Sunday, October 26, 2008

I have good news and....



Well the good news is that we're inThe Lonely Planet guide book for Puerto Rico.... that makes 3 guide books that I know of...Lonely Planet, Moon, and Alternativa (a local guide book that we were in volume 1, but I don't know if it's come out again.) We also will add a Trip Advisor badge to our site, when I learn how. So the good news is that we're getting good reviews and we're "out there". If you know of any other guides (Fodors anyone?), let me know.

The bad news is that we haven't had inquiries nor bookings. Vacation plans are on hold during hard times and the economic incertainty lately make traveling a luxury many can't begin to think about. The people who have come down from the states lately said that their airfares were pretty good, so if you think that the upcoming winter may get you down or if you're picturing the warm water surf....make your reservations NOW!

In the meantime, we're keeping up with maintenece...the pool deck is freshly painted and we're getting our garden together so you can have fresh vegies.

Here's a picture of Tony cooking lunch for some local guests that stayed last month....fried rice, vegies and pinchos (kebobs)..Mmmmmmm Buen provecho!!!

3 comments:

Evelyn said...

That's awesome Tony & Joan. We're so happy for you.

Hope business picks up. Maybe you'll have last minute bookings. Never know.

Unknown said...

It's great to see a photo of the maestro at work! I can't wait to each Tony's delicious gourmet food again this winter - it's the best food we've had in Puerto Rico.

Your inclusion in Lonely Planet Puerto Rico is well deserved - TJ Ranch provides a fabulous tropical mountain (jungle) experience with comfortable facilities and terrific hosts. Now that the price of fuel is dropping, maybe travel will pick back up!

Erika (for Arianna :) said...

We went to your ranch a few years ago when Ron and Evelyn took us. I had to say that it was a really nice atmosphere, very relaxing and very beautiful...and the food, wow! I wish I could eat that food everyday. Now, we have a baby and I hope that one day she gets to enjoy that as well.