Year: 2019

Exploring Puerto Rico as a Female Solo Traveler

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Puerto Rico is totally open for business. As your might already know, Hurricane María hit Puerto Rico in September 2017 and the damages were uncountable. Fortunately, we were able to overcome all the struggles that the hurricane bring when it comes to deliver to our visitors. There are many things that you can do if you are a female solo traveler and if you really want to make a difference in your visit to the island. Food Tours If there is something that Puerto Rico has not lost even in…

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World of Nations celebration 2019 in Jacksonville FL

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written by Boricua.com contributor Sarah Gomez Walking through the Metropolitan Park during the World of Nations celebration 2019 in Jacksonville, FL, held from February 22 to 24, was such an exhilarating experience! Each country represented during the large multicultural festival had its flag on display, at least one person speaking that country’s official language and serving food native to that country. The celebration showcases the diverse immigrant and international communities of Jacksonville and the northeast Florida area. As we visited the Puerto Rican booth we were greeted by “Teté”, a…

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Puerto Rican Institute for the Development of the Arts

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PRIDA, Puerto Rican Institute for the Development of the Arts, is an organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Puerto Rican artists and the arts. PRIDA grew out of Comité Noviembre’s Puerto Rican Artisan Fair and Exhibit. This, the largest such fair outside of Puerto Rico, takes place in November and has brought together the best Puerto Rican artists on the east coast for a day of arts, crafts and literature since 2006. PRIDA supports Puerto Rican artists by establishing a membership program that advocates, empowers and services the…

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Health Benefits Shown for Outdoor Vacations in Puerto Rico

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There are over 1.4 million national and international visitors to national parks in Puerto Rico each year, proving just how rich the natural history of this island really is. This is great news for those looking to reap the health benefits of heading outdoors and enjoying a natural vacation. That’s right, it’s actually good for you and your health to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you take a cruise to begin your journey to a happier, healthier you or simply head out into one of the country’s national parks, forests or…

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How to Avoid the Biggest Wedding Gown Issues on Your Big Day

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Shopping for the wedding gown is one of the best parts of planning a wedding if you ask most brides. That said, some common mistakes can derail your plans. Learn how to avoid the most significant wedding gown shopping blunders. Properly allocate funds When you start planning your wedding budget, you will typically have to allow about 10% of it for your attire. What may not be apparent to many brides, though, is that it does not mean you should purchase a wedding gown that takes up 10% of your…

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Ramon Ortega Certified Public Accountant

Ramon Ortega

Ramon Ortega is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Florida and Puerto Rico. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Accounting with over 20 years of managerial experience in government and private sector. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Puerto Rico Certified Public Accountants Ramon Ortega CPA, PA is a Certified Public Accountant firm located in Weston, Florida. We are licensed in Florida and Puerto Rico and we are committed to provide a complete professional accounting, tax and consulting services to business owners and clients. …

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2019 is the Year You Should Take a Cruise

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Over 27 million people took cruises in 2018, with ships operating at 100% capacity and a total number of ships on order standing at a whopping $65 billion as per figures provided by Forbes. Across the generations, more and more people are opting to take a cruise as a vacation option. The older generation is increasingly showing an interest in taking cruises as a way to spend their retirement savings. But even millennials are acquiring a taste for cruises in their effort to gain authentic experiences as they take pictures of beautiful hidden slices…

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New Beach Home Away from Home

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New Beach Home Away from Home less than 100 yards to beach 2 bedroom 2 bathroom a few yards to la playa Anasco, close to Rincon surfing Brand new home for rent just steps from the beach in La Playa Anasco, 401 to KM 2 in Tres Hermanos. Water views from just about every room in the house. Amazing views, tropical calm water, scenary, beach treasures up and down the beach. This home boast all the amenities of home. Please feel free to email me or call me to ask…

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