Our cruise group: Me (34), husband (37)and two of my girlfriends (ages around mine and a little older)

We flew down a day early (Saturday) to see San Juan and relax before the cruise. We stayed at the Renaissance La Concha (Marriot resort). We stayed on points, but paid to upgrade to an oceanfront room. The hotel is gorgeous. I loved the view from our room. My husband and I ate at the onsite restaurant on the beach La Perla. It was probably one of the best meals we have ever had. (It was also very pricey-a special occasion type restaraunt)After dinner we took a lovely walk on the beach.

Some guys in the elevator suggested a place called Columbo for breakfast. It was a great recommendation and just a short walk from the hotel. Food was very good. It looks like a bar, but we sat on the outdoor balcony and had a nice view of town. We returned to the hotel to check out and grabbed a cab to the pier. The ride was much shorter than expected. (10 minutes tops, maybe less) Read more