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10 Ways to Save Money on Vacation in Puerto Rico

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Who says you have to break the bank to enjoy a getaway to a tropical and sunny island? Just by traveling to Puerto Rico you’re already a step ahead of the game:  you don’t need to worry about currency exchanges or roaming charges! Plus, there’s tons of things to do in and around San Juan that are 100% […]

5 Hidden Gems of Old San Juan

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Old San Juan is a captivating city that draws in tourists and locals alike all year long. Most people know about all the classic places to visit like Old San Juan, El Morro, or Barrachina. But what about the places that aren’t so obvious? What about the places that you have to do a little extra searching […]

Flavors of San Juan featured on Real Food Finds

Foodie, blogger, adventurer, and traveler Doug Brown graced Flavors of San Juan Food & Culture Tours with a visit to our historical port of Old San Juan while on a recent Caribbean cruise. In search of an out-of-the-box experience that deviated from the typical cruise shore excursions, Doug and his friends decided to take a […]

Noche de San Juan 2014

Get your bikinis ready because Noche de San Juan (Night of Saint John) is tonight! June 23 the summer’s biggest beach bash featuring food, drinks, live music, and that’s right, plenty of bikinis! This no-holds-barred festivity actually harkens back to time-honored traditions celebrating the capital city’s namesake and patron saint, St. John the Baptist. Although Noche […]

Summer Schedule 2014

Our favorite time of the year is here and the months just keep getting betta’ and hotta’!! And even thought the temperatures keep rising, in the land of eternal summers the sun never stops shining and Flavors of San Juan Food & Culture keeps bringing you the best things to do and the top foodie […]

Newly Renovated Intercontinental San Juan Hotel in Isla Verde

The iconic InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino has undergone a $22.5 million renovation as announced by the Intercontinental® Hotels Group (IHG), a global leader in the hospitality industry and a pioneering international hotel company in Puerto Rico since 1960.  Originally designed by famed architect Morris Lapidus, the property is one of the most renown in […]

Carnival Traditions in Puerto Rico

Laissez les bons temps rouler…   It’s Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras en française) and here at Flavors of San Juan Food & Culture Tours we wanted to share the origins of our very own Caribbean-style carnival and the unique and rich traditions celebrated in Puerto Rico. Much like the world-famous celebrations of New Orleans, Venice, and Rio de […]

Mayaguez Culinary Fest 2014

The coastal town of Mayaguez on the west coast of Puerto Rico is inaugurating its first-ever culinary fest this weekend. Around 80 industry experts will participate in the event, which is to be held as a benefit for the American Cancer Society. Besides great food, local celebrity chefs there will also be live music, fashion shows, and […]

A Taste of Rum Festival 2014

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    Save the date, the official rum festival of Puerto Rico is around the corner! The annual Taste of Rum Festival will be held next Saturday, March 1, 2014 in Old San Juan. The festival, which is sponsored by Rums of Puerto Rico, will give locals and tourists alike the unique opportunity to enjoy […]