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RE: Medellin & San Agustin
in Departure Lounge » Americas - South America, May 15, 2013
This hotel had just been purchased when I was there in 12/09. I found the booking site, and the ...

Re: Medellin and much more
in Departure Lounge » Americas - South America, May 15, 2013
Only thing I would caution about with Zona de Vuelo also might have just been a fluke. I'm 6'4" ...

RE: Medellin & San Agustin
in Departure Lounge » Americas - South America, May 13, 2013
LP has the terminology all screwed-up compared to what local people actually call these places:...

RE: Five or Six (NYE) Days
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Caribbean, Jan 2, 2013
mgtraveler has given you valuable info and a great start, but agreed - you need to get some plans...

RE: Publico, Bio-bay & hostels questions
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Caribbean, Jan 2, 2013
Public transportation is VERY limited in PR beyond the San Juan metro area, and there is none a...

RE: Puerto Rico 2 Week Itinerary
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Caribbean, Jan 2, 2013
No!

RE: Juan Dolio or Boca Chica
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Caribbean, Jan 2, 2013
Second the "not recommended" for Boca Chica...unless specifically looking for hassle and hustle. ...

RE: How fit do you need to be for Ciudad Perdida
in Departure Lounge » Americas - South America, Jan 13, 2013
I did this trek summer of 2008, middle-aged, active/decent condition, smoker too, but nothing can...

RE: First time in Puerto Rico, Need Itinerary Help!
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Caribbean, Jan 2, 2013
Unless you're specifically looking to stay in Old San Juan, Isla Verde IS San Juan as part of t...

RE: transport, car hire and places to visit Puerto rico
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Caribbean, Jan 3, 2013
Yes, the lack of public transportation is true, and compared to DR - you're also in for an increa...

RE: Dominican Republic Alone
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Caribbean, Jan 3, 2013
Planning to stay in a resort should present no risks, but you might want to ask that question [he...

RE: Planning a 3-4 Day Trip to San Juan/Culebra/Vieques (Dec 20th - Dec 24th)
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Caribbean, Jan 3, 2013
Here is the website with prices for the FB pages with photos...

RE: Planning a 3-4 Day Trip to San Juan/Culebra/Vieques (Dec 20th - Dec 24th)
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Caribbean, Jan 3, 2013
yongjun_teo - if you haven't already done so, please begin making all necessary reservations AS...

RE: cheap accomodation in DR for independent travelers....
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Caribbean, Mar 6, 2013
Ronin28 - please take great notes and post a detailed list of prices, description, etc. of every ...

RE: Surf and Hiking in Puerto Rico in same area?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Caribbean, Mar 6, 2013
Look on Craigslist, which sometimes lists some very good deals on rentals, and see what you can f...

RE: cheap accomodation in DR for independent travelers....
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Caribbean, Mar 6, 2013
ronin28...if you're already in Sosua, take it you've passed through Santiago. If you stayed in H...

RE: Backpacking Alone In Puerto Rico - Safe, Worthwhile?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Caribbean, Mar 6, 2013
Safety should not be an issue with any use of common sense, and there's plenty of excitement and ...

RE: Tourist Card Vs. Travel Visa Help!
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Caribbean, Mar 6, 2013
Scroll down to see what the current [U.S. State Department|http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_...

RE: Visiting PR - Places to stay so one can explore more of it??
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Caribbean, Mar 6, 2013
If you don't drive, you should plan on staying in Old San Juan, Condado, or the Isla Verde area. ...

RE: Places to explore around Punta Cana
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Caribbean, Mar 6, 2013
Things have definitely continued to change/improve, especially with public transportation, but us...