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 true 2005-10-28T16:15:00-04:00 2005-10-28T20:17:10Z 2005-10-28T20:17:10Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14172003.post-113053063052645431 A Stay At Old San Juan In Puerto Rico
One of the most used departure ports for cruise ships in the Caribbean is San Juan in Puerto Rico. We decided to arrive a day early to San Juan in order to see some sights before our cruise ship departure. San Juan, known as 'La Ciudad Amurallada' (the walled city), was founded in 1521 and is the oldest city under the US flag. During the 16th century, the Spanish used it as a point of departure for expeditions to the New World. Fortifications in the Old San Juan section of the city repulsed numerous attacks from the English and the Dutch during those years. Today, Old San Juan is a charming seven square block commercial and residential area with cobblestone streets.

The cruise ship terminal is actually located near the south side of Old San Juan so instead of booking a hotel in the beach resort area of San Juan, we decided to book one right in the old section for close proximity to the terminal as well as the local sights. The $17 US taxi ride from San Juan's airport to Old San Juan was about half an hour. During the ride, I was impressed by how developed the city was compared to many other cities I've visited in the Caribbean. The beach high-rise hotels along the north side of San Juan were visible from the highway. Our stay for the night was at the Hotel Milano which is right on Calle Fortaleza, which is one of the major commercial streets in Old San Juan. The hotel was clean and comfortable but not luxurious which was okay with us as the price was very affordable.

Read the full San Juan, Puerto Rico article by Clint Leung.
 false 2005-09-16T13:53:00-04:00 2005-09-16T17:54:05Z 2005-09-16T17:54:05Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14172003.post-112689324521707087 Great White Shark Diving at Guadalupe Island Guadalupe Island’s 100-foot visibility is evident in its crystal-blue water. Unlike the Farallons or South Africa, Guadalupe Island has great visibility. This allowed us to see the great whites from a distance giving notice to get the cameras ready.<br /><br />Our white shark encounters provided action from daybreak until sunset. Swimming slowly and cautiously around our shark cages were male and female white sharks ranging between the sizes of 12 to 16 feet in length. During close-up passes, the sharks looked directly at us, revealing the different color variations in their eyes. The center of their eyes is not black as described; they are actually brown. While staring into the eyes of one of the great whites, I noticed a thin, beautiful, blue circle. The great whites also have cones in their eyes. Animals having such cones are able to see different colors; therefore, it is likely that great whites also see color variations.<br /><br />The water temperature at the island ranges between 70 – 75 degrees Fahrenheit. A 7mm wetsuit with a hood and boots, or a drysuit is recommended for exposure protection. I used a ¼ inch wetsuit, but I plan on having a drysuit for next year’s trip. Most of the participants wore wetsuits and were just fine---some were even a bit warm.<br /><br />The last day of the trip we enjoyed an extensive visit from two California sea lions. Enchanting encounters to say the least---watching the ballet-like movement of the sea lions as they swim through the water. Next year's escorted trip to Guadalupe Island will be September 20- 24, 2004. The cost of the trip is $2,350 per person bunk quarters, and $2,550 for private stateroom. The adventure is worth every cent to see the ocean’s apex predator up close and personal. For those who wish to come along for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity contact TerraSea Travel & Tours toll free at 1-800-403-8488 or visit their website at www.terrasea.net<br /><br />Read the full <a href="http://see-caribbean-islands.com/articles/Great_White_Shark_Diving_at_Guadalupe_Island.htm">shark diving</a> article by C.C. false 2005-09-09T13:08:00-04:00 2005-09-09T17:12:42Z 2005-09-09T17:11:42Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14172003.post-112628590256538915 5 Ways To Cruise For Free
If there were a way you could cruise for free, would you be interested? That's a silly question isn't it? This article reveals 5 ways to enjoy the cruising lifestyle for free.

1) Get A Job:

Spend your winters in the Caribbean and your summers in Alaska or travel to remote and exotic ports in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and South America and all over the world.

Most people pay between 1,500 and 10,000 U.S. dollars per week to live on the same luxury cruise ship and visit the same places. You can do that for free (free meals, accommodations) plus you will get paid for it.

It's a great way to save money and meet people from many different cultures. It is a great summer job for students, as well. Here are some links to start with.

http://www.cruiseshipjob.com/
http://www.disneycruiselinejobs.com/
http://www.shipjobs.com/
http://www.cruiseross.com/
http://www.cruiselinejobs.com/

Read the full Caribbean cruise article by Richard Ingersoll.
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