A visit to Casa Bacardi was in my to-do list in Puerto Rico. They offer three kinds of tours: Visitor Center ($12), Rum Tasting Tour ($35) and Mixology Tour ($35). For details visit Casa Bacardi. Of course I picked the Mixology Tour and it was worth it! The Mixology Tour included a commemorative Bacardi glass and…
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Snapshots of Old San Juan
The last time I’ve been to San Juan was in 2010 and I only had eight hours to explore the city as part of a seven-day Caribbean cruise. I will be returning to Puerto Rico next week and I am very excited to spend more time exploring the island! During my last visit, I walked around…
A Beach Bum in the Bahamas
Don’t underestimate the islands of the Bahamas. I last visited the Bahamas last year before Thanksgiving, for a last minute quick beach getaway. I was having a stressful time at work and needed an escape to relax and reboot. I picked the Bahamas as the go to destination instead of my usual easy escape, Florida….
Part 2: Avenida 5
Avenida 5 (5th Avenue) is Playa del Carmen’s hotspot for shopping, dining and nightlife. As I mentioned before in Part 1, we were lucky enough to have our cute hotel situated within walking distance to the beach, downtown, and Avenida 5. Although we lived close to the Avenida 5, we actually spent the least time…