Bob M. and his wife recently stayed with us at the Palmetto Guesthouse and took these fabulous photos of Zoni Beach.
Zoni Beach — looking west.
Zoni Beach — looking east.
Zoni Beach — beautiful water!
Bob — enjoying a BLT lunch after Zoni Beach.
If you are suffering through all of the terrible weather around the northeast lately, here’s some recent Culebra Island video that I took. Enjoy…
Flamenco Beach Video:
Morning Mangroves Video:
Want to escape the cold and gloomy weather? Give us a call at the Palmetto Guesthouse!
This time of year we find many folks coming to Culebra Island from the northeast United States to escape the cold. One of the more common questions we get is, “Can you bike around Culebra?” (Culebra bike rental information.)
And the answer is a definitive YES! Some want to bike for exercise, and others just want a simple mode of transportation.
There are any number of bike routes on Culebra and this morning I took a bike ride with my Garmin 305 and mapped a couple of the routes:
1. My first ride was to the top of Zoni Beach. I started at the four way intersection (at Carlos Jeep Rental) and headed east. According to my Garmin the ride is 9.43 miles, it took me 50 minutes (round trip) and I burned 645 calories.
And half-way through the ride you get to enjoy this view over to Culebrita Island and St. Thomas in the USVI.
2. My second ride again started at the four way intersection and this time I went through town and then headed to Flamenco Beach. For the less motivated visitor, this is an easier option.
Although there is one pretty good hill half way through the ride. According to my trusty Garmin 305 the ride is 5.13 miles, it took me 27 minutes, and I burned an additional 335 calories.
Of course, there is a killer view at the half-way point!
Want to get away to a warm weather destination for your training? If you have further questions about biking (or running and swimming) on Culebra Island, please get in touch with us at the Palmetto Guesthouse.
Many people come to Culebra, Puerto Rico (and the Caribbean in general) to experience what lies beneath the surface of the water. Without a doubt, the easiest way to do that is with a snorkel and a mask.
As long as you can swim, you do not need any specialized training or certification. Just put on your snorkel, mask, and fins and go!
The island boasts many fine snorkeling spots which include; Carlos Rosario Beach, Melones Beach, and Playa Soldado to name just a few.
Guests of Palmetto Guesthouse can use our assortment of snorkel equipment (not to mention: beach chairs, beach umbrellas, beach towels, etc) for FREE.
Give us a call if you have any questions.
(Editor’s note: All photos by Doug & Sheryl at Carolina Currents Magazine)
Since I am going on vacation soon, I that thought it would only make sense to give you some pictures of Culebra’s beaches that might get you to finally take that vacation you have been dreaming of.
1. Flamenco Beach – one of the top ten beaches in the world.
image source: chente922
2. Zoni Beach – looking west with Cayo Norte in the background.
image source: bvincent
3. Culebrita – the island of Culebrita has the Caribbean’s oldest lighthouse.
image source: tomburre
4. Sea grape – sea grape trees can provide some much needed relief from the sun.
image source: alicesoup
5. Pure relaxation – we have reserved these two chairs for you.
image source: Bill Gracey
Are you ready to get away? Give us a call at the Palmetto Guesthouse.
Have you been thinking about making a trip to see the amazing beaches of Culebra, Puerto Rico but have been holding back because of the flight cost?
Well, pack your snorkel gear because JetBlue just announced their “All-You-Can-Jet” special today. Starting from September 8, and running until October 8, you can have unlimited flights on their airlines for one month for just $599.
You read correctly.
All of the flying you can do to anywhere Jet Blue flies for $599. Lucky for you, if you have been wanting to come to Culebra, JetBlue flies to San Juan every day from many major cities.
If you have any questions about how you get to Culebra from San Juan or Fajardo, give us a call at the Palmetto Guesthouse or shoot us an email palmettoculebra[AT]Yahoo.com.
Full details of the JetBlue offer can be found here – All-You-Can-Jet
If it’s cold, snowy, and miserable where you are, Nathan and Becky Smit were in Culebra recently (staying at the Palmetto Guesthouse) and they shot this fantastic video.
During the course of the seven minute video Nathan has captured video and photos from Flamenco Beach, Resaca Beach, Zoni Beach, Carlos Rosario Beach, and Tamarindo…really great stuff!
Trey and Laurie Porter from New Hampshire were recent visitors to Culebra and guests at the Palmetto Guesthouse. They took some really great photos of the island and I wanted to share some of them with you.
Zoni Beach
Arte Shop
Punta Soldado
Island Dogs
Canal Sunset
Thanks to Laurie and Trey for the photos and you should have a look at the full set on FLICKR.
Culebrita, the small island off of the east coast of Culebra has been closed until January 23. The U.S. military used the island for bombing practice from 1930 to 1975.
You can read more here: Puerto Rico closes Culebrita island for cleaning.
(special thanks to Visit-the-Coqui for the heads up)
TripAdvisor’s press release today, “TRIPADVISOR UNCOVERS THE CARIBBEAN ON THE CHEAP,” announced five destinations to take advantage of the Caribbean on the cheap this winter, based on recommendations from TripAdvisor editors and travelers.
Here is what they had to say about Culebra (and Puerto Rico):
“Inexpensive flights and hotels are an incentive for frugal travelers to take their time and explore this popular island’s beautiful rainforests, bioluminescent lagoons, picturesque beaches, colonial towns and coffee plantations.
Hotels: Affordable accommodations can be found throughout Puerto Rico. In Culebra, stay at the Palmetto Guesthouse for $95 per night; on Isla de Vieques, check out Casa de Kathy for $80 per night or Casa Alta Vista at $80 per night.
Restaurants: Inexpensive restaurants include El Jibarito for authentic Puerto Rican cuisine in San Juan, Isla Nena Cafe on Isla de Vieques, and Lolita’s in Luquillo for mouth-watering Mexican food.
Flights: Fly to San Juan in February or March for about $275 from New York City, $300 from Chicago or $395 from Los Angeles.”
If you need to get away (and who doesn’t) for some relaxing beach time or snorkeling, get in touch with us here at the Palmetto Guesthouse. You can read the rest of the press release here: TRIPADVISOR UNCOVERS THE CARIBBEAN ON THE CHEAP
