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And the Band Played On

More Than A Lobby

Written by Ishtar on December 10, 2001

  • The Marriott has done some interesting things in this lobby which are not found in its other locations; the first is the gambling Casino, as it needs to keep up with the Joneses. There you...
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The Place is filled with clothing

Another Day in Old SanJay

Written by Ishtar on December 13, 2001

  • We decided to catch the city bus to OSJ which costs $0.25 per person. That's 50 cents for both of us as opposed to $12.00 (quite a savings). On the way to town, we are...
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The Paintings are in the Back

Old San Juan on foot

Written by Ishtar on December 12, 2001

  • No matter how many times I come here, there are always new discoveries. On Saturday night, we wanted to go to OSJ for dinner and possibly some dancing. The concierge advised that everything was...
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El Consulado Hotel

Ashford Avenue: San Juan's Park Avenue

Written by Ishtar on December 15, 2001

  • Ashford Avenue is a ritzy address in the heart of the Condado area of San Juan. It is here that you'll find luxury hotels & casinos, high priced apartment buildings, elegant restaurants, and upscale shops....
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Park at Luquillo

To Luquillo and beyond

Written by Ishtar on December 16, 2001

  • Today was the day to visit the northeastern part of Puerto Rico. We were going to do the Yunque Rainforest, Luquillo Beach and Fajardo and decided we'd come back a different route to...
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Side by Side

Up Close and Personal

Written by Jose Kevo on September 29, 2004

  • Well-rehearsed images are always enticingly the same: Sitting on the left, at an "A"-window seat of an American Airlines jet; beyond needing verbal queues from flight crew or feel of the plane's descent....
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Café Celeste

Pimpin' the Plates

Written by Jose Kevo on September 29, 2004

  • Often on a tight schedule and even tighter budget, food is usually the least of my priorities while opting to sate an appetite of a different kind. I'm a faithful patron to some, but...
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Worth the Wait

THE WALL - Kevo's Sunset Ritual

Written by Jose Kevo on September 29, 2004

  • The few uphill blocks on Calle Tanca only escalate the beating of my heart after rushing in and out of the guesthouse to deposit luggage. There's a different type of baggage that always needs unpacking...
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La Paragua (Water Village?)

Written by lance73 on June 20, 2002

  • On the South West corner of the Island is Puerto Rico is a cute little village named La Paragua, which I think means water village in Spanglish *(the mix of Spanish and English that the...
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Horseback Riding on the Beach

Puerto Rico Trip

Written by Pony Boy on December 6, 2005

  • My girlfriend and I planned a 5-day trip down to explore the island of Puerto Rico. The trip was both relaxing and adventurous. It was a first time for both of us down in the...
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