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There are many beach & snorkeling spots in PR, but it sounds like you won't have enough time to venture out farther into the island where the real "happening" places are located. For instance, the Cabo Rojo area is way better than the ones found near San Juan. Off the beaten paths in the south are also great for such activities. Too bad, you're not interested in going to the nearby islands like...

What part of Cuba would you recommend for trip by bike? Most of terrain is more-or-less flat, except for Sierra Maestra and eastern hights, and I know that central-west and far east part are more filled with interesting towns and sites, but is there something else that would make difference to me? We plan to rent bikes. I know they're mostly in bad condition, but believe me, I'm used to:)

We just had a lengthy discussion on the Caribbean Islands, with lot of stuff about Puerto Rico. Check it out: http://forum.virtualtourist.com/discussion-494884- 1-1-Travel-0-0-Caribbean_and_Central_America-discussion.html

Hi There, I'm travelling with my girlfriend to Panama and will stay at Bocas Del Toro for a few days. Can someone recommend the best restaurants and nice spots of nightlife. Of course, being with a girlfriend you don't want to go to dangerous or agressive environments... I read good things about these ones: - Pickled Parrot - El Ultimo Refugio - Island Time Do you agree? Would you add other ones...? Thanks!

Hello! Any recommendations for best ziplining, canopy tour, and best hot springs? Will be going to La Fortuna, Monteverde, and Manuel Antonio.

For your wife, I'd suggest that she try some tubing first in a gentle river. You do wear life jackets while white water rafting (at least in the States) but the fun is that you may get dumped and wet. I applaud her willingness to push the envelope, but I wouldn't want to try this for the first time in a foreign country. It seems that you have left out the east (Caribbean) coast. We saw the most wildlife in the Tortugero area...

it would be safe but very long and tedius to hitchhike there, transportation is not the best. you can take a taxi from the airport they are cheap in comparison with other cities of travellers. this site is pretty good , http://www.cuba-junky.com/havana/havana-city-transportation.htm hope it helps

Hitchhiking? There are very, very few private vehicles in Cuba.

THANKS!! We left out the east (Caribbean) coast due to time constraints and the fact we don't want to be in transit too much in the 3 weeks. I've read the Monteverde - Arenal trip is far due to the topography - the jeep-boat-jeep trip cuts it down a lot. But carless in Arenal or Monteverde would be a problem. Are there local taxis to get around? WHICH lodge in Drakes Bay did you stay at?

I have never taken the bus to Port-au-Prince but I understand that the trip takes about 12 hours so you would have to find a place to sleep and take the Bávaro Express the day after. The Terra Bus terminal is on Ave 27 de Febrero so you could either take a carro público northbound (the same side as the terminal) and get off after crossing Ave. Máximo Gómez and then take another carro público on that avenue going towards the water. Or you...