|
Forums59
Topics1,039,123
Posts13,959,578
Members144,187
| |
Most Online39,925
Dec 30th, 2023
|
|
 Puerto Rico Resort Recommendations
#14055941
07/08/21 04:27 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 107
Trx21
OP
Outdoorsman
|
|
OP
Outdoorsman
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 107 |
Any Tffer's been to Puerto Rico?
Would appreciate any resort recommendations, as well as over all experience, safety etc.?
Thanks in advance!
|
|
 Re: Puerto Rico Resort Recommendations
[Re: Trx21]
#14055965
07/08/21 04:42 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 2,247
Teeners boat
Extreme Angler
|
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 2,247 |
I spent 2, 3 week stays there while working. Not a place I would want to vacation as there are better places. Stayed in San Juan, working in Cayey on the 1st trip. 2nd trip stayed & worked in Mayaguez, near the University. Highways are crowded, 3 lane HWY turns into 5-6 lanes during rush hour. Did some nice snorkeling, went to Arecibo, ate at some nice restaurants. Had no time to go fishing, scenery is nice.
Reality. What a concept!
|
|
|
Re: Puerto Rico Resort Recommendations
[Re: Trx21]
#14055970
07/08/21 04:43 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 32,920
Scagnetti
TFF Guru
|
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 32,920 |
I lived and worked for a high end hotel developer in the US Virgin Islands and spent a lot of time in Puerto Rico. I can't recommend Dorado Beach Resort enough. Beautiful beach, well maintained property, deluxe food and drink, and securely protected no matter where you go. Dorado Beach Resort
|
|
|
Re: Puerto Rico Resort Recommendations
[Re: Trx21]
#14056011
07/08/21 05:23 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 30,320
RedRanger
burro desagradable
|
|
burro desagradable
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 30,320 |
Puerto Rico is a dump
Look at Cancun area Playa Mujeres or Play Del Carma region, some really nice all inclusive hotels
|
|
|
Re: Puerto Rico Resort Recommendations
[Re: Trx21]
#14056025
07/08/21 05:36 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 40,959
CCTX
mapquest
|
|
mapquest
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 40,959 |
There's good peacock bass fishing in Puerto Rico.
The resorts aren't as fancy as they are in parts of Mexico; but the people are generally friendlier.
|
|
|
Re: Puerto Rico Resort Recommendations
[Re: Trx21]
#14056038
07/08/21 05:48 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 30,004
Moto-Moto
TFF Guru
|
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 30,004 |
I've always like the west side of the island. Cabo Rojo is probably my favorite.
I recommend traveling the entire island.
The Waldorf Astoria in Fajardo is nice and Luquillo is right there.
Guanica 1929 is another neat hotel.
The people are amazing.
I'd move there in a heartbeat
|
|
|
Re: Puerto Rico Resort Recommendations
[Re: RedRanger]
#14056041
07/08/21 05:50 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 30,004
Moto-Moto
TFF Guru
|
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 30,004 |
Puerto Rico is a dump
Look at Cancun area Playa Mujeres or Play Del Carma region, some really nice all inclusive hotels Coming from basura blanca such as yourself, that's probably a compliment. You're probably upset that they have laws protecting certain people, unlike the places that you enjoy visiting.
|
|
|
Re: Puerto Rico Resort Recommendations
[Re: Moto-Moto]
#14056076
07/08/21 06:23 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 41,939
Ghost4BH
TFF Guru
|
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 41,939 |
Puerto Rico is a dump
Look at Cancun area Playa Mujeres or Play Del Carma region, some really nice all inclusive hotels Coming from basura blanca such as yourself, that's probably a compliment. You're probably upset that they have laws protecting certain people, unlike the places that you enjoy visiting. Certain people = 13 year olds?
|
|
|
Re: Puerto Rico Resort Recommendations
[Re: Moto-Moto]
#14056081
07/08/21 06:26 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 3,227
CrazyCrappieGuy
TFF Team Angler
|
|
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 3,227 |
Was in San Juan for a year on business in the early 90's. It has been years, but there was definitely places in San Juan you did not want to go. But really enjoyed it there, me and my wife.
|
|
|
Re: Puerto Rico Resort Recommendations
[Re: Trx21]
#14056107
07/08/21 06:47 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 25,752
elcoyote, esq.
TFF Guru
|
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 25,752 |
Went to San Juan and Culebra Island. I don’t have any hotel recs because we stayed at my uncles apartment in Condado beach. Culebra island was fantastic for a day trip. You can grab an island hopper plane for $75, or take a boat over there.
We went tarpon fishing in the bay, used Puerto Rico Magic Tarpon guide service. They were great.
My wife and I were walking around one night and came across a place that is a deli/ restaurant by day, and apparently a karaoke bar at night. An old man waved to us to come in, so we spent the next 4 hours drinking beer and hanging out with the locals. They were so much fun. I sang Freddy Fender’s “before the next teardrop falls”, including the Spanish part, which got me a standing ovation from 15 or so drunk locals. My wife was super impressed with me, which is to say, she was embarrassed at her drunk [censored] husband. Good times.
Team wolfs I had to perform. It took a minute to get it all in my mouth and another five to swallow it all.
|
|
|
Re: Puerto Rico Resort Recommendations
[Re: Moto-Moto]
#14056128
07/08/21 07:03 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 32,920
Scagnetti
TFF Guru
|
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 32,920 |
Puerto Rico is a dump
Look at Cancun area Playa Mujeres or Play Del Carma region, some really nice all inclusive hotels Coming from basura blanca such as yourself, that's probably a compliment. You're probably upset that they have laws protecting certain people, unlike the places that you enjoy visiting. I had to Google Translate basura blanca. I'm adding that phrase to my Spanish cursing repertoire! 
|
|
|
Re: Puerto Rico Resort Recommendations
[Re: Scagnetti]
#14056234
07/08/21 08:33 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 16,337
forkduc
TFF Guru
|
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 16,337 |
|
|
|
Re: Puerto Rico Resort Recommendations
[Re: elcoyote, esq.]
#14056290
07/08/21 09:32 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 15,232
Sawhorse
TFF Guru
|
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 15,232 |
Went to San Juan and Culebra Island. I don’t have any hotel recs because we stayed at my uncles apartment in Condado beach. Culebra island was fantastic for a day trip. You can grab an island hopper plane for $75, or take a boat over there.
We went tarpon fishing in the bay, used Puerto Rico Magic Tarpon guide service. They were great.
My wife and I were walking around one night and came across a place that is a deli/ restaurant by day, and apparently a karaoke bar at night. An old man waved to us to come in, so we spent the next 4 hours drinking beer and hanging out with the locals. They were so much fun. I sang Freddy Fender’s “before the next teardrop falls”, including the Spanish part, which got me a standing ovation from 15 or so drunk locals. My wife was super impressed with me, which is to say, she was embarrassed at her drunk [censored] husband. Good times. Greatness!!! That’s what livin’ is about...kudos dude!!! 
|
|
|
Re: Puerto Rico Resort Recommendations
[Re: Sawhorse]
#14056700
07/09/21 12:03 PM
|
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 34,690
1ShotNoKills
TFF Guru
|
|
TFF Guru
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 34,690 |
Went to San Juan and Culebra Island. I don’t have any hotel recs because we stayed at my uncles apartment in Condado beach. Culebra island was fantastic for a day trip. You can grab an island hopper plane for $75, or take a boat over there.
We went tarpon fishing in the bay, used Puerto Rico Magic Tarpon guide service. They were great.
My wife and I were walking around one night and came across a place that is a deli/ restaurant by day, and apparently a karaoke bar at night. An old man waved to us to come in, so we spent the next 4 hours drinking beer and hanging out with the locals. They were so much fun. I sang Freddy Fender’s “before the next teardrop falls”, including the Spanish part, which got me a standing ovation from 15 or so drunk locals. My wife was super impressed with me, which is to say, she was embarrassed at her drunk [censored] husband. Good times. Greatness!!! That’s what livin’ is about...kudos dude!!! I do this about twice a week
|
|
|
Re: Puerto Rico Resort Recommendations
[Re: Trx21]
#14056744
07/09/21 12:52 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 10,726
Fishin' Nut
TFF Guru
|
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 10,726 |
The El Conquistador just reopened. That place was always my favorite. The Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort is also very nice. Their golf course is excellent and is close to the rain forest. Nice private beach and their blackjack dealer helps you beat the house. If you do go, at least visit the Kioskos De Luquillo for dining. Some of the best local cuisine is served there.
He is truly a sick individual.
|
|
Moderated by banker-always fishing, chickenman, Derek 🐝, Duck_Hunter, Fish Killer, J-2, Jacob, Jons3825, JustWingem, Nocona Brian, Toon-Troller, Uncle Zeek, Weekender1
|
![[Linked Image]](http://media.ign.com/boards/images/icons3/animals_bug.gif)
![[Linked Image]](http://media.giphy.com/media/xUA7bcUCntaQseqKMo/200w.gif)
