Checked the weather this morning and Boston was like twenty degrees fahrenheit. Yikes, that’s cold!
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Meanwhile here on Culebra the weather was eighty five degrees and sunny.
How is the weather where you are?
The lone palm tree, fabulous weather, and no snow on Culebra!
Thought I would snap some pictures this morning on our daily dog walk to Flamenco Beach and for those of you someplace cold the weather was perfect on Culebra today!
The photo below is the view from the road as we walked towards Flamenco.
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After walking the 1.5 miles from the Palmetto Guesthouse this is the view that greeted us at Flamenco Beach.
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Here is a Flamenco Beach palm tree…much better than snow!
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Last, but not least, walking back from the beach.
For those of you who are traveling to Puerto Rico, and hopefully Culebra, AirTran Airways announced today that they will now be servicing San Juan International Airport. According to a CNN website article, “AirTran will begin nonstop flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico. The fast-growing, low-fare carrier will begin flying between its hub at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport on March 5, 2008. AirTran Airways will launch daily, nonstop flights between Orlando International Airport and San Juan the same day and add a second daily, nonstop flight on April 9.”
I must admit that I do not know much about the airline but if you are planning a trip to Puerto Rico and Culebra in the near future this may offer you another flying alternative.
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.
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.
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.
According to a report on the news this morning, many people are finding it harder to justify taking a vacation these days. Even when people do manage to escape the office it seems that people just can’t resist doing a little work from the road. This claim is further substantiated by Barry Lawrence of CareerBuilder whose research shows, “Working vacations are now the norm.”
Having spent the past five years living on Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, and now on Culebra, we see a lot of visitors that can’t quite seem to relax…and they are on vacation! So, whether it’s getting back to nature on a hike, or taking a dip at the very popular Flamenco Beach, Culebra has its own set of unique activities and environments that will help you slow down, loosen up, and actually enjoy being away from the office.
Here are some tips to help you unwind when you come down for your Culebra Caribbean vacation:
- leave your laptop at home
- go with the flow
- make a picnic and hike to one of the out of the way beaches
- spend a day doing absolutely nothing
- turn off your cell phone
- go kayaking
- try something completely different like snorkeling or better yet, get certified to dive
- take a leisurely stroll through town
For the burnt out worker on a vacation away from the office, Culebra Island, Puerto Rico features lots of different adventure activities for both the young and the young at heart. From exciting water and land-based activities like hiking a beach trail, camping at the water’s edge, or swimming at Zoni Beach if you can’t unwind and forget about work here you might just be in trouble.
Need a place to stay while you relax on Culebra? Try the Palmetto Guesthouse for friendly, personal service.
Today, Monday October 1, 2007 the State Department, along with the Department of Homeland Security, will require ALL Americans to have a passport when returning by plane from the Caribbean (Mexico and Canada, as well) in an initiative called, “Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.” Many people have had major difficulty trying to get their passport on time and some folks have even had to cancel their vacation all together like this woman on CNN.
If you have been dreaming about coming to the Caribbean but don’t want to deal with the delay, expense, and hassle of getting a passport then Culebra is the perfect choice for you. If you are a US citizen you do NOT need to have a passport to come down here for a visit. Flamenco Beach, one of the nicest beaches in the Caribbean is only a plane ride or ferry ticket away…and you can take the $75.00 that you would have spent on getting a passport and instead you can have a nice meal out while you are here.
This post is brought to you by the passport free Palmetto Guesthouse a small Culebra hotel offering affordable accommodation.
