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Jm1248 · « **Reply #560 on:** December 20, 2015, 04:27:47 PM »

Quote from: Maximus on December 20, 2015, 04:14:54 PM

Biobay can be done but do I need to rent a car to get there ? And is it a scary drive back at night ? What about taking a cab, will I find one when leaving ?

I did the Biobay in Vieques so I am not sure but I would assume you need a car to get there and back. And IME it is not at all scary driving around there at night

mek · « **Reply #561 on:** December 20, 2015, 07:54:26 PM »

Quote from: Maximus on December 20, 2015, 04:14:54 PM

Biobay can be done but do I need to rent a car to get there ? And is it a scary drive back at night ? What about taking a cab, will I find one when leaving ?

Some hotels provide shuttles and charge it together with a tour option

moka · « **Reply #562 on:** December 20, 2015, 11:39:22 PM »

Quote from: Maximus on December 20, 2015, 04:14:54 PM

Biobay can be done but do I need to rent a car to get there ? And is it a scary drive back at night ? What about taking a cab, will I find one when leaving ?

i did it driving there and back in the night no problem

happinessNsunshine · « **Reply #563 on:** December 24, 2015, 12:33:44 AM »

Quote from: Maximus on December 20, 2015, 03:17:44 PM

Anyone can recommend or not for that matter the intercontinental ?

Intercontinental - highly recommend. We got a nice pool view room. Bell boys were friendly and helpful.
They're very Shabbos friendly. True point about warming up the meals.
The beaches in Isla Verde aren't the most beautiful (chabad area).

happinessNsunshine · « **Reply #564 on:** December 24, 2015, 12:35:58 AM »

Quote from: Maximus on December 20, 2015, 04:14:54 PM

And is it a scary drive back at night ?

nothing scary

happinessNsunshine · « **Reply #565 on:** December 24, 2015, 12:48:47 AM »

mini boat tour added to the wiki.
This is a great choice if you can't get to Culebra or Vieques. Beautiful views, white sand beaches, clear blue waters...
3 hour tour, your own mini boat, snorkeling included- with optional underwater pictures.

Maximus · « **Reply #566 on:** December 29, 2015, 03:15:48 PM »

Still Trying to figure out why so many people bring food along if there is a chabad option?
Can lots of kosher food be found in local grocery like in other US stores ?

Buruch · « **Reply #567 on:** December 29, 2015, 04:37:01 PM »

They have Walmart.

happinessNsunshine · « **Reply #568 on:** January 05, 2016, 11:26:04 AM »

Quote from: Maximus on December 29, 2015, 03:15:48 PM

Can lots of kosher food be found in local grocery like in other US stores ?

yes. There is a big 24 hr supermarket, Peublo, right around the corner from Chabad. They even have a kosher aisle where you might find some kosher lpesach matzos and macaroons!!

blue eyes · « **Reply #569 on:** January 15, 2016, 02:11:41 AM »

Im looking at low budget accommodations. I'd prefer something on the beach. does one area have nicer beaches(quieter) than others?
I noticed there are like 6 Hyatt houses in San juan. is there a major diff between one property and the other? I see on VBRO amazingly well priced apartments. Does anyone have experience with that?
It seams like everyone is staying at the RItz or St Regis. Im wondering if anyone looked into other options.

moka · « **Reply #570 on:** January 15, 2016, 11:44:41 AM »

Quote from: blue eyes on January 15, 2016, 02:11:41 AM

Im looking at low budget accommodations. I'd prefer something on the beach. does one area have nicer beaches(quieter) than others?
I noticed there are like 6 Hyatt houses in San juan. is there a major diff between one property and the other? I see on VBRO amazingly well priced apartments. Does anyone have experience with that?
It seams like everyone is staying at the RItz or St Regis. Im wondering if anyone looked into other options.

i stayed in Hyatt house in San Juan by convention center. We had a very pleasant experience.
We had a car so we were able to get around so we didn't mind not being on the beach

Mordyk · « **Reply #571 on:** January 15, 2016, 12:01:38 PM »

Quote from: blue eyes on January 15, 2016, 02:11:41 AM

Im looking at low budget accommodations. I'd prefer something on the beach. does one area have nicer beaches(quieter) than others?
I noticed there are like 6 Hyatt houses in San juan. is there a major diff between one property and the other? I see on VBRO amazingly well priced apartments. Does anyone have experience with that?
It seams like everyone is staying at the RItz or St Regis. Im wondering if anyone looked into other options.

Chabad pr website has discounts on many hotels.