San Juan Travel Forum

We are looking at flying into San Juan International via Spirit arriving 3:22 PM on a Monday. We will have a connecting flight on American into Tortola departing at 4:30 PM. This gives a little over an hour to pick up baggage and check back in @ American and catch flight. Is this enough time???? OR should we just be safe and book the next American flight giving 2 hours layover. 2 Adults 1 Child with 6 full bags and carry on. Thanks in advance.

The Senate of Puerto Rico approved legislation Monday (Oct. 18, 2009)to ban the sale of alcohol after midnight on weekdays and 2 a.m. on weekends. Legislation to extends the ban to bars, restaurants, casinos, hotels and small inns. What islands still offer a fun filled vacation where an adult can enjoy an alcholic drink at the pool, casino and/or a bar?

Yes I would like to see if u guys could help, I am planing a trip for my bday n I wanted to go on does days, just afraid I won't enjoy sanjuan if it will be raining, I want to go see if in the month of october and in oct 19-26 how the weather gets. I would appriciate ur help thankyou ,jessica

We thought we were set with a condo on Isla Verde Dec 24-31 but it fell through. I know this is a very busy time so am getting nervous. We are looking for a 2 bedroom condo, oceanfront.
Thanks in advance, I have looked on VRBO and many other sites.

I will have about a 5 hour wait from about 3 t0 7 PM between planes. I'd appreciate suggestion about where to go (using public transportation) and what to do and during that time.

What is the address of the Cathedral. Fridns of mine who went to Old San Juan cannot remember the name of a hotel they recommend I stay at. They just said it is accross the street from the convent, which should be next door to the Cathedral, I think. Can you help me with this.

I know October falls into Hurricane Season in San Juan so I would like to know which week of October should I book? Early,mid, or late October. I plan on staying at La Concha Renaissance Resort and want advice on what activities and restaurants I should check out...as well as in Old San Juan? Any helpful information on how to make the most of my vacation in San Juan will be appreciated. Thank you

We reallywant to find a place like you see in the movies... The place where you find the waterfall, go swiming and jump of nerby rocks... If you have any sugestions please let me know...

Hi All,

Would anyone know if it is possible to rent a reasonably priced apartment in Old San Juan over X-mas? I am looking to do so rather than stay in a crowded, chrome and glass covered hotel. Period 25 December to 04 January. Maybe there are locals who rent apartments like this?

Many thanks,

Sandra (Holland)

Anyone know what's going on in San Juan at Ocean Park tonight? It's loaded with people and I don't know of any holiday there today.
I'd love to know what's going on. Anyone know??

Has anybody stayed in San Juan Park Hotel, I'm having a hard time finding pictures of the hotel. I'm looking for a small hotel in Old San Juan or Condado, I don't want the busy hotels with casinos.

On a last minute whim, I booked a trip to Puerto Rico for five days next week- April 24 -29. We are retirees, and not particularly fit enough for strenuous hiking, etc. We would like to take a night bio tour in Fajardo. Any recommendations for the "best" one- or any companies to avoid?

Also, we are not into casinos or tanning, but prefer to see the island. Is it worth an overnight in Ponce to visit in the area?

Thanks for your help!

Perhaps a bit of back story before I post my query...My wife and I have travelled extensively since I left the radio business(I was a DJ). We have covered a large portion of the mainland, sailed the Gulf of Mexico, lived in Key West for 3 years. We, on our last sojourn found ourselves stranded in West Virginia after the RV caught on fire. We have been living and working here for a year trying to figure out our next adventure. We don't have very much money but are very interested in flying to Puerto Rico, finding work and staying there. We are very frugal travellers and are wondering...Are there campgrounds designed for extended stays? Are they close to bus lines? Can I find work there(construction? writing? service industry)...We know no one there but we are not afraid to camp in the woods and walk to the work if there is any. We want to do this and probably will anyway even if warned that it is not a wise decision, haha. Any comments and advice would be welcome...Thank you all!

I would like to venture out away from San Juan and tour El Yenque, but I would also like to find a nice safe, quiet, clean beach that isnt too far of a drive that im spending all day in a car to visit. which are you favorite or memorable beach locations? also, are the under currents and waves a problem on certain sides of the island?

We're from Chicago and will be coming to Puerto Rico later this year. We're coming with our kids and grand kids. We stay in Aguadilla and typically fly into the airport there. Unfortunately, the flights to that airport all go through NY or NJ and both have very long layovers. I don't think our grand kids would handle a 5 hour layover. We could rent cars at the San Juan airport but we would need much more of car to travel accross the island with all of our luggage. I'm looking for a shuttle or something that could transport us accross the island. We could rent a couple smaller cars there. Does anyone know of such a service at the San Juan airport.

I know this all sounds insane especially when we're staying about 5 minutes from the airport in Aguadilla.

Thanks

Where could I find I good huealing Masage in San Juan?

Where is the cheapest place in San Juan to purchase cigarettes? Does anyone know the price of Dorals?

Going to Condado alone in few days,would like to walk around alot. Some tips - how to stay safe there?

I would like to get married in san juan I will be attending on a royal carribean cruise with my my wife can we get married in san juan ???

What is the scene like for New Years? Looking for a cheap place to stay and get away from the common rif raf!

I appreciate any feedback!

Hello all virtual-tourists! I am going to San Juan this xmas (arriving 25th dec) and I ve been searching for hostels in San Juan but haven't found anything under 40 dollars a night. Anyone have any advice?
Thanks for your time!

We are going on a cruise in Nov. 2008 and we have an issue with our daughter (18 YO)who may be in a cheerleading tournament and we are considering letting her do the comp and fly to San Juan to meet us two days in to the cruise. We are concerned with her safety from the airport to the Carnival cruise dock and then waiting 4 hours for us to dock. Any suggestions on relieving our anxiety over this?? Should she take a cab or shuttle?? Is there a safe public place she can wait for the ship to arrive??

Thanks

I want to take a trip this coming 2nd week of November 2008. Im thinking of going to Havana or San Juan, Puerto Rico. I am most interested in sightseeings, taking pictures of old buildings, churches, etc. Im confused where to go between these two cities. I heard wonderful comments to both so it's quite hard for me to decide. Where can you suggests?
Thanks a lot.
By the way I am asian-canadian.

Hi there,

Were gonna take a cruise next year departing from San Juan
Well be arriving late at night so we would need a hotel near the port where the cruise will depart from the next morning.

Does anybody know any cheap hotels in that area?

Thanks

niyagi

Is there a Harley Davidson shop in San Juan -- if so, where? The info I am getting on the internet is vague with no real address. thanks!!

Myself and 8 others are interested in a tour of the factory but do not port until 3:00 pm besides the fairy how can we get to the factory?

Where where are the hip hop nightclubs?

My cousin and I are planing to visit puerto rico for one week in the second half of september. we want beach and pool during the day and casinos, bars and clubs during the night. can anyone tell me how far are isla verde hotels from the clubs and the casinos which i presume are in downtown san juan and what are the means of transport during the night? Tx

even though its a common wealth of the USA are there any parties,festivals, or fireworks celebrated in San Juan on July 4th? We will be down there the 3rd-6th and I've only heard of a local festival held by the mayor in the town center. I definitely would love to go it, but I want to make sure it is actually gonna happen.

I am going to puerto rico in November and want to take salsa lessons 4-6 hours a day. Does anyone have any ideas on how I can find a teacher and how much I should plan on spending?