Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

IKEA Opens Store In Puerto Rico

IKEA, the Swedish home furniture company, has opened a store in Bayamón, Puerto Rico.  This is the first IKEA store in Puerto Rico.  The IKEA Bayamón store is at the site of the former Ferreterías Massó store on Highway 2 in the Hato Tejas sector.  The IKEA Bayamón showroom is 3,000 square feet. 


There was a lot anticipation in Puerto Rico when speculations about IKEA coming to Puerto Rico, but no official confirmation, made the news last year.  Puerto Ricans living in the mainland, who would have to ship IKEA items to relatives in Puerto Rico, have been looking forward to this day. 


IKEA has already opened a 62,000 square foot warehouse in Carolina and activated the online shopping portal for Puerto Rico.  IKEA plans to open a total of seven stores in Puerto Rico.


                                                              

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Casinos In Puerto Rico

If you enjoy gambling, Puerto Rico is the place for you.  There are many casinos in Puerto Rico and the majority are located in the San Juan area.  Even if you do not play, casinos are still fun to visit.  The casinos are all located in hotels, have live entertainment, bars and the majority are open 24 hours. Casinos are open every day of the year, except Good Friday.  Casinos are open to all whether you are a hotel guest or not, as long as you are 18 years old and properly dressed (no t-shirts or shorts).


In Puerto Rico it is popular to go from casino to casino to people-watch, and enjoy the entertainment.  Puerto Rico is known for being the most enjoyable gaming destination in the Caribbean.
Take a look at the Casinos in Puerto Rico and their locations:


Best Western Pichi's Convention Center -  Guayanilla,

Casino Del Mar at La Concha Hotel - Condado

Casino Del Sol at Courtyard by Marriott - Isla Verde

Casino Metro at Sheraton Convention Center - Miramar

Casino Real - Caguas

Club Bahia at Wyndham Rio Mar Beach Resort - Rio Grande

Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza Hotel - Condado

El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa The Waldorf Astoria Collection - Fajardo

El San Juan Hotel & Casino The Waldorf Astoria Collection - Isla Verde

Embassy Suites Hotel & Casino San Juan - Isla Verde

Gran Melia Golf Resort Puerto Rico - Rio Grande

Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort - Ponce

Holiday Inn & Tropical Casino - Ponce

Holiday Inn & Tropical Casino - Mayaguez

Intercontinental San Juan - Isla Verde

Mayaguez Resort & Casino - Mayaguez

Ocean Casino at Marriott Courtyard - Aguadilla

Radisson Ambassador Plaza Hotel - Condado

San Juan Marriott Resort - Condado

Sheraton Four Points Palmas Del Mar - Humacao

Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel - Old San Juan

The Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel - Isla Verde


Enjoy the casinos and good luck!


                                                              

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Top Five Reasons To Live In Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico has a lot to offer if you are contemplating moving to the island.  Living on an island is not for everyone, but Puerto Rico is the place for those who want a change of pace and a new adventure.  Here are the top reasons to live in Puerto Rico:


1) Great Weather -  Puerto Rico is in the tropics and the weather is always nice.  Even when it rains, it is warm.  The temperature averages 80 degrees Fahrenheit.  Many visitors come to the island to escape the cold weather back home and chase the sunshine in Puerto Rico. 

2) Puerto Rico is an island that has a lot to offer - From beautiful beaches, mountains, picturesque towns, to the small islands of Vieques and Culebra.

3) Great Culture - Puerto Rico has a lot of history, and a rich culture that centers around music.  Music is very important to the island, from typical music like Bomba y Plena, to Salsa and Merengue music.  Puerto Ricans are always ready for a party and music and dancing play a big part in their daily lives.

4) Delicious Cuisine -  Puerto Rican cuisine was influenced by the Spanish, African and Indian inhabitants of the island.  Puerto Rican dishes are seasoned with a combination of spices.

5) Easy to get to -  Puerto Rico is a Commonwealth of the United States and all Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens.  This makes it easier to travel from Puerto Rico to the mainland.


                                                          

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Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

Cabo Rojo is a city located on the southwest coast of Puerto Rico.  It is bordered by Mayagüez and Hormigueros to the north, San Germán and Lajas to the east, the Caribbean Sea to the south and the Mona Passage to the west.  Cabo Rojo's terrain is mostly plain.  However, some notable peaks are Mariquita, Buena Vista, Vargas, and Peñones de Melones.


Tourism has increased in recent years in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico.  With Cabo Rojo's beautiful beaches, marinas and hotels have been developed.  Cabo Rojo is also well known for its fishing, and its many seafood restaurants.


The famous Cabo Rojo lighthouse, Los Morrillos Lighthouse, known by locals as El Faro, was built in 1881 over limestone cliffs that rise 200 feet above sea level.  The lighthouse is simple in architecture and the illuminating apparatus is housed in a cast-iron, copper and glass lantern.  Los Morrillos Lighthouse was automated in 1967, but was originally operated by two keepers and an engineer, who lived on the lighthouse with their families.  Faro Los Morrillos is known to have some spectacular ocean views in the West Coast of Puerto Rico.


National protected areas in Cabo Rojo are: The National Wildlife Refuge, home for a number of native bird species including the endangered Yellow-shouldered Blackbird also known as La Mariquita de Puerto Rico, and The Boqueron State Forest, one of seven state forests managed by the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources.



Places of interest in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico:
Boquerón Beach, Cofresí Cave, El Combate Beach, Joyuda Beach, Joyuda Lagoon, Market Plaza,
Club Deportivo del Oeste, Nautical Club, Punta Arenas Beach, Punta Real Beach, Isla de Ratones,
Buye Beach, The Lighthouse (El Faro) Beach, and La Playuela in Los Morrillos (El Faro) (Playa Sucia).

                                                                 

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Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

United Airlines Starts Nonstop Service From Chicago To Puerto Rico

United Airlines will start daily flights from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport to the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  Starting on November 5, daily flights will depart Chicago at 8:20 a.m., arriving in San Juan at 2:57 p.m.  The return flight will depart San Juan at 3:55 p.m. and arrive in Chicago at 7:13 p.m.  The aircraft on the route will be a Boeing 737-900.  United Airlines, also plans to add an additional daily flight during the holiday season of Dec. 4 to Jan. 5.


San Juan, Puerto Rico has always been a very popular destination in the Caribbean.  San Juan has  beautiful beaches, major hotels and resorts, restaurants, shopping, nightlife and colonial architecture and historic forts in Old San Juan.

                                                                

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