2019
SPRING MANAGEMENT MEETING
May 5 - May 8, 2019 at Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa Hotel in Rio Mar, Puerto Rico
the island 400 + years ago as ballast for the Spanish ships. When they got to the island, the Conquistadores (conquerers) tossed the bricks onto the sand and filled their holds with gold, food and other treasures for the return to Spain. The buildings are mostly all hundreds of years old. Their walls are thick to keep out the heat (and the cool in). Their ceilings are high for the same reason. They are painted wildly flamboyant colors.
Eat in Old San Juan – There are
many restaurants in the old city, many overseen by world-class chefs from the island. Others by abuelas (grandmothers) who have been cooking for decades. No matter what your taste, you’ll find something delicious. La Mallorquina is
FUN FACT
Puerto Rico borders two bodies of water, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and east, and the Caribbean Sea to the south and west.
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one of my favorites. It also happens to be the oldest restaurant in Puerto Rico (it opened in 1848). It offers traditional Puerto Rican fare. Plan to sit and eat a while. Eating in Puerto Rico is an event, not a quickie in front of the TV.
Have a Piña Colada – at its
birthplace. Created by the Puerto Rican pirate Roberto Cofresi in the early 1800’s, the Piña Colada has been the national drink of the island since 1978. You can visit its birth place in Old San Juan.
Have a Piraqua – You’ll see vendors
with small push carts. The tops of the push carts have windows through which you’ll see large blocks of ice. Around the sides of the cart are bottles filled with
brightly-colored flavored syrups. Ask for a piragua (shaved ice) and point to one of the flavors. It’s a great treat and a wonderful way to cool down.
Buy Jewelry – THIS is the place to
find fantastic jewelry, without all those pesky sales taxes. Really. San Juan is a duty-free (tax free) port. Enjoy!
Buy Casitas – You’ll see stores in
the Old City that offer flat red pottery panels painted with scenes of Old San Juan. Called casitas (little houses), they are adorable. Grab a few and have them wrapped in bubble wrap. They make great gifts – but will look even better on your own walls.
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