So sad to read about Puerto Rico

[NFLDERS]

We were considering a cruise ending in P. R. But, learned of their bankruptcy. We may still go to support tourism as long as the ships are sailing there. We loved it there on our first cruise, and wanted to do a sea, and land.

 

[kimmar067]

....oh my.....we'e heading there in a couple of weeks....

 

[GrnMtnMan]

Really not a big deal. Orange County CA when bankrupt in 1994, and people kept gong to Disneyland. Detroit went bankrupt a couple years ago. Illinois is on the way there...

 

[wilkeliza]

As long as there isn't reports of increased violence I wouldn't stop visiting somewhere simply because it is bankrupt.

 

[NFLDERS]

Puerto Rico files for biggest US municipal bankruptcy ...

Thought I'd share this. We btw are not concerned about our safety but, (the land portion) a resort that may be affected.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

My grandmother is there right now visiting family. She says it's business as usual except everything is so expensive but she's been saying that for years. She's not even in San Juan. Her family is on the other side of the island. People are leaving the island in huge numbers because they can't afford to live there anymore.

 

[Praying Colonel]

Puerto Rico files for biggest US municipal bankruptcy ...

Thought I'd share this. We btw are not concerned about our safety but, (the land portion) a resort that may be affected.

Article is from May 3, so not exactly breaking news.

Municipal bankruptcy is not uncommon. List of more notables here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chapter_9,_Title_11,_United_States_Code#Notable_Chapter_9_bankruptcies

While things may not be great for those who are residents, I wouldn't let this affect my vacation plans.

 

[kimmar067]

My grandmother is there right now visiting family. She says it's business as usual except everything is so expensive but she's been saying that for years. She's not even in San Juan. Her family is on the other side of the island....

....oh, whereabouts? My mom lives in the northwest corner of Puerto Rico.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

....oh whereabouts? My mom lives in the northwest corner of Puerto Rico.

Her family is in Anasco. Not far from Mayaguez.

 

[kimmar067]

....ahhhh.....my mom lives in Isabela.

 

[Micca]

They should have Capt. Jack Sparrow do a PSA promoting rum.

 

[kimmar067]

They should have Capt. Jack Sparrow do a PSA promoting rum.

....I'm down with that.

 

[DLgal]

I still have lots of relatives living in Puerto Rico.

There is no reason for this to affect tourism. If anything, you will probably get great deals as places that rely on tourists throw out deals to entice people to come.

 

[NFLDERS]

OP here, We are presently considering a back-back cruise that will at least give us a longer time in Puerto Rico
Allowing for more souvenir shopping, and 2x's port fees ie. Albeit, unfortunately not the time we would have spent in a land and sea vacation. Another port of call is St. Thomas, also a territory of the United States, that we'll investigate for similar issues.

We pray for the peoples of the Territories.

 

[NFLDERS]

Really not a big deal. Orange County CA when bankrupt in 1994, and people kept gong to Disneyland. Detroit went bankrupt a couple years ago. Illinois is on the way there...

Oranges and apples...9x's greater in debt than that of Detroit.

 

[NFLDERS]

Article is from May 3, so not exactly breaking news.

Municipal bankruptcy is not uncommon. List of more notables here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chapter_9,_Title_11,_United_States_Code#Notable_Chapter_9_bankruptcies

While things may not be great for those who are residents, I wouldn't let this affect my vacation plans.

The level of numbers of schools alone at 200 is unprecedented. Pension monies that are underfunded. For 3 years now my husband and I have lived under the threat (Steel Co. Bankruptcy & Restructuring) of loss of his pension. The past 2 and counting without the benefits plan (his was the one we opted into over mine) They have sold the Co. And are dotting the i's, crossing the t's, and as the end result stands; we will receive 30 percent less in pension; and more than likely the same with our benefits.

 

[Praying Colonel]

The level of numbers of schools alone at 200 is unprecedented. Pension monies that are underfunded. For 3 years now my husband and I have lived under the threat (Steel Co. Bankruptcy & Restructuring) of loss of his pension. The past 2 and counting without the benefits plan (his was the one we opted into over mine) They have sold the Co. And are dotting the i's, crossing the t's, and as the end result stands we will receive 30 percent less in pension; and more than likely the same with our benefits.

I'm sorry--I truly don't understand. How does that have anything to do with your original post (vacationing in Puerto Rico)?

 

[NFLDERS]

Article is from May 3, so not exactly breaking news.

Municipal bankruptcy is not uncommon.

https://en.wikipedia

While things may not be great for those who are residents, I wouldn't let this affect my vacation plans.

I'm sorry--I truly don't understand. How does that have anything to do with your original post (vacationing in Puerto Rico)?

My experience is shared, to shed light in that pension losses alone which will happen; "Business is as usual" it is not, when bankruptcies affect all areas of the lives of the residents, and the functions of their cities. With all due respect this is a whole country we are talking about. As I've said will contribute to their tourism but, choose not to stay on the island.

 

[osopecoso]

My experience is simply shared to shed light on the idea that "Business is as usual" it is not when bankruptcies affect all areas of the lives of the residents, and the functions of their cities. We will contribute to their tourism but, choose not to stay on the island.

This has been going on for a while. But don't worry, you won't be mugged by homeless people when you get off the ship or have closed businesses everywhere. Best thing you can do is support the local businesses there by going out to eat at one of the local restaurants or taking a tour with one of the tour guides when you get off the ship. We were just there about a month ago and it was business as usual.

 

[osopecoso]

My experience is shared, to shed light in that pension losses alone which will happen; "Business is as usual" it is not, when bankruptcies affect all areas of the lives of the residents, and the functions of their cities. With all due respect this is a whole country we are talking about. As I've said will contribute to their tourism but, choose not to stay on the island.

I really don't understand what you are saying. This bankruptcy has 0 affect on tourism. Yes, those who held bonds and pensions there are broke now. How will that affect you. The casinos stay open, the rum still flows and the food still tastes great.