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You’re going to love San Juan in February, the weather’s perfect and there’s always something happening. I’ve stayed at Acacia Boutique before! Super charming vibe, definitely has that intimate feel, and it's just steps from the beach. The rooms are on the smaller side, but the location makes up for it. You’re also walking distance to some great bars and restaurants around Condado and Ocean Park.

If you're open to other options, check out The Dreamcatcher, it’s also in Ocean Park and leans a little more boho-chic, with great breakfast and a really peaceful vibe.

And since you're clearly into food (respect), San Juan is one of my picks for the best caribbean island for foodies. From street food to fine dining, the local scene is so underrated.

Hope you and your wife have an amazing trip, sounds like the perfect escape!

Thanks Rick. Yes, a long way and a beautiful place for a walk. Just take some water along.

You're pretty far out there. Lovely area, but the food trucks at Brewers Bay may be your closest options. Fish Bar at Hull Bay is a favorite.

Cheers, RickG

Seahawks defense was amazing.

would have been a totally different game if the Niners defense was healthy!!! BUT for sure the NFC west ruled to field this year!! Hawks could go all the way now!!!

wow. What a game to be a Hawks fan. NFC West championship.

I haven't used TooSim, have used Airalo but agree they've now become expensive. My next door neighbour depart on a cruise to Europe and Morocco on Monday and I've suggested he tries this... https://esim.sm/en/travel-to/europe . I'll let you know in about 2 weeks how he got on.

Thank you for the good information. Wife said next winter is likely. I will work on trying to get an RV spot lined up. Likely just for a week at this point. Once there for a week, I see an easy go for longer.

Hi everyone.
I’m heading to Europe next month with a friend and looking at TooSim for navigation and train tickets. We’ll be driving between Germany, Italy, and Austria. Airalo felt overpriced for what we got, while TooSim has more pleasant prices, but we're not sure if they're reliable enough. Thanks in advance.

I read that there was maybe some commercial building taking place in or around the Botnay Bay residential community. Any chance of there being a restaurant nearby?

I spent a few days in both cities a while back. In Prague the small cafes along the river made great coffee stops. In Bucharest the food was surprisingly good and not touristy at all. Both cities feel very walkable.

Talk to Tiki at the office. She's the Queen of the RV park, but I just heard that she may be out for a while to recuperate from an injured knee. You can PM me if you like, I can let you know if I hear that someone will not be returning. Not sure of this but it appears to help if one is lucky and inquires at the right time.

Let us know when you get in for the winter

I see it now in original post.

So it is a particular beach? Which one?

Where ever you are staying, they will have Mofongo. We like Luquilo too, Fajardo, and Pura Vida at Palmas del Mar.

Cheers, RickG

Thanks, we like to sit outside and enjoy coffee in the morning and a glass of wine at night. Prefer to do that at Cypress. We will get on the waiting list.

Well that brought back memories of some great trips to KW going back half a century. I used to love Alonzo's half-price happy hour and their superb margaritas.
Not sure we could ever do one and done in the afternoon though ...

Cypress cove has a long winter season waiting list and requires a little luck and schmooze to get in. Schmooze often. Some slipped in when Covid impacted movement and some Canadians boycotting the USA this year. But they are very loyal and the lemmings return like clockwork to fill the joint up.

Get on the list. There is a textile RV park next door with a 3 minute commute called Johnston Springs with no pool you can probably get in. Then pay day fees at the Cypress Cove gate each day.

Cypress Cove is the nicest nudist resort on the planet.

Does Cypress Cove book RV sites a year out, or maybe even 2 years out? We would like to select the site. We enjoy nude beaches but haven't visited a resort. I think an RV site may work to get my wife interested. I will need time to make her comfortable with the idea.

It’s been years but my wife and I went to the Luqillo Beach Kiosks and found several great restaurants with Mofango👍 Outside looks like a rundown strip center but the restaurants while small are gorgeous and look out to the beach and water!!!

Heading to Puerto Rico in a few weeks for the first time and looking for a good place to get mofongo. Any suggestions, been following this guide but need more options. So far the best option seems to be Punto de Vista, anyone have any experience there?

The issue hasn't come up for a vote yet. Hopefully in the next month or two. Yes there is paved parking here.

It looks lovely, but a little above my pay grade, I think.