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myb821 · « **Reply #100 on:** June 07, 2013, 11:27:03 AM »

Quote from: dhalpern1 on June 07, 2013, 11:06:54 AM

Extended weekend (Thursday night to Monday night).

I meant how long ago were you there as in what year did you go.

dhalpern1 · « **Reply #101 on:** June 07, 2013, 12:14:53 PM »

Quote from: myb821 on June 07, 2013, 11:27:03 AM

I meant how long ago were you there as in what year did you go.

Sorry i misread. I was there in Feb 2011 (Packers 31 Steelers 25).

myb821 · « **Reply #102 on:** June 07, 2013, 01:47:13 PM »

Quote from: dhalpern1 on June 07, 2013, 12:14:53 PM

Sorry i misread. I was there in Feb 2011 (Packers 31 Steelers 25).

lol . Thanks for the info. Anything that isa must do while I'm there?

dhalpern1 · « **Reply #103 on:** June 07, 2013, 01:51:23 PM »

Quote from: myb821 on June 07, 2013, 01:47:13 PM

lol . Thanks for the info. Anything that isa must do while I'm there?

There are things that are nice to do there (rain forest, Bacardi Rum factory, Old San juan is nice with cobblestone streets).
IMO, the only must do is to relax (and find some of the nicer beaches).

dvol · « **Reply #104 on:** June 10, 2013, 12:26:56 PM »

Quote from: shtickel on June 07, 2013, 07:34:22 AM

Has anyone done the bio(luminescent) bay experience in/near Fajardo? Will be staying at the Ritz and wondering if it's worth the trip out there. Also, if so, would you recommend the kayak or motor boat experience?
Any other must-do activities in San Juan?
Thanks.

I've done the kayaking in the bioluminescent bay. I would definitely recommend it it was a lot of fun, never tried the motor boat so can't tell you about that one. Also did the El Yunque rainforest, explored Old San Juan and did some ATV'ing, all of which were great.

MEIR613 · « **Reply #105 on:** June 11, 2013, 12:31:44 PM »

Anyone know any activities to do in PR that are infant friendly?

yas · « **Reply #106 on:** June 13, 2013, 03:02:21 PM »

Quote from: MEIR613 on June 11, 2013, 12:31:44 PM

Anyone know any activities to do in PR that are infant friendly?

I have not been there yet but I am going next week with a 4 month old, maybe someone who has been there can comment.
What I found so far: Old san Juan, the fort. The free tour of the Bacardy rum factory, Maybe a walk through the rain forest.
The Bio luminescent tour unfortunately will not be possible unless I can find a babysitter.
Then of course there is relaxing.

MEIR613 · « **Reply #107 on:** June 13, 2013, 03:06:50 PM »

Quote from: yas on June 13, 2013, 03:02:21 PM

I have not been there yet but I am going next week with a 4 month old, maybe someone who has been there can comment.
What I found so far: Old san Juan, the fort. The free tour of the Bacardy rum factory, Maybe a walk through the rain forest.
The Bio luminescent tour unfortunately will not be possible unless I can find a babysitter.
Then of course there is relaxing.

Where are you staying?

Marco Polo · « **Reply #108 on:** June 13, 2013, 03:20:17 PM »

Quote from: yas on June 13, 2013, 03:02:21 PM

I have not been there yet but I am going next week with a 4 month old, maybe someone who has been there can comment.
What I found so far: Old san Juan, the fort. The free tour of the Bacardy rum factory, Maybe a walk through the rain forest.
The Bio luminescent tour unfortunately will not be possible unless I can find a babysitter.
Then of course there is relaxing.

You can walk around the old forts they have.

yas · « **Reply #109 on:** June 13, 2013, 03:21:04 PM »

Quote from: MEIR613 on June 13, 2013, 03:06:50 PM

Where are you staying?

This is not final but these are my thoughts.
2 days at the W resort on vieques island.
2 Nights including Shabbos near the chabad house I am still undecided, I am considering El San Juan or Inter Continental, maybe the Ritz.
Then 2 nights at the Hyatt Hacienda Del Mar, It doesn't seem like the nicest rooms although they are big, but I have some free nights expiring soon.

myb821 · « **Reply #110 on:** June 13, 2013, 03:30:33 PM »

Quote from: yas on June 13, 2013, 03:21:04 PM

This is not final but these are my thoughts.
2 days at the W resort on vieques island.
2 Nights including Shabbos near the chabad house I am still undecided, I am considering El San Juan or Inter Continental, maybe the Ritz.
Then 2 nights at the Hyatt Hacienda Del Mar, It doesn't seem like the nicest rooms although they are big, but I have some free nights expiring soon.

I assume you know the chabad discount for hotels?

yas · « **Reply #111 on:** June 13, 2013, 03:38:33 PM »

Quote from: myb821 on June 13, 2013, 03:30:33 PM

I assume you know the chabad discount for hotels?

Yes

yas · « **Reply #112 on:** June 13, 2013, 04:26:15 PM »

Does anyone know if the rental company will allow you take a car on the ferry to vieques island?

yas · « **Reply #113 on:** June 13, 2013, 10:09:22 PM »

I think I found the answer to my own question.
Most car rentals will not allow you to take your car over to vieques but they have a place to park at the ferry terminal.

alpicone · « **Reply #114 on:** July 10, 2013, 06:31:42 PM »

Quote from: yas on June 13, 2013, 03:21:04 PM

This is not final but these are my thoughts.
2 days at the W resort on vieques island.
2 Nights including Shabbos near the chabad house I am still undecided, I am considering El San Juan or Inter Continental, maybe the Ritz.
Then 2 nights at the Hyatt Hacienda Del Mar, It doesn't seem like the nicest rooms although they are big, but I have some free nights expiring soon.

Where did you end up staying in PR for Shabbat? Planning on going for a long weekend and looking into the Ritz or El San Juan. Is the Ritz worth the extra $50 per night?

yas · « **Reply #115 on:** July 11, 2013, 08:49:12 AM »

Quote from: alpicone on July 10, 2013, 06:31:42 PM

Where did you end up staying in PR for Shabbat? Planning on going for a long weekend and looking into the Ritz or El San Juan. Is the Ritz worth the extra $50 per night?

I stayed at the Intercontinental because the Ritz and El San Juan was full when I tried making my reservation 6 days in advance.
The Ritz is the nicest from the 3 hotels. if you go to the El San Juan make sure to get one of the newly renovated rooms since not all the rooms are so nice from what I hear.

DrDanny · « **Reply #116 on:** July 11, 2013, 11:59:05 AM »

Quote from: alpicone on July 10, 2013, 06:31:42 PM

Where did you end up staying in PR for Shabbat? Planning on going for a long weekend and looking into the Ritz or El San Juan. Is the Ritz worth the extra $50 per night?

IIRC After taxes and fees it's more than a $50 diffirence

yas · « **Reply #117 on:** July 11, 2013, 02:40:12 PM »

Quote from: DrDanny on July 11, 2013, 11:59:05 AM

IIRC After taxes and fees it's more than a $50 diffirence

Based on my experience you will pay about 25% in taxes and fees wherever you stay.

alpicone · « **Reply #118 on:** July 15, 2013, 01:34:08 PM »

Quote from: yas on July 11, 2013, 08:49:12 AM

I stayed at the Intercontinental because the Ritz and El San Juan was full when I tried making my reservation 6 days in advance.
The Ritz is the nicest from the 3 hotels. if you go to the El San Juan make sure to get one of the newly renovated rooms since not all the rooms are so nice from what I hear.

Which would you recommend if traveling with 2 kids ages 5 and 2?

MEIR613 · « **Reply #119 on:** July 31, 2013, 10:27:07 AM »

Anyone going to be interested in a TR of the St Regis?

Please let me know.

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