puerto rico: A group of 4-8 of my bestfriends and me are planning on taking a trip to Puerto Rico in the summer of 2012. We are all college students and the eldest member of our group will be 21 years olds at the time. I was wondering if anyone else has experience in this type of vacationing and could give us some advice and information about how to make it more enjoyable and CHEAP (as possible). Thanks!|||What your looking for is a vacation rental, and PR has them to spare. I rented an apartment in Vieques for a week for $500, and I once rented one in San Juan for only $75/day. I use a great site called VRBO, it has the parts of the island divided into towns, and in San Juan you have multiple areas to choose from. If you guys aren't going to have rental cars then I suggest you stay in San Juan, condado. Or Vieques. I guess it depends on the kind of vacation you are looking for. San Juan is a major metro area, shopping, clubs, casinos, bars, restaurants and a lot of the historical attractions are very close together. If you guys are looking to be beach bums, hiking, swimming, kayaking, snorkeling and generally just laying back and relaxing then Esperanza Vieques would be great. Everything in this small fishing village is within walking distance. Including 4 of the best beaches. There are bars, restaurants and small stores but not the kind of nightlife you would find in San Juan. Taxis in Vieques are cheap, and very easy to get. Contrary to what the other poster stated you do not have to pay light and water on a vacation rental, it's included in the cost. A great thing to do, if you wanted to stay a month, is stay in different parts of the Island. A week in the surf city of Rincon where world class diving and surfing are at your finger tips. A week in the city, another on Vieques and one in the south side beach town of Cabo Rojo. If you have any question feel free to contact. http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/car鈥?/a>|||You can get some great deals in Puerto Rico if you do a vacation rental and share it with multiple people. There are lots of reputable places out there and you can find homes from $100/nt upwards. The good thing too is that most home rentals have full kitchens so you can cook at home and save money on food. Check out Rincon - it is a amazing spot on the NW corner of PR, known for having the best surfer waves, young community, good nightlife and lots of other fun things to do (snorkeling, diving, beaches, mountain biking, eco-tours, etc) http://www.rinconvacations.com|||It all depends on what part of the Island you are thinking of. In the north east, the rent is more expensive than in the west and south. you can start by checking www.endi.com and www.classificados,com. here u will find listings of houses to rent. An average house can cost between $1200 to $800 a month considering the number of friends who will be moving with you. expect to sign a contract with the owner and give a cash deposit. water, light, cable and internet can cost you extra. good luck!|||http://www.puertorico-vacation-guide.com/