Ads Of The Day

Flashback: Puerto Rico And Italy

The first half of the year is almost over. Normally at this time, we would have been to our first vacation destination already, as we normally go away twice every year. The string of commercial airliner mishaps  since the start of 2009 had put a damper on our travel plans. As I have mentioned . . . → Read More: Flashback: Puerto Rico And Italy

The Surprise

After breaking my husband’s bank account one afternoon at Condado, Isla Verde (see previous post here), he pulled a surprise for me on our last night in Puerto Rico. I spotted this aqua bag (a Tiffany shopping bag) sitting on my night table, when I walked out of the bathroom into the bed area . . . → Read More: The Surprise

Last Day At The Ritz

As always whenever we go away, our last breakfast is through room service. The night before, we always order our food and set the time of it’s delivery. That way, we take our breakfast leisurely and not have to go out of our hotel room. We ordered light, and it was indeed a wise . . . → Read More: Last Day At The Ritz

Metropol

No, the title is not misspelled. That’s the name of this Cuban restaurant we went to, off Isla Verde Avenue. It’s walking distance from Ritz-Carlton which made it very convenient for us. We actually had two dinners at the same resto. The place has it’s own following as shown by the crowded dining area . . . → Read More: Metropol

More Pics At The Ritz

Now, bear with me a little longer as I just want to post these pics taken at the pool area at night and inside the hotel. You see, I warned you, you’ll get tired of looking at my face. Just give me a few more days, and I promise you won’t have picture overdose . . . → Read More: More Pics At The Ritz

Typical Latin Food

Eating Latin food is like eating Pinoy food. Every single dish I ordered during the duration of our stay didn’t taste foreign at all to me. My husband who has learned to love Filipino food because of my cooking, also enjoyed the food. Of course, we do get a taste of Latino food here . . . → Read More: Typical Latin Food

Plaza Ventana Al Mar

Right across the street from where the shopping area at Condado Isla Verde, is the plaza and the beach. As soon as we got off the car, the first thing that I noticed was the distinct fresh smell of salty water emanating from the ocean. It was such a refreshing feeling that you’d forget, . . . → Read More: Plaza Ventana Al Mar