in Puerto Rico?

    by JoseKevo 23 October 2011

    Puerto Rico really *is not* considered a budget destination; price costs in-line with their U.S. affiliation. To make matters more expensiv…

  4. surfrinconpr avatar

    Cool Time In Rincon, Puerto Rico

    by surfrinconpr 13 September 2011

    The surf season is just getting started in Rincon, Puerto Rico. I was there last Feb and the waves were great and the town of Rincon has…

  5. islander365 avatar

    RE: Puerto Rico or USVI

    by islander365 12 September 2011

    I have found that for that "balance" of historic urban v nature I enjoy Rincon, Puerto Rico. There is an airport in the west in Aguadilla…

  6. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: Rincon

    by anillos_de_saturno 02 July 2011

    Do you mean Rincón, Puerto Rico or Rincón, Dominican Republic? P.S.: I can't answer your question but I think that this info is necessary…

  7. JoseKevo avatar

    RE: Town in Puerto Rico

    by JoseKevo 29 June 2011

    Cabo Rojo, especially down around the island's southwest tip of Punta Jagüey, is nice but fairly isolated. For the better surfing opportuni…

  8. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: local town or village recommendations

    by anillos_de_saturno 28 June 2011

    @pbuizz: You are right. Rincon is on the western side of Puerto Rico. There's another Rincón in the Domincan Republic but I realize now…

  9. JoseKevo avatar

    RE: Solo Trip to Rincon in May

    by JoseKevo 27 April 2011

    Not familiar with Casa Verde, but was briefly out through Rincón this last month (had been years since last visit) and still *was not*…

  10. jmcgeehan avatar

    casa particulares

    by jmcgeehan 23 December 2010

    I will be travelling to Cuba for the first time (1/19-1/24) and I will be spending the time in Havana. I am looking for a recommendation…

  11. JoseKevo avatar

    RE: Island hopping 3-4weeks starting in Puerto Rico

    by JoseKevo 08 September 2009

    From PR you can take the ferry out to the off-shore islands of Culebra or Vieques, and at one-time there were ferries running to St. Thomas.…

  12. JoseKevo avatar

    RE: Where to go for 5 Days?

    by JoseKevo 16 July 2009

    For what you're seeking, (though I haven't stayed here ) [Rincón Inn Youth Hostel|http://www.hostels.com/hostels/rincon/rincon-inn/6016]…

  13. BlueRusso avatar

    RE: Hawaii , which island is the best?

    by BlueRusso 11 June 2009

    Kauai's high plateau is the best place to see natural vegetation and native birds. Not to mention that views down to the NaPali coast…

  14. JoseKevo avatar

    RE: 8 days in Puerto Rico

    by JoseKevo 25 May 2009

    [Again|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/message.jspa?messageID=15764267#15764267] if you base somewhere in/around the San Juan area…

  15. MattyBoll avatar

    closest Rincon hotel to bars?

    by MattyBoll 05 February 2009

    Which of these hotels are closest to the bars and best for singles: Casa Islena Coconut Palms Beside The Pointe Inn Villa Cofresi Wha…

  16. JoseKevo avatar

    RE: San Juan to Rincon by car

    by JoseKevo 05 February 2009

    Matty - check with [Charlie Cars|http://www.charliecars.com/locations.htm]. Not only are they usually the cheapest on the island, but…

  17. JoseKevo avatar

    RE: Four months on a Carribean island?

    by JoseKevo 01 February 2009

    If you're willing to compromise, Puerto Rico or St. Croix would best fit your budget for long-term rental and flights. In PR, I would…

  18. JoseKevo avatar

    RE: Ponce vs. San Juan

    by JoseKevo 11 January 2009

    Have tried the camping thing around Puerto Rico and *was not* impressed! Not only were options limited, conditions were rather desolate,…

  19. miriamt868 avatar

    RE: Puerto Rico trip advise/help

    by miriamt868 30 June 2008

    Sorry JoseKevo you are absolutely right it is my great country. Someone on another board from PR called it "their Independence Day "holiday…

  20. elspeth5 avatar

    RE: Puerto Rico trip advise/help

    by elspeth5 30 June 2008

    Not sure what your budget is, but my husband and I stayed at Casa Islena in Rincon and really enjoyed it. It has a nice patio bar with…

  21. JoseKevo avatar

    RE: Puerto Rico trip advise/help

    by JoseKevo 18 June 2008

    Have nothing specific to recommend as far as places to stay in either of these areas, but you'll find more concentrated options around…

  22. JoseKevo avatar

    RE: Puerto Rico trip advise/help

    by JoseKevo 17 June 2008

    Guess it depends upon how much "go" you're looking for vs. "relax" considering what you've listed are on opposite ends of the island.…

  23. JoseKevo avatar

    RE: puerto rico, advice plz

    by JoseKevo 25 May 2008

    lol - visiting relatives/family first, and then you really think you're going to get away from them? You might consider the coastal town…

  24. JoseKevo avatar

    RE: Scuba and some Surfing for solo travel girl in Puerto Rico- June

    by JoseKevo 09 May 2008

    For surfing and scuba, you definitely need to base from the west coast/Porta del Sol and begin researching opportunities around Rincón…

  25. leecacc avatar

    Surfing in Baja

    by leecacc 03 May 2007

    A female friend and I would like to plan a surfing trip for September or October. We are interested in Todo Santos, Baja, but don't know…

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