SAN JUAN question

Since our ship won't arrive in port until 5:PM we need suggestions of
what to do at night. I have been told there is a casino within walking
distance. Can anyone tell me about it? Where else could one go?
Thanks for any tips.

How long time do you have there before boarding?
Old San Juan is beatiful, but I have only been there during the day and I
don't know how safe it is to hang out there at night..
--
Mike
www.uCruiser.com


"Dory Samuels" wrote in message
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Since our ship won't arrive in port until 5:PM we need suggestions of
what to do at night. I have been told there is a casino within walking
distance. Can anyone tell me about it? Where else could one go?
Thanks for any tips.

"Dory Samuels" wrote in message
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Since our ship won't arrive in port until 5:PM we need suggestions of
what to do at night. I have been told there is a casino within walking
distance. Can anyone tell me about it? Where else could one go?
Thanks for any tips.


Of many trips there, the "social climate" has been unsure about half the
time due to strikes, riots or general unrest. The last time, the cabbies
were on strike. Make sure the city is at peace before you walk anywhere,
not unlike Atlantic City on my first and only visit. I would bet on the
casino being safe for you, if not for your money.

I didn't worry about these things back when I was young enough to run or
fight and too poor for a Rolex. Times change, don't ya know.

Harry Cooper

On Feb 23, 7:42*pm, (Dory Samuels) wrote:
Since our ship won't arrive in port until 5:PM we need suggestions of
what to do at night. *I have been told there is a casino within walking
distance. *Can anyone tell me about it? *Where else could one go?
Thanks for any tips.

Ships dock in two different places ...
We were there when the Festival of San Sebastian was going on and the
ship didn't dock in Old San Juan ... a pity as our hotel was 2 blocks
away ... The other terminal isn't within walking distance to
anything ... but Old San Juan isn't very big and even a non-walker
like myself was able to easily go from the dock to near the castle ...
I think the only casino within walking distance though is at the
Sheraton ... Most of the better casinos are in the Condado Plaza area
- a short cab ride away ... Cab fees are well regulated and
published ...

I don't know what else is open at night ... plenty of day time
attractions ... but during the festival nightlife in Old San Juan was
very lively ... people watching with all the music in the streets was
enjoyable ...
As far as safety goes, the police presence is extremely apparent ...
Most of the problems I was told was with drunken young people getting
into fights ...

"Dory Samuels" wrote in message
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Since our ship won't arrive in port until 5:PM we need suggestions of
what to do at night. I have been told there is a casino within walking
distance. Can anyone tell me about it? Where else could one go?
Thanks for any tips.


Which dock will you be at? If at the Old San Pier, the Sheraton is
almostly directly across from the pier and has a very small casino.
Too crowded for my tastes. As others noted, the Condado district
has much nicer casinos (La Concha resort, etc....) OSJ is very
pretty, and I'd suggest a walking tour of the old city. The city
is fairly safe, just act as prudently as you would in any strange
city and you will be fine. Unfortunately the forts will be closed
by the time you would get to see them--they are worthwhile
if you ever return during daylight hours.

Pete