Archive for February, 2009
Surfing School at Rincon, Puerto Rico
Bright blue sky, warm sand underfoot, waves breaking and then rolling into shore. It might be a dream, or it might be Rincon, Puerto Rico. Rincon is a sleepy beach town on the western coast that is dedicated to all things surfing. It is surfers mecca and home of the Rincon Surf School. Even if you are a complete novice, professional instructors provide the skills and confidence needed for you to throw caution to the wind and try your hand. With their very
Casa Don Q - Destileria Serrallés
Mi casa es su casa……and then there is Casa Don Q! Located across from Pier 1 on Marina Street, Casa Don Q (short for Don Quixote) welcomes you to learn the history and lore of the Serrallés family, producers of premium Puerto Rican rum since 1865. The tour takes you through over 200 years of rum making history and the magic that turns
Experience Bioluminescence Night Kayaking in Fajardo Bay
Blue water glowing, shimmering, and radiating light with each stroke of the kayak paddle. Kayaking after dark in Fajardo Bay is one experience that is almost exclusive to Puerto Rico. There are only five bioluminescent bays with this concentration in the world and three of them are in Puerto Rico. The sparkling effect is the result of millions of one-celled organisms that emit light when pressure is applied to the cell wall. Our preferred explanation is a legend that includes a Golden Heron, fairies, and a child’s
