[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Okay, I know, when someone says \u201clet\u2019s go to Puerto Rico\u201d the first things you think about are probably beaches, boats, and fruity rum cocktails.\u00a0 Let\u2019s be clear: all of those things happened on my trip to Puerto Rico, and I have some tips for all of those things, but one of my favorite parts of this trip was the FOOD.<\/p>\n
First off, this wasn\u2019t a couples trip, I made the trip to PR for a bachelorette party.\u00a0 All of my suggestions would be completely appropriate whether you\u2019re doing the same or traveling as a couple though.<\/p>\n
We chose to stay at La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort<\/a>.\u00a0 It\u2019s a Marriott property for those who like their points.\u00a0 It was in the Condado area (about a 15 minute cab ride from Old San Juan), had numerous pools and was right on the beach.\u00a0 Ticked all of the boxes for a bachelorette party.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”366″ img_size=”500x” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n A booze cruise and snorkel trip with Salty Dog<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0 The marina is about an hour away from San Juan, so they can arrange transfer for you, or you can drive yourself if you have a rental car. However, if you plan to take part in the booze part of the cruise, I suggest you just let them arrange transport.\u00a0 You get about 5 hours on the boat and ride out to Icacos Island.\u00a0 (I believe there are other islands you may go to, but we went to Icacos).\u00a0 Unfortunately, as soon as we got there it started to rain, and lightning, and thunder.\u00a0 The lightning and thunder passed quickly but the rain never really let up.\u00a0 Of course, if you\u2019re snorkeling you\u2019re getting wet anyway so it\u2019s not the biggest deal.\u00a0 We were on a catamaran boat that had a bit of shelter and they put up some additional covers and we were fine.\u00a0 They fed us a great lunch, and as many rum drinks as you could have.\u00a0 While I can\u2019t speak for other boat companies, I would highly recommend Salty Dog, they were really laid back and fun.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”367″ img_size=”500x” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Explore Old San Juan.<\/strong>\u00a0 There are lots of cobblestone streets and little shops (many are pure tourist traps) and lots of little bars and restaurants.\u00a0 We ate dinners and went out to the bars at night here as well, but it\u2019s worth a morning or afternoon of wandering around.\u00a0 Very close by your can check out Castillo San Cristobal<\/a>, a large fort overlooking the water.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”368″ img_size=”500x” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]RELAX!<\/strong> We had a short time in Puerto Rico and wanted to make sure we got some pool and beach time in, so we did!\u00a0 Especially for those who don\u2019t get to live at the beach year round like I do, I think devoting a day to relaxing is perfectly fine![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Finally, the food!<\/p>\n Marmalade:<\/strong><\/a> AH-MA-ZING.\u00a0 We did a tasting menu here the first night and ended up with 14 courses of delicious seafood, meat, pastas, and so on.\u00a0 Perhaps not the best place to go on your first night of a bikini vacation, but we did.\u00a0 Tip: if you make a reservation for 9pm (or later) the tasting menu is a bit cheaper.\u00a0 Marmalade is in Old San Juan so after your 14 courses you can walk around to different bars and walk off some of the food!<\/p>\n Asere Cubano Kitchen:<\/strong><\/a> You guessed it, Cuban food! We tried the different Cuban meats and some seafood and everything was delicious!\u00a0 Tip: Asere is located in La Placita, so make reservations for a Friday night – they close down the streets in La Placita and everyone buys drinks from the bars and drinks at tables outside.\u00a0 Here you\u2019ll get a more local feel!<\/p>\nWhat to Do<\/strong> (besides eat):<\/h2>\n
Where to Eat<\/strong><\/h2>\n