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Author Patricia Borns writes:

“For heat on the cheap, we scoured the warm zone for destinations with great packages, or lodging options under $130 a night, and recent round-trip airfares from Boston under $450. Then we applied our rating system: high scores for barefoot simplicity, debits for resort crowds. And the winners are . . .”

You can read the full article here: Seeking Sun & Savings

If you want to escape the cold northeast and checkout Culebra’s fine beaches like Flamenco, Brava, and Zoni then give us a call at the Palmetto Guesthouse.

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Zoni Beach — looking west.

Zoni Beach — looking east.

Zoni Beach — beautiful water!

Bob — enjoying a BLT lunch after Zoni Beach.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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