About a year ago our entire Quevedo family sat around the table discussing the possibility of a family vacation. For one reason or another, passports were a barrier. Just then I blurted out, “What about Puerto Rico?” Once interests were clearly peaked, my quick fingers went to one of my favorite online sites: google.com/flights to do a couple of varied searches. I landed on cheap flights over Fourth of July week and it was settled.
Since we knew money was often a challenge for getting a large group to get plans moving, my hubby set up a monthly savings plan encouraging all to save a certain amount over 6+ months to fund an Airbnb and flights to PR! We all stuck to the plan and ended up on our first extended family vacation since 1998.
Since we knew money was often a challenge for getting a large group to get plans moving, my hubby set up a monthly savings plan encouraging all to save a certain amount over 6+ months to fund an Airbnb and flights to PR! We all stuck to the plan and ended up on our first extended family vacation since 1998.
What our extended family didn’t know during the planning was that we were well into mapping out a months-long adventure through Central and South America. This PR stop would become the kick-off of a whirlwind adventure from LA to Latin America. An adventure we’d come to refer to as QUEVENTURE!
Our Puerto Rico trip had it all… a huge pool house, family van to shuffle 11, and a whole lot of great vibes. Our extended family is a close-knit fun-loving bunch, so the good times prevailed. We spent 9 days in PR and wouldn’t change a thing. From the great company to beautiful beaches and days spent lounging poolside; we all had a great time.
One highlight had to be the beach closest to our pool house in Luquillo: Playa Azul…
An added perk was how close we ended up to the ferry company that takes visitors to one of the best beaches in the world: Flamenco Beach, Culebra Island…
To visit Culebra Island you’ll need to buy tickets (about $5 dollars per adult r/t) at 4am for the 9am departure which doesn’t leave on time. It’s a process, but well worth it.
All in all, Puerto Rico ended up being the perfect choice for our family and I’d encourage those who haven’t visited to give it a try. If your dates are flexible you can find great fares. While in PR, don’t miss a trip to explore Old San Juan…
You’ll need a car to get around, but Uber is available if looking for an alternative. The food, music, and vibes were perfect for our travels, but be warned, this island does operate on ‘island-time’ so don’t expect speedy service in restaurants and such. To that point, I’d say enjoy the slow-paced nature of it all. When on a tropical vacation it’s best to give yourself plenty of wait-time to people watch, enjoy a local beer, and make new friends!
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