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beach house
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: kathy nowak (---.cargill.com)
Date:   08-01-05 14:16

I am rather new to Culebra; I'm planning my third trip in January.
I just found out Zoni Beach House is not available this month, and am looking for something like it. Any suggestions?

I'll be driving down from San Juan, staying in Fajardo overnight.
Any suggestions here?

I was thinking of bringing my car over on the cargo ferry. That way I could bring over some groceries. I've heard I would be taking a chance of not getting on, even with a reservation.

I've seen lots of info-just wanted some first hand comments.

Kathy

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Re: beach house
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date:   08-02-05 09:40

If you look a few threads down, you will note that Zoni Beach House is indeed available - unless it was booked since that thread was posted.

You don't say when you were last on Culebra, but I can attest to the fact that the grocery availability situation has improved markedly in the last two years. It might be worth bringing over beer and wine if you cocktail, due to price and availability.

Doug

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Re: beach house
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Andra Perdomo (---.umbc.edu)
Date:   08-02-05 13:39

the Fajardo inn is a great place to stay in Fajardo. Reasonably priced and clean.

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Re: beach house
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Debbie (---.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date:   08-02-05 19:08

Doug - I know you've had something to say in the past about the prices of beer and wine. Last month, we found Medalla and Coors Lite by the case at Isla Del Sol (up the hill from Jerry's Jeeps) for $36 ($1.50/beer), so maybe prices are coming down a bit?? Also, we bought $10 bottles of wine at El Eden for $14, so the mark-up there is still pretty steep. I did find that if you host a party, you'll collect quite a few bottles of nice wine :)

Happy Diving!
Debbie

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Re: beach house
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Debbie (---.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date:   08-02-05 19:10

PS - Kathy was looking for availability in January, and Tricia had posted that Zoni Beach House had become available in August and December.

Happy Diving!
Debbie

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Re: beach house
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date:   08-03-05 10:02

Oooops! I had it stuck in my mind that she was talking about this month.

I actually got Presidente at El Eden, for $33 a case. I think that it was $11 a sixpack, so if you buy 3 sixes, you get one 'free'. Admittedly the wine is marked up at EE, but I find that it is everywhere on Culebra, and the selection there is superior to Garaje Ricky's. I've always gone to the trouble of bringing 6 bottles in a special carry-on on my flights, but would rather pay a bit more and not have to fuss with it coming down. It's a pain to lug around airports, since the non-stop from St. Louis to SJU went out with TWA/American's downsize.

If you throw a party after New Years (how about a New Years Day hangover chaser), I'll bring a bottle for your cellar;-)

Doug

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Re: beach house
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: beachbound (---.204.40.69.ip.alltel.net)
Date:   08-03-05 14:39

Doug,

My husband and I are going to Culebra for the first time the middle of August and I'm just curious, do you fly to the island from San Juan or take the ferry? I was just wondering about your comment of bringing a special carry on with wine-- isn't is heavy? We have a nonstop to SJU, but the Air Flamenco flight has a 25# weight limit for baggage per person. I wouldn't mind taking some bottles with us, but I'm concerned about the weight limit.

Thanks for your info.

Sue

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Re: beach house
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date:   08-03-05 15:09

Let me answer your question in a couple parts. Yes, there is a 25 lb. weight limit, over which they charge 40 cents a lb.

Yep the 6-pack of wine is heavy; think half a case. The carry-on carton, which I get from my local wine shop does fold into a convenient shape, with a carrying handle, and it fits neatly under the airline seat, but on the flight out of San Juan to Culebra, it has to go into the general luggage compartment. By the way, they usually don't ask to weigh your carry-on, so I've pretty much been able to keep the wine out of my total. You carry it out to the plane, which has already been loaded with the big luggage, tell the guy your package is fragile and they find a suitably safe spot to put it in.

That said, with El Eden having such a good selection, I'll not be hauling my own, except maybe a special killer bottle for a gift. The couple bucks a bottle they charge over my local retailer is worth it to me, both in terms of reduced grief en route, and in terms of the high rent and utilities I'm sure they pay to provide that level of convenience.

Hope this helps.

Doug

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Re: beach house
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: beachbound (---.204.40.69.ip.alltel.net)
Date:   08-03-05 15:20

Thanks Doug,

I think you are right, we don't really want the hassle of hauling a bunch of bottles down there and we really do want to support the local economy on Culebra. Thanks for the help.

Another question, though. How is the availability and pricing of liquor on the island? Vodka, specifically. I have been reading through this forum for the last couple of months and I have seen mention of wine and beer, but I haven't noticed anything about liquor.

Stay cool in St. Louis. My husband is on his way there right now for a golf outing on Thursday. He goes every year for work and always ROASTS!! Your humidity is pretty hefty!!

Thanks for all your help!

Sue

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Re: beach house
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date:   08-03-05 15:34

Not sure on hard liquor; the only kinds I drink when on-island are rum and tequila, which my friends stock, in abundance. You might start a new thread and ask for local knowledge. Certainly, if you want high end vodka, I'd think about picking it up in San Juan or bringing it from home.

Doug

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Re: beach house
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: beachbound (---.204.40.69.ip.alltel.net)
Date:   08-03-05 15:49

Doug,

Thanks for your help--I will.

Sue

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Re: beach house
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Debbie (---.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date:   08-03-05 19:58

Doug - don't know if we'll throw a party, but we'll definitely be there New Years (29th - Jan. 10th). It's become a tradition of sorts for us. Hope to meet up with you!

Happy Diving!
Debbie

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