Vivo Beach Club, Isla Verde, Puerto Rico

 Vivo Beach Club in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico, is an Isla Verde beachfront private club with a pool, restaurants and a big stage for concerts and parties.

It is a wonderful way to spend the day at the beach or pool, enjoy some great restaurants, bars, ocean views, and watch an outdoor concert.  Vivo Beach Club offers membership packages as well as day passes.  

The restaurants at the club include, Voodoo Restaurant, and the renowned Ocean Lab Brewery.  Ocean lab is one of the few micro-breweries in the Caribbean.  Ocean Lab produces a variety of craft and specialty beers.  Tours to the brewery are available.  

Next time you feel like spending a day at the beach in the San Juan area, Isla Verde Beach, visit Vivo Beach Club and enjoy their venue.  Some cruise ships offer day passes to Vivo each Club, as a tour option, when arriving in San Juan.  The cruise ports are 20 minutes from Vivo Beach Club is ten minutes from the airport.  

In these times of Covid-19, make sure to contact the club, ahead of time, for prices, hours and any restrictions.         

                                                                                

Vivo Beach Club, Isla Verde

Vivo Beach Club, Isla Verde

Vivo Beach Club, Isla Verde

Vivo Beach Club, Isla Verde

Vivo Beach Club, Isla Verde

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A New Marriott Hotel Coming To Isla Verde, Puerto Rico

 

A new hotel by the Marriott chain is coming to Isla Verde, the tourist area near Condado, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  The hotel will be a Residence Inn and will debut in November.  The 50 million hotel, is located just minutes from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, and next to the best beach in the San Juan area, Isla Verde Beach.

The Residence Inn by Marriott in Isla Verde will have 231 rooms, a restaurant overlooking Isla Verde Avenue, a swimming pool, a playground area with water features, an exterior and interior bar, an outdoor terrace, a meeting place and a gym. 

                                                                               

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Jade St. Clair Hotel, Isla Verde, Puerto Rico

Jade St. Clair Hotel, Isla Verde, Puerto Rico

The newly built Jade St. Clair Hotel, in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico, is the first hotel constructed from the ground up in the past 25 years in the Isla Verde area. The Jade St. Clair will be opening in the summer of 2019.  The property faces Isla Verde Beach, has nine floors, 112 rooms, and a rooftop pool.  The Jade St. Clair is part of the St. Clair collection.





                                                                           

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Condado Or Isla Verde, Puerto Rico

Many times I have been asked, where to stay in the San Juan area of Puerto Rico?  Isla Verde or Condado?  The answer, it depends on your individual taste.


Isla Verde and Condado are very similar, in what they offer, with just a few differences:


Isla Verde


The main attraction in Isla Verde is the beach.  Isla Verde beach is the best beach in the San Juan area, was voted one of the best urban beaches in the world and is a favorite of tourist and local residents.  Resorts hotels and condominiums, surround this three mile long, uninterrupted beach, lined with coconut palm trees, and white sand.  Many water sports: jet skiing, kitesurfing, and parasailing are practiced by local water sport enthusiast and tourist. Beach rental services are available.


The main strip in Isla Verde, Isla Verde Avenue, is two blocks from the beach.  Here you will find many places to eat and drink, as well as many night life activities.  The area is very walkable to hotels, restaurants, bars, and night clubs.  Some favorite local restaurants are: Platos, MiCasita, and Metropol.


Isla Verde is centrally located to other tourist areas of San Juan.  Isla Verde is 15 minutes from Condado and 20 minutes from Old San Juan.  Other popular towns on the island, like Fajardo, and Humacao, are easy to get to from Isla Verde.  Also, Isla Verde is about an hour from El Yunque Rain Forest, and five minutes from San Juan's International Airport.


Condado


Condado is located between Old San Juan and Isla Verde.  The area has numerous hotels, restaurants, and nightlife activities.  The landmark hotels: Vanderbilt Hotel, and La Concha Resort are located here.  Condado is a residential area with an adjacent lagoon on one side and on the other the ocean.


The main avenue, Ashford Avenue has many shops, restaurants, casinos, and nightclubs.


The area of Condado is more dense with people and buildings.  It is more city like and it is closer to Old San Juan than Isla verde.


Both Isla Verde and Condado are great locations, but if your priority is the beach, then Isla Verde is the location for you!


Enjoy your stay in Puerto Rico!



                                                                 

                                                                         

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Top Places To Visit During a Long Weekend In Puerto Rico

Enjoying a long weekend in San Juan, Puerto Rico? These are the top places to visit:


Old San Juan:

There are shops, great restaurants, museums, music venues, bars, great nightlife, parks. forts and wonderful views to visit and enjoy in Old San Juan.

El Yunque:

If you want to enjoy some time with nature, El Yunque is the place to visit.
El Yunque National Forest, is the only tropical rain forest in the United States, and is well-known for its incredible biodiversity.  El Yunque is about an hour from San Juan, with water falls, and trail paths, where you can be one with nature.

Bio Bay:


If you want to see a natural wonder go to Fajardo, Puerto Rico at night and take a tour of the Bioluminescent Bay.  Fajardo, is home to one of the few Bioluminescent Bays in the world.  A one of a kind attraction, a bio bay is a body of water, that contains millions of micro-organisms, called "dinoflagellates", that glow in the dark when agitated.  It is best seen on a dark night, or moonless night.  But even on a less than ideal night, the bioluminescence will be visible.  The best way to see it, is to take a kayak tour of the bay with a local company.  

 Isla Verde Beach:

The best beach in the San Juan area, Isla Verde Beach, is a popular spot to enjoy the beach and water sports. You can find many hotels and resorts in the area, as well as restaurants.


Have fun exploring these places during your long weekend in Puerto Rico!


                                                                     

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Hilton Reopens El San Juan Hotel in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico

El San Juan Hotel has reopened after a $60 million facelift under the “Curio–A Collection by Hilton” flag.  With 12 acres on Isla Verde Beach, the waterfront hotel near San Juan, Puerto Rico, has 388 rooms and 22 cabins with updated interiors.


El San Juan, originally opened in 1958.  The hotel is located in the tourist area of Isla Verde, Puerto Rico.  El San Juan Hotel has five restaurants and El San Juan Beach Club.  The iconic lobby has been modernized and the hotel entrance redone with a cobblestone plaza and sculpture.


In addition, the hotel has a 11,000 square foot grand ballroom space, four pools, six bars, meeting rooms, and a spa and fitness center.


Take a look at some pictures from El San Juan Hotel, in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico:
                         
                                                                 

                                                                         

                                                               






                                                           

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Top Five Things To Do For Cruise Visitors

If you visit Puerto Rico while taking a cruise, these are the top five things to do:

1- Old San Juan- as you get off the ship you can
Take a walk around Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, and visit:

El Morro Fort
San Cristobal Fort
The San Juan Cathedral
Museums
Walk the Paseo de la Princesa and paseo del Morro
Old San Juan Gate
There are also many restaurants to fit your taste and budget.

2- The beach - Isla Verde and Condado are the closest.

3- El Yunque Rain Forest - take a tour of the largest rain forest in the Western Hemisphere

4- Bio Bay- the tour of the Bio bay is only at night, so your cruise has to stay in port overnight.

5- Shop- Many stores await in Old San Juan and Condado. You can also visit the largest mall in the Caribbean, Plaza Las Americas and The San Juan Mall, for higher end stores.

Bonus:
Bacardi Rum Factory- if you like rum, take a tour of the Bacardi rum factory.


                                                             

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Top Ten RomanticThings To Do In Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico makes for the perfect romantic getaway destination.  Puerto Rico is a tropical island with beautiful beaches, many places to explore, great nightlife and shopping.  Here are the top romantic activities in Puerto Rico:


Old San Juan: Explore Old San Juan. Visit El Morro, the Spanish fortress, do some shopping and spend the day walking its narrow cobblestones streets, take a romantic carriage ride and eat at one of the many restaurants.  Picturesque and colorful Old San Juan is your place for romance.


Ocean front dinner: Nothing says romantic than dining next to the ocean. There are many restaurants all over Puerto Rico where you can dine with an ocean view and take in the ocean breezes.


Dos Bocas Lake: Dos Bocas Lake, in Utuado.  You can spend your day by having some lunch at a local restaurant, a boat will take you to the restaurants, or take a stroll along the edge of the lake.


Rincon: If you are a couple that surfs, go west to Rincon, the best surfing spot in Puerto Rico and one of the top spots in the world.  Romance and fun in one spot!


Watch the sunset: Any place in Puerto Rico is perfect to watch the sunset.


 Music and Dance:
 Many places in Old San Juan, Condado, and Isla Verde to enjoy music and dancing.  In Puerto Rico the music lasts until the early hours of the morning.


Swim in El Yunque:
El Yunque National Rainforest located in the northeastern mountains of the island, and the only tropical rainforest in North America,  it is a great place to hike the trails and swim in its waterfalls.  Couples should take La Mina Trail, which leads to La Mina Falls, where you can swim in the dipping pool and enjoy the waterfall.


Visit Culebra: If you like white sand beaches with crystal clear blue water, then Culebra is your place.
The island of Culebra has one of the top beaches in the world, Flamenco Beach.  Culebra is 17 miles east of mainland Puerto Rico. Nothing says romance like a day on a beautiful island and a picture perfect beach.


Sail around the island:
Cruise on a sail boat around the coast of Puerto Rico or the San Juan bay. Take in the breathtaking views and enjoy the ocean breeze.


Stay at a resort: There are many beautiful resorts around Puerto Rico where you can enjoy a romantic day or weekend. Many activities await couples: spas, beach, casinos, music, and restaurants all in one place.

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Things To Do In Puerto Rico With Kids

The island of Puerto Rico is family friendly with many things to do, if you are traveling with kids. Activities from cave exploring and snorkeling, to great beaches and bioluminescent bays. Also, many resorts have children's activities that you can take advantage of.


Things to do in Puerto Rico with kids:

The Carolina Water Park
Very entertaining for the kids, located at the Carolina public beach and next to Isla Verde, Puerto Rico.

Isla Verde Beach
The best beach in the San Juan area, where the kids can enjoy swimming and boogie boarding.

Vieques and Culebra
These islands off the east cost of Puerto Rico, offer some great snorkeling and kayaking.

Bioluminescent Bays
Located in Fajardo and Vieques, is a wonderful and one of a kind experience for kids.

Punto Verde
A kids eco park with nature as the central theme, located in the center of the metropolitan area of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The Camuy Cave Park
 Located in Camuy, is one of the largest cave systems in the world, and one of the most popular natural attractions in Puerto Rico. 

Arecibo Lighthouse
Located in Arecibo, the park next to the lighthouse has a museum on seafaring.  In the winter, whales can be spotted from the lighthouse.

The Mayagüez Zoo
Great zoo for the kids on the west coast of Puerto Rico. The zoo has a African wildlife park with elephants, giraffes, lions, rhinos, tigers, big apes, and camel rides.

Museo del Niño in San Juan
This is a two-level museum for kids.  It has exhibits from hurricanes to interactive human biology, and a NASA Space Place with interactive displays.

Condado Lagoon
Enjoy some kayaking and paddle surfing in the lagoon located in Condado.


Have fun in Puerto Rico!


                                                             

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Top Adventure Things To Do In Puerto Rico

There is plenty to do in Puerto Rico, but if you are looking to experience the adventurous side of Puerto Rico, here are the top things, to get your adrenaline pumping:


Zip-lining in the rainforest

This  experience takes you to the center of the Puerto Rican rainforest, and you will be able to fly through the tree-tops as effortlessly as a tropical bird.  A combination of great scenery and adventure.


Camuy Cave Park

A great experience is the Camuy Cave Park.  Take a tour through this massive park, located in northwestern Puerto Rico.  The Camuy Cave Park is one of the world’s largest and oldest underground cavern systems.


Hike the El Yunque rainforest

Take a day trip to El Yunque.  This rainforest boasts nearly 250 species of wildlife and plants, and great waterfalls.


Surfing in Rincon

If you are a good surfer, put your surfing skills to the test in Rincon.  The town of Rincon is located in northwest Puerto Rico and is popular with surfers.  Surfing in Ricncon is not for beginners, so if you don't have the experience, not to worry, you can still enjoy the scenery.


Tour the Puerto Rican countryside

Drive an ATV around the Puerto Rican countryside.  Enjoy the picturesque areas of the mountains, lakes, and tropical forests.


Watersports at Isla Verde Beach

If being at the beach is your preference, enjoy various wartersport activities for rent at Isla Verde Beach, in Isla Verde.  Watersports include: water-skiing, body-boarding, jet skiing, Kitesurfing, and windsurfing.  Isla Verde beach is the best beach in the San Juan area.


                                                                 

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Puerto Rico For A Wedding Destination

The Caribbean is one of the top destination-wedding markets in the world, as the weather is the most important factor in selecting a destination, and Puerto Rico is the place for a wedding.  The island of Puerto Rico is one of the best locations for weddings.  Puerto Rico is easy to get to with no passport required, perfect for a dream wedding.  Couples looking to get married in Puerto Rico have many venue choices, from high-end resorts, small inns, event centers and other unique settings to choose from.


The island has many resorts in various locations with the perfect ideal wedding scenery.  Some of the resorts are:  El San Juan Hotel, in Isla Verde, Horned Dorset Primavera, in Rincon, The Ritz Carlton, in Isla Verde,  El Convento hotel in Old San Juan, La Concha hotel, in Condado, Windham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa in Río Grande, the W Retreat and Spa in the island of Vieques, The Ritz Carlton in Dorado, El Conquistador Resort, in Fajardo, and the St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort.



The process for getting married in Puerto Rico is easy.  Nonresident couples wishing to marry on the island can submit a medical certificate that meets all the tests required at their place of residence.   Have a wonderful and unforgettable wedding in beautiful Puerto Rico!


                                                                   

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The Beach Club To Be Built In Isla Verde, Puerto Rico

A multi-use development to be known as the Beach Club will be built at the former site of Tropimar Beach Club & Convention Center in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico.  Engineering firm MLM Group will invest $5 million to develop the Beach Club.


The Beach Club will be located in the middle of the Carolina public beach and it is within sight of Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport and minutes from the popular Isla Verde tourism area.


The Beach Club will include a restaurant, also called The Beach Club, that will feature open-air dining and a river-shaped pool.  The Music Venue, a concert hall with a capacity for 2,000 people, will occupy the second floor of the complex.  Several other restaurant and retail establishments are also expected on site.


The project is expected to generate around 200 direct jobs.  MLM Group will also be in charge of the operations at the Beach Club in Isla Verde.  The Beach Club in Isla Verde will complement other beach attractions: the Blue Flag public beach and the Aquasol Water Park.


                                                                   

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Best Places For A Retirement Home In Puerto Rico

Looking for a place to retire?  Puerto Rico might be the ideal location for you.  Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States and the currency is the dollar.  Puerto Rico has a tropical climate and a variety of locations: city, beach and mountain.  The following are some of the best places for a retirement home in Puerto Rico:


Isla Verde:  Isla Verde is located in the best beach in the San Juan area.  Isla Verde has many resorts, hotels and condominiums that line up Isla Verde Beach.  This tourist area is 15 minutes away from Old San Juan and close to hospitals and stores.

Condado:  Condado is located between Isla Verde and Old San Juan.  Condado is a tourist area and has many hotels and condominiums.  Condado is 10 minutes from Old San Juan and close to hospitals and shops.

Humacao:  The city of Humacao is located in the eastern coast of Puerto Rico and west of Vieques Passage.  Palmas del Mar, the island's largest resort, is located here.  Palmas del Mar also has real estate for sale.

Rincon:  Rincon is popular for surfers.  Rincon is located in the West Coast of Puerto Rico, about 2 hours from San Juan.  Rincon, is the place with the best surfing beaches in Puerto Rico.  Many people stateside have moved here and have made Rincon their home.

Vieques:  The rural charm and pristine deserted beaches, have made Vieques a popular destination.  Vieques, is an island 8 miles to the east of the main island of Puerto Rico, and South of Culebra, another island of Puerto Rico.  Vieques is a 30-minute flight from San Juan.

Culebra:  Culebra is an island off the eastern coast of Puerto Rico. Culebra has one of the best beaches in the world, Flamenco Beach.  There is very little commercial development on the island, because of its protective status.  Culebra is about a 30-minute flight from San Juan. 

Fajardo:  Fajardo is known for recreational boating in Puerto Rico.  Fajardo has the largest Marina in the Caribbean,  Puerto del Rey, and is a popular launching port to Culebra, Vieques, and the American and British Virgin Islands.  Fajardo is located in the east region of Puerto Rico, and east of Luquillo.

Dorado:  Dorado is a small town in the northern coast of Puerto Rico, 15 miles west of San Juan.  Dorado is a tourist destination with golf courses, hotels, and upscale neighborhoods.

Cayey:  If you like living in the mountains, Cayey is located on the Central Mountain range of Puerto Rico.  Cayey has a cooler climate compared to the lower-elevation areas of the island.  The mountain areas are less expensive than the coastal areas of Puerto Rico. 

Rio Grande:  If money is no object, The Trump International Golf Club and Residences, might be your choice.  The property is located in Rio Grande, in the north coast of Puerto Rico. The Trump International Golf Club and Residences is on a private penninsula, between beautiful beaches and the El Yunque National Forest.  All residents have memberships to two 18 hole PGA Tournament level golf courses, designed by Tom Kite and access to the Trump clubhouse.


Have fun searching for your favorite place 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 No Cost Things To Do In Puerto Rico

If you are visiting Puerto Rico and you have to stay on budget, here are the top things you can do in Puerto Rico with no money:


Old San Juan:  With its cobblestone and narrow streets, Old San Juan is a must see for its colonial charm.  You can find shops, restaurants, and museums, as well as historical sites like El Morro Fort and La Fortaleza, the governors mansion.  Old San Juan has some great views of the San Juan Bay.


El Yunque Rain Forest:  Take a half-hour drive from San Juan, to the tropical rain forest, for a hike along the trails.


Pinones:  This area, ten minutes from Isla Verde, is popular with the locals on the weekends during the day, where people can walk through many kiosk that have traditional fritters.  You can view how they are made and enjoy the views of the ocean.  The fritters and drinks are not free, but they are inexpensive.


Beaches:  There are many beaches in Puerto Rico.  In the San Juan area you can find Isla Verde Beach, the best beach in the area. 


Live Music:  Music is a big part of the Puerto Rican culture.  You can listen to live bands playing Salsa and Merengue at most hotels in Puerto Rico at no cost.  For live music outdoors, La Placita, at Plaza del Mercado in Santurce is a popular spot.  Of course drinks and food are not included.


Window Shopping:  Pureto Ricans love to shop, and their favorite place is at the largest mall in The Caribbean, Plaza Las Americas.  Plaza Las Americas is the place If you want to escape the heat, or rain, people watch, and do some window shopping.  It will cost you nothing, unless you buy something.


                                                                 

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Puerto Rico Tax Law Makes News

A new tax law in Puerto Rico that allows new residents to pay no local or federal taxes on capital gains, is getting a lot of attention.  The new tax law in Puerto Rico, passed by the previous administration of former Gov. Luis Fortuño, is attracting wealthy individuals, such as hedge-fund managers, to relocate to Puerto Rico.  It was reported that at least 10 wealthy individuals have already made Puerto Rico their home, to take advantage of the tax breaks, and 40 more are in discussion with the government.  Pricey real estate properties have been purchased in the desired locations of Condado and Isla Verde in the San Juan area.


Under the new tax law, any capital gains accrued after a person moves to Puerto Rico would be tax free.  Dividend and interest income paid by U.S. companies would still be subject to U.S. federal taxes, though would not be taxed locally.  With this tax law, the Puerto Rican government aims to promote investments in real estate, boost services and consumption, and encourage foreign service providers to move their businesses to the island.


In order to become eligible for the new tax breaks, a person must live in Puerto Rico for at least 183 days a year and prove that they have social and family connections in Puerto Rico.  Any person who moves to the island signs a contract with the government that guarantees the tax break through Dec. 31, 2035.


                                                                

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