Archive for October, 2007

Culebra as a Honeymoon Destination

We seem to be getting a lot of people asking lately if Culebra is a good destination for a honeymoon. This is GREAT news because we love questions! However, I typically like to throw back a few queries to the inquiring party…about how they envision their honeymoon.

Culebra is definitely your stereotypical secluded, exotic, and romantic Caribbean location. However, honeymoons are meant to be a once in a lifetime special occasion and you and your new partner really need to think about what it is you are looking for in a destination. Without question, Culebra is a fantastic place for honeymooners to visit and it has an amazing array of beaches and activities to keep everyone satisfied.

Some of the specific questions include: Would you and your new spouse like to sit on the beach and do absolutely nothing? Would you like to go scuba diving or snorkeling? Are you happy making your own entertainment in an ultra laid-back environment? Typically, if couples answer yes to these questions then I would say Culebra is the place for them.

Because we do not want people to be disappointed with their experience, especially not honeymooners, other questions include: Do you require a five star resort setting? Would you like to go out and party until five in the morning? Do you like all you can eat buffets? Do you have an adverse reaction to sand beneath your toes?  If you answered yes to a majority of those questions then I would suggest that you might want to consider a different honeymoon destination. Or, better yet, go to Puerto Rico for a portion of your trip and stay at a large resort, party until the wee hours, and shop at the large malls. When you are tired and ready to relax on the beach then travel on over to Culebra.

Editor’s note: For an interesting read on the origins of how the term honeymoon came about have a lootk at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honeymoon.

Affordable Caribbean

Today the New York Times published an article in their travel section entitled, “Affordable Caribbean” and it looks as though they somehow overlooked Culebra. Well, I am sure some Culebra residents and visitors will see this as a blessing. Others might feel as though our island home has been slighted. Seriously, I am quite happy they did not include Culebra but the fact that they overlooked us is a bit surprising…? Camping on Flamenco Beach! The Caribbean does not get much more affordable than that and you have one of the best beaches in the world just steps away from your tent. Anyway, as the commentary recommends let the masses go to St. Thomas and Vieques, which are both profiled in the article.

The New York Times’ loss is our gain because we have many GREAT guesthouses, hotels, and rentals here on Culebra.

Culebra Internet Access

Are you traveling to Culebra in the near future? Would you like to be able to access the internet? Have you booked your Culebra hotel or accommodation yet? Well, this is a little weekend shameless self-promotion! At the Palmetto Guesthouse our visitors enjoy WIFI (wireless) connectivity for a minimal fee if they have traveled with their own laptop. Or, if you don’t want to deal with the hassle of carrying your computer with you on vacation our guests are welcome to use our dedicated desktop for surfing the web, or checking email, complete with honor system payment coconut.

If you are coming to Culebra for vacation and would like to have FREE access to the internet then consider staying with us here at the Palmetto Guesthouse on Culebra Puerto Rico.

Have any Culebra specific questions? Send us an email via the Contact page, or give us a call 787.742.0257 and we will try to assist.