COMMON QUESTIONS

Common Questions:


What is the weather like in the spring?
Puerto Rico is blessed with year-round summer-like conditions. Each day you can expect beautiful, clear blue skies with temperatures ranging from 85 to 90 degrees. The water is always 'bathwater' warm and crystal clear. In the past, March and April have recorded the highest average wind speeds of the year.



How much does it cost to fly to Puerto Rico?
In all of our research in getting to Puerto Rico we have always found the best prices through Spirit Airlines. Spirit offers packages out of most major cities in North America. If you're flying out of the Midwest then you can fly from either Detroit or Chicago. If you are flexible with dates and times, you can get round trip tickets for around $250 from Detroit to San Juan, Puerto Rico. That is CHEAP! Spirit has always been good for us with minimum delays and convenient flights. You can book your ticket through Spirit at www.spiritair.com. Check your prices today and you are guaranteed to be surprised at how cheap it is to fly to paradise.


If Sprit is not the airline you prefer that is fine, every major airline company flies to Puerto Rico. If you are going to take another carrier we would suggest flying into the Mayaguez, Ponce, or Aguadilla airports. Sprit also flies into Aguadilla. Mayaquez, Ponce and Aguadilla are about 40 minutes from La Parguera, versus a 2-hour drive across the island from San Juan.


Do I need a Passport?
For US citizens a passport is not needed. Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, making it effortless to come and go. However, it is never a bad idea to carry your passport with you whenever leaving the mainland USA. Canadians need only bring a photo ID.


How much does it cost to eat?
The cost of eating depends. For those who desire fresh seafood dinners every night, you can expect to pay around $25 for an entrée. The budget traveler can get sandwiches for around $2, and basic dinners for under $10.


Is Puerto Rico a safe place to bring my family?
Absolutely. The small village of La Parguera is one of the safest locations on the island with some of the friendliest local people we have ever met. This town thrives off of tourism, so any type of crime is looked down upon. You will find the natives friendly and eager to help.


Do the locals speak English?
The majority of the people do speak some English. The native language is Spanish, so you should practice some of the bare essential just out of respect.


Will my cell phone work on the island?
From our personal experience, nearly all types of cell phones work fine. Our Sprint PCS phones even work out at the reef, almost a mile offshore! There is no need to use a country code when calling the states; it is just like dialing long-distance.