Author: sue (193.133.138.---)
Date: 04-16-04 10:16
i stayed at club seaborne very recently on a trip to puerto rico and culebra. i went there with a friend who lives in san juan who thought this would be a wonderfully romantic trip. take a tip from us and fly both ways - about $20.00 each way. the ferry is about $2.50 but the nooise and chaos (and 2 hour delay at fajardo) is not worth the effort. seaborne had been highly recommended by someone he knew. it could be an amazing place. the hotel itself is fine, as is the bar and the pool. gardens well tended. the service, however, is not what one would expect from the prices chaged. hassles with rooms, no towels, room not cleaned. such a pity. i wish i could run it for 6 months!! no phones in rooms - only 'public' phone is at reception and it's not always available. no internet. but we had an excellent meal in the restaurant there. barman (kevin) is great fun.
however, the beaches were amazing (bravo and flamenco) though we did hit them before the easter weekend break. lots of youngsters camping at flamenco.
transport from port (if you go by ferry) to anywhere is non existent unless it's pre-booked. someone could make a fortune with a few buses or taxis, or even a snack/sandwich shop at the ferry too. no public phone at the ferry either to call a taxi.
dont get me wrong - i think the island is an amazing place and would definitely go back.
someone with some money to spare could certainly do worse than set up something catering to the tourist trade.
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