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Smates

Smates

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American looking for information about Puerto Rico

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American

Lives in Dorado

Registration: 14 August 2017

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Smates replied to a thread
7 years ago
ReyP

Head count by ReyP

Lets see a show of hands of all people that are considering or have definite plans to move permanently to Puerto Rico.

Smates

Hope everyone is ok. Glad to to you are online Rey. Read More

Smates replied to a thread
7 years ago
Sitka

Impact of Irma on the tourism industry in PR by Sitka

We were just talking / speculating on how the damage done by Irma in the Caribbean will effect the tourist trade here in PR. Many places like St. Martin the VIs and more, are off line for at least a couple seasons until they rebuild. The list of ...

Smates

Sitka, you are so right! This unfortunate turn of events can potentially be a windfall for PR. If PR was smart, they would be catering to the possibilities. If you ever have any interest in forming a PR investment group, I would be very interested. Read More

Smates replied to a thread
7 years ago
Psych2

Puerto Rico is Rebounding! by Psych2

I am so encouraged by this article. This is the motivation I needed to get in on the rebuilding action, NOW! See you PR in 90 days!!! https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/08/05/us/puerto-ricans-millennials-start-ups-small-business.html

Smates

My post regarding the cruise industry was based on the fact that they are already a part of PR's economy. I was implying that maybe more could be done to capitalize on the cruise revenue. I realize the other 77 cities "get basically ... Read More

Smates replied to a thread
7 years ago
Psych2

Puerto Rico is Rebounding! by Psych2

I am so encouraged by this article. This is the motivation I needed to get in on the rebuilding action, NOW! See you PR in 90 days!!! https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/08/05/us/puerto-ricans-millennials-start-ups-small-business.html

Smates

The key to the cruise industry is the day excursion. Also, some cruises begin in San Juan so the passengers will have to be in PR at least 1 day beforehand. Read More

Smates replied to a thread
7 years ago
Psych2

Puerto Rico is Rebounding! by Psych2

I am so encouraged by this article. This is the motivation I needed to get in on the rebuilding action, NOW! See you PR in 90 days!!! https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/08/05/us/puerto-ricans-millennials-start-ups-small-business.html

Smates

I realize I am an outsider and may be way off base. But look at this article: http://puertoriconow.seepuertorico.com/2016/09/30/puerto-rico-anticipates-record-breaking-cruise-season/ This is INSANE. There is no way PR should be in the financial ... Read More

Smates replied to a thread
7 years ago
Psych2

Puerto Rico is Rebounding! by Psych2

I am so encouraged by this article. This is the motivation I needed to get in on the rebuilding action, NOW! See you PR in 90 days!!! https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/08/05/us/puerto-ricans-millennials-start-ups-small-business.html

Smates

Gary - It seems to me the main income of PR should be tourism. Is this correct? I read that Royal Caribbean is building or has built a massive port in San Juan. What is PR doing, if anything, to attract more tourism and utilize the cruise industry? Read More

Smates replied to a thread
7 years ago
Psych2

Puerto Rico is Rebounding! by Psych2

I am so encouraged by this article. This is the motivation I needed to get in on the rebuilding action, NOW! See you PR in 90 days!!! https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/08/05/us/puerto-ricans-millennials-start-ups-small-business.html

Smates

I am not currently in PR, actually, I have never been there, but the island as a whole intrigues me from a business standpoint. I own multiple online businesses and if I do move to PR I would undoubtedly open additional businesses. What businesses ... Read More

Smates replied to a thread
7 years ago
Travelingwave

Family living abroad in Puerto Rico, Where to live? by Travelingwave

Hi, My family is planning on living a year abroad in Puerto Rico. We are an active young family (7 years, 5 years, and 1 year old). We are looking for the area to live that best fits our family needs. We would be renting a place. Our goal of ...

Smates

First of all, are you American Citizens? if yes, they you are NOT living abroad; you are moving to another area of America... with a latin flair. Therefore, °µÍø½ûÇøs would be people from Europe, South America and Asia... we have lots of those as well. ... Read More

Smates replied to a thread
8 years ago
knight4444

Thanks to °µÍø½ûÇø by knight4444

Hello, my name is Gerald and since November 9 th 2016 I made to decision to leave the usa forever. I looked for advice on another °µÍø½ûÇø site and found the same bigotry and racism here in the usa, This site has been awesome! anyway, I just wanted ...

Smates

Um...Puerto Rico IS part of the USA. Read More