Eating nothing but Puerto Rican cuisine in Puerto Rico was a goal at which I failed miserably. There were two nights at the Caribe Hilton when I didn’t feel like taking a cab somewhere for dinner. On one of those nights, I had hoped to make new friends at either the Oasis bar or the [...]
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Puerto Rico: Culture vs. The Beach
On every trip I take, I learn a little bit more about my travel style, my likes and dislikes. On my trip to San Juan, I came to the startling revelation that generic chain resorts–especially if they’re not within easy walking distance of the local culture, a variety of dining options, and nighttime entertainment–are not [...]
And the Winner is. . .Puerto Rico!
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about my plans to travel during Christmas week, but I hadn’t actually booked anything yet. I wasn’t even sure whether I would be going to Puerto Rico or New Orleans. All I knew was that I wanted to get the heck out of the frigid arctic–er, Vermont–during my [...]
