Originally Posted by
valdor
Originally Posted by
wrp96
Yep. Normally if you see a 21+ age restriction it's usually because one too many people in the 18-20 age group did something stupid (typically involving damage to property or people) and so the entire age group gets punished. So the best bet is to look for places off the beaten path for the normal 18-20 year old in the US, avoid popular spring break spots, etc.
I do not remember the last time I had to show an id at a hotel in the US/Canada. Usually they only ask for my credit card... Unless the OP looks like a 14yo, I doubt they will ask for his id.
I've seen a lot of hotels in the US require the person checking in to be 21+ and do ask for ID. Hostels don't seem to have that age requirement.
I'm in agreement that destination outside of the US would be the OP's best bet unless they can find some 18+ hotels in PR, especially if the OP plans to drink on vacation.
Cruise ships based on the US, regardless of where they're flagged, generally require one to be 21+ or married. The ship's country of registration has more to do with legal requirements surrounding the ship's operation.