Puerto Rico
June 24/2015- June 31/2015
Our first out-of-the-country family trip! I learned that we do not need a passport to go to Puerto Rico, so we decided it would be fun to go! We decided to make it a trip to celebrate, going for my sister's high school graduation and 18th birthday, my mom's master's program graduation, and also a bit late for my 21st birthday. We stayed in one hotel in San Juan and rented a car to drive around the island.
Spanish and English
Hi- Hola
Thank you- Gracias
Bathroom- Bano
How to pack
Puerto Rico is part of the United States, anything you would wear in the States. If you forget anything there is one of the world's largest Walmarts in town as well!
How to dress
Flowy outfits are nice to wear not just due to the warm weather but the warm winds that pass through.
Essentials
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Sunglasses
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Sandals- we walk a lot while traveling good supportive sandals and comfy flip-flops are a must!
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Foldable backpack- that you can easily pack away or take out when wanted.
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Safari bag- things you need/ want throughout the day to keep with you or in the car. (or in the backpack)
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Refillable water bottle- Bringing a water bottle that was insulated really helped with keeping our water cold!
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Safety Tips​
Dont carry things with you that are valuable, especially at night. When taking out cash try to only take out what you need at that time so no one sees how much you have at once.
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No matter how safe it is where you are traveling it is always good to be aware of your surroundings and never leave your valuables unattended. Be careful of areas with lots of tourists they tend to draw pickpockets.
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Air tags are always a good idea, lots of travelers are dealing with lost or damaged luggage. It also helps if anything is taken when you are not expecting it, have air tags in your purse etc when going around town.
Helpful tips
Driving etiquette
Drivers drive on the right side of the road like in the States, we rented a car and drove around fine. They follow the same driving rules as the United States does. They do force you to pay for Puerto Rican insurance, its a requirement in the country.