Today The Rum Diary, starring Johnny Depp, opens across the U.S. and in Puerto Rico, where the movie was filmed in 2009. Based on the Hunter S. Thompson novel about his own real-life boozy existence in San Juan in the 1950's, The Rum Diary stars Depp as Paul Kemp, a young American journalist working for a floundering English newspaper in San Juan.
The movie was filmed in Old San Jaun, Fajardo, at the former U.S. air base Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, and in the rainforest of El Yunque. ]]>
The best way to bond with dad on Father's Day is a good old-fashioned family vacation. But instead of heading to your usual vacay spot in Florida or California, change it up and surprise him by going someplace unexpected, whether you visit the beaches of Puerto Rico, road-trip it in Ireland or cruise the Caribbean.
Check out our list of three family vacation hotspots for Father's Day:]]>
Yesterday morning, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake rocked the western coast of Puerto Rico, causing immediate panic for locals and tourists. Luckily for Puerto Rico, this event was not anywhere near as deadly and destructive as the 7.0 earthquake that decimated areas of Haiti in January.
For travelers heading to Puerto Rico, no flights have been cancelled and there have no reports of injuries or structural damage to hotels and resorts in Aguadilla, Anasco, San Sebastian and Mayaguez, all cities close to the epicenter in Moca. They have actually been very lucky with this, although geologists warn that this earthquake is only a warning for a much larger one to follow. But they always say that; California is way overdue to sink into the ocean as it is. Just check out this world map of earthquakes within the last week—they're happening constantly! ]]>
If chocolate and a cheap stuffed animal won't cut it for your valentine this year, try whisking your baby away to Puerto Rico for a last-minute Valentine's Day vacation.
Travelzoo is offering a deal where you'll get four nights at a hotel and round-trip airfare for $399. But you have to jump on this, since the sale ends today at midnight, EST.]]>
When it comes to active travel, we've checked out some pretty crazy stuff. But when HotelChatter tipped us off to kiteboarding, we had to investigate. The adventure sport puts riders on a small surfboard that's a bit like the more-popular wakeboard--and then hands them the reins to a big kite. Riders strap their feet into bindings before letting loose.
The sport is still in its infancy, but there are plenty of places to check it out. Our suggestion? Kiteboarding PR. The one-day Kite Control Class helps beginners master kiteboarding techniques, everything from kite setup to takeoffs and landings. Advanced lessons and custom camps are also available for those anxious to ride the waves like a true pro.
Our number one tip for the newbies? Well, it came from the experts:
The best way to feel like you're not at your local Costco meat section is to be sure all the boys wear board shorts over their wetsuits.
Related Stories:
· Kiteboarding PR [Official Site]
· Why Take Lessons [Kiteboarding Magazine]
· Kiteboarding and Sand-Biking are Big at La Zebra [Hotel Chatter]
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