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BillFish Tournament OFFERS & PACKAGES BELOW! 

Don't miss 56th International BillFish Tournament

August 28-September 3, 2009  

Fishing in Puerto Rico takes many forms, the most dramatic of which is deep-sea fishing for billfish. The north side of the island is known as "Blue Marlin Alley" because of the large number of migrating fish that pass near its shores, especially in the summer. Puerto Rico is home to the International Billfish Tournament and specimens in excess of 1,000 pounds have been recorded.

The fishing is good year round, however Winter, which runs roughly from October to early March, is the best overall season for dolphin, dorado, mahi-mahi, wahoo, white marlin, yellowfin tuna and an occasional sailfish. Blue marlin are easy to catch in the summer, but are always returned to the sea.

Charters are available from harbors in San Juan, Fajardo, Humacao and Mayaguez, and since deep water is so close to Puerto Rico's shores, fishing usually commences within a half hour of leaving port. Boats range in size from 32' to 50' with an average capacity of six passengers, with four fishing. Deep-sea charters are for either a half-day or full day, including the services of a captain and a mate, all fishing equipment, and ice and refreshments. It's a good idea to reserve your deep sea fishing adventure directly with the charter operator as far in advance of your trip as possible.

If you would rather not brave the deep waters, light tackle fishing for tarpon and snook in the island's bays and lagoons is an exciting alternative, since tarpon weighing more than 100 pounds have been snared. Several operators run half and full day excursions in 16' to 18' Hewes and Maverick boats.

Lake fishing and casting from shore along Puerto Rico's 272 miles of coast are less intimidating options.

Visit the Puerto Rico Sports Fishing Association, the official record keeper for the island, and a good source of information for fishing in Puerto Rico.

Lovers of aquatic recreation and fraternal competition visit us every year to participate in the San Juan International Billfish Tournament.

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS:

Billfish Tournament Packages:

Host Hotel: La Concha A Renaissance Resort        

For reservation please use the following room code:
BILBILD = Guestroom Ocean Front  $159.00 p/night
BILBILJ = Jr. Suites  Ocean Front $259.00 p/night
BILBILS = Bed Room Suites Ocean Front $359 p/night   

Resv. Jasmin Sostre 800-468-3571 787-721-8500

Caribe Hilton San Juan

Room rates during this period are  $150.00 Single / Double occupancy   per night, traditional room.  Children up to 18 years of age stay free while sharing a room with parents. Tax and gratuity are in addition.    Res Vanesa Moreno 787-721-0303x6028 vanessa.moreno@hilton.com

El Convento   

Staring at... $160* per room per night

Deluxe Accommodation,

Complimentary bottle of wine, Hotel Signature Bag

Offer valid from August 28 through September 4, 2009

For resv: 787.723.9020 or reservations@elconvento.com

Hoiday Inn Express

Agosto 28 a Sep. 04/2009 $99.00 + tax $113.26 p/night

Single/Double rooms.  Include Continental Breakfast, Internet

Gym, pool. Just steps from beach, restaurants and casinos

Resv, Yolanda López (787) 724-4160

Hotel Miramar

Valid only August 23 to September 7,,2009

Minimum  2 nights/3days $199 p/p  min 2 persons, xtra nights $99

Valid for Double occupancy only. Incl. welcome cocktail, American

breakfast hotel gift, 10% off F&B, City Tour/Bacardi Rum Factory.

Resv: sgarza@miramarhotelpr.com/jsanchez@miramarhotelpr.com   

 Hoiday Inn San Juan

April 20-Oct 31,09 rate $348.00

Package includes: Three (3) nights stay in double room, meet & greet at Int'l Airport & Travel Itinerary. Private transfer Airport - Hotel - Airport.  Light Tackle Fishing Charter for four (4) hours and fishing equipment, fresh bait and refreshments. Resv: (787)722-2080 reservations@ricosuntours.com

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