Advice On Traveling To Puerto Rico On A Budget

by MrOpportunity

posted on 08/28/2009

Puerto Rico is an idyllic resort situated on the third biggest Canary Island, Gran Canaria. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the Spanish island is the perfect location to escape the European winter whilst avoiding mega-resorts. With fantastic scenery, Mediterranean cuisine and duty-free shopping, Puerto Rico offers the dream destination for beach-lovers to get a midwinter suntan on a budget.

Flights are available from as little as $120 - $200. It is worth avoiding the summer season, when school holidays coincide with the best weather and flight prices tend to rise. By avoiding the summer rush you can enjoy your break without breaking the bank and treat yourself to some of the boutiques and al fresco dining provided by Puerto Rico`s cosmopolitan marina.

Eating out in Puerto Rico can be pricy, but not if you look out for where the locals dine. Touristy areas will be more expensive, but the best authentic cuisine can be found in smaller establishments and at much cheaper prices. It is also worth considering what you order- local food will always be fresher and more reasonably priced and this is no bad thing if you like sea food. Being in the Atlantic Ocean, locally caught fish includes tuna, swordfish and sea bass.

The mountainous island has much to offer and if you`re feeling a little adventurous, it can be worth hiring a car to get around. Taking a packed lunch and driving to a beautiful spot can be a great way of spending your holiday without spending your cash. Gran Canaria boasts plenty of sights to see, from fascinating old towns and villages, to stunning sand dunes, natural parks and sparkling beaches. Visit Palmitos Parque, a subtropical paradise park, or the Canarian village of Teror with its sixteenth century church and traditional hand carved balconies. Hiring a car costs about $140 for two weeks and has the added bonus of saving you the hassle and price of the taxi fare to and from the airport, which is about forty minutes down the motorway from Puerto Rico.

If you would rather sit back and relax, however, then the stunning beach in Puerto Rico doesn`t cost a penny! It is worth taking the local shuttle bus from the airport which takes about forty five minutes and costs less than 4 Euros one way. Otherwise, a taxi costs about as much as the car hire, amounting to about $70 one way and $85 for trips at night and on Sundays.

There is accommodation to suit every pocket, with self-catering from $280, to half board in a three star hotel starting at around $700. To find the best budget accommodation, it is best to shop around online http://www.sunshine.co.uk/hotels/Puerto_Rico-Hotels-597.html will be worth surfing for. In Puerto Rico you can treat yourself to a break in a beach bum`s paradise without emptying your pockets.

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