Located approximately 30 km off the east coast of the Puerto Rico mainland, Isla de Culebra (which translates to “Island of Snakes” in Spanish) is one of 143 islands that belong to Puerto Rico. However, only Isla de Culebra and the island of Vieques are inhabited. Isla de Culebra Travel Guide In this guide, we’ll …
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When people talk about Nicaragua’s Corn Islands, their eyes light up. Imagine what the Caribbean was like 50 years ago, before the crowds, cruise ships, and the resorts. If you’re keen on leisurely lounging in a hammock, savoring a few tranquil rum drinks while anticipating the day’s fresh lobster catch brought in by local fishermen, …
One Day in Old San Juan Whether you are visiting Puerto Rico’s “big island” or en route to one of the smaller Puerto Rican Caribean islands such as Vieques or Culebra, at least a day in Old San Juan is a must. One of the best things to do in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico …
We lived on Vieques Island for six months, house sitting. This does not make us locals, nor does it make us tourists. We fall somewhere in between. It means we can offer you an amazing guide to Vieques Island. What it does make us is somewhat of authoritarians in so far as what you might …
If you want something to do on Vieques Island other than lazing around on pristine Caribbean beaches, head into the jungle in search of some 19th century ruins. From the early 1800s until its closure in the early 1940’s when the Navy expropriated nearly 80% of Vieques Island for the war effort, The Central Playa Grande …
For five days in July the island of Vieques turns on the fairy lights, dusts off its salsa moves and turns up the music to party until the wee hours. The annual 5-day event is to honour the Virgen del Carmen (Our Lady of Carmen), the Patron Saint of the sea, seafarers, and fishermen of …
Taking advantage of some cheap airfares we headed to St Croix in the area of the Caribbean known as the US Virgin Islands. A quick 20 min island-hop from Vieques in a small 10 seater Caravan we headed over for the Jump Up Festival held four times a year in the town of Christiansted. The …
The Reality of Living on Vieques Island When people in the “normal world” imagine living on a tropical island they picture a lifestyle offered in all too many glossy brochures or of holidays past. They are secretly envious of your life and I mean let’s face it, why shouldn’t they be – Island dwellers live …