I plan on travelling to Puerto Rico by myself (female) for the weekend of July 4th. Any recommendations?

Travel Guru — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:13:03 +0000

Hi -
I need to get away.
So I'm thinking of planning a weekend away (last minute, I know june 30 - july 4) for myself - no cell phone, etc.
I'm mid-20's so I do like to go out. I like adventures, being active. I also enjoy a bit of nightlife. However, I am realistic and am open to any warnings about where not to go, what not to do as a female alone in a foreign place.
Overall, I'm looking to relax and have fun and try something new. I would be very appreciative of any advice - where to go, where to stay, where to visit, what to see, what to do, what not to do...
Appreciate any and all advice!
Thanks!

I read most of the replies, I cant believe some of the things said, you would think you were traveling to some place where crime is at every turn, I am Puerto Rican and probably the most critical of my own kind, I have traveled to Puerto Rico and have grown to realize that it is not like miami if you have been there, where you can expect to have eyes on the back of your head. Puerto Rico can be a wonderful place to live of course you can run into trouble just like in any city in the United States, you dont need a passport since it is an american territory, I will caution you, durring time of festivities, like the 4th of july, traffic is a total nightmare not like anything you can immagine, I was shocked that people park anywhere even the middle of the streets if they cant find parking, oh and as for the beaches best time to visit is during the winter months, the only place you will find a clean beach now is in front of a expensive hotel since a large majority of then rake the sand daily. If you want night life then look to the major cities, if you want adventure, visit a tourist site and learn of the many things to see and do, most of wich are free, some places do charge a very small fee. if you plan a short stay, like under a week you may want to visit places near where you plan to stay. If you dont want the massive crouds you can fly to Rafael Hernandez international on the north west end of the island but travel to san juan will be long, but in the west you can find some of the cleanest beaches and the true Puerto Rican culture, unkike the americanized version of it in San Juan. all small towns have events in the main plaza, performances, food vendors, arts and crafts and best of all the classic latin beat that draws people to the island and its rich culture.

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I plan on travelling to Puerto Rico by myself (female) for the weekend of July 4th. Any recommendations?