Archipiélago (76 Calle Cristina, Ponce) — The new place to be in Ponce is this sixth floor restaurant that offers sweeping views of the historic district and innovative criolla and continental fusion cuisine. The interior dining area is as smart and modern as the menu with subdued tones and an expansive glass window that brings […]
Tobacco Bay Beach (St. George’s Parish) — Tobacco Bay Beach earned its name when survivors of the Sea Venture discovered tobacco growing here. Now, the key thing to notice is the unusual limestone formations off the shoreline, a haven for parrotfish and sergeant majors. This most popular beach in St. George’s parish offers equipment rentals […]
Warwick Long Bay (Off South Road, Warwick Parish) — Warwick Long Bay boasts an .8 km (.5 mile) stretch of sand against a backdrop of scrubland and coastal grasses. Just offshore, a jagged coral island floats above the water. There are also public restrooms here.
Tibes Indian Ceremonial Center (Rte. 503, Tibes, at km. 2.2)(2 miles north of Ponce) — Bordered by the Río Portuguéz and excavated in 1975, this is the oldest cemetery in the Antilles. It contains some 186 skeletons, dating from A.D. 300, as well as pre-Taíno plazas from A.D. 700. The site also includes a re-created […]
W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium (Cedar Avenue, Pembroke Parish) – despite the name, this is actually a tennis center where both visitors and locals can play their own tennis matches. There are three clay and five Plexicushion courts here. Charges to play are $12 per hour for adults, $8 per hour for juniors (5-18 years). Playing […]
Margaritaville (32 Harbour Drive, George Town, Grand Cayman) – this is a two-story eatery & bar whose main attraction is its rooftop pool deck (along with a huge waterslide). Along with Margaritas, one can cheeseburgers and other assorted bar food. Friday nights are known for being lively – complete with Top 40 and dance music.
West Whale Bay Beach (Off Whale Bay Road, Southampton Parish) — West Whale Bay Beach has a fitting name, because in April you may see humpback whales migrating north to their summer feeding grounds. The large grassy area behind the beach is an ideal spot to enjoy a stunning ocean sunset. Locals frequently use West […]
Shipwreck Diving: The waters around Bermuda are well known and very popular due to the hundreds of sunken ships that can be explored along the ocean floor, immortalized by the 1977 diving film “The Deep”. Although most of these remains can be explored by certified divers through organized and guided dives, divers must have a […]
Parque de Bombas (Plaza Las Delicias, Ponce) — Constructed in 1882 as the centerpiece of a 12-day agricultural fair intended to promote the civic charms of Ponce, this building was designated a year later as the island’s first permanent headquarters for a volunteer firefighting brigade. It has an unusual appearance — it’s painted black, red, […]
Museo Castillo Serrallés (17 Calle El Vigía, Ponce) — This beautiful attraction is located in the southern city of Ponce, which is about an hour drive from San Juan. It was home to the Serrallés family, founders of the distillery which brought us the Don Q rum. One of the architectural gems of Puerto Rico, […]