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AJK · « **Reply #520 on:** August 31, 2015, 10:45:41 AM »

Quote from: Yehuda25 on August 31, 2015, 09:32:50 AM

I stayed in the el conquistador, its nice - though not as good as other waldorfs.

Yeah, that's my impression read reviews. It's only WA in name, but apparently the views are glorious.

Quote from: rileywiles23 on August 31, 2015, 09:49:42 AM

I was just there with my wife, and kid. ( Just started writing up a mini TR ) We personally didn't like it at all, the grounds are nice but that's really it. We found the rooms to be very dated - and even the official newly renovated ones only have some new furniture at best. Both rooms that we stayed in had peeling walls, and old furniture. The pools there are quite small, and there is no beach at the hotel. They have a private island that you go to with a ferry, but you have to shlep all the way to the Waldorf, and then walk a bit to even get to the ferry. If you want to stay in the fajardo area, then the Waldorf itself is definitely the better option.

Interesting. I had read the Las Casitas was actually better than the WA.

Quote from: lubaby on August 31, 2015, 10:43:07 AM

Stay at the St. Regis

At 30K SPG per night in PR? Nahhhh

Buruch · « **Reply #521 on:** August 31, 2015, 11:18:36 AM »

Quote from: AJK on August 31, 2015, 09:29:11 AM

ftfy (I think?)

Yes.

rileywiles23 · « **Reply #522 on:** August 31, 2015, 11:36:14 AM »

Quote from: AJK on August 31, 2015, 10:45:41 AM

Interesting. I had read the Las Casitas was actually better than the WA.

So had I, and that's why we decided to stay there. I didn't manage to check out any of the rooms at the Waldorf, but unless they are downright terrible, I can't imagine them being worse then la casitas. And again the WA pools are definitely bigger, and nicer, and much easier to access the water park, and ferry to the beach.

AJK · « **Reply #523 on:** August 31, 2015, 12:34:24 PM »

Quote from: rileywiles23 on August 31, 2015, 11:36:14 AM

So had I, and that's why we decided to stay there. I didn't manage to check out any of the rooms at the Waldorf, but unless they are downright terrible, I can't imagine them being worse then la casitas. And again the WA pools are definitely bigger, and nicer, and much easier to access the water park, and ferry to the beach.

How far is LS from WA?

rileywiles23 · « **Reply #524 on:** August 31, 2015, 12:57:34 PM »

Quote from: AJK on August 31, 2015, 12:34:24 PM

How far is LS from WA?

I'm assuming LS stands for La Casitas. It's about a 2-3 minute drive, 15 minute walk

Yehuda25 · « **Reply #525 on:** August 31, 2015, 01:23:16 PM »

Quote from: rileywiles23 on August 31, 2015, 10:03:12 AM

-1 there are two properties in El Conquistador. The Main Waldorf resort, and Las Casitas.

+1

AJK · « **Reply #526 on:** September 01, 2015, 02:38:45 PM »

Recommendations for BioBay tours?

Jm1248 · « **Reply #527 on:** September 01, 2015, 03:00:35 PM »

Quote from: AJK on September 01, 2015, 02:38:45 PM

Recommendations for BioBay tours?

If you go to Vieques I highly recommend Jak Watersports. I had a very positive experience with them. I enjoyed it so much I went on a snorkeling tour the next day with them which was also great

AJK · « **Reply #528 on:** September 01, 2015, 03:09:19 PM »

Quote from: Jm1248 on September 01, 2015, 03:00:35 PM

If you go to Vieques I highly recommend Jak Watersports. I had a very positive experience with them. I enjoyed it so much I went on a snorkeling tour the next day with them which was also great

Thanks. Did you write a TR?

Jm1248 · « **Reply #529 on:** September 01, 2015, 04:26:52 PM »

Quote from: AJK on September 01, 2015, 03:09:19 PM

Thanks. Did you write a TR?

Not yet.

when are you going? I'll try to put it up by then

@Yehuda · « **Reply #530 on:** November 16, 2015, 02:25:36 PM »

About to release IC San Juan 1/1-1/3 if anyone is interested.

lybbtthl · « **Reply #531 on:** November 30, 2015, 05:02:03 PM »

Does anyone know the local laws regarding minimum liability on rental cars?

In all US states except CA rental companies provide state minimum liability and they sell options for supplementary liability, does PR also require rental companies to provide minimum liability?
Will rental companies force you to show you have liability coverage or force you to buy theirs?

Jm1248 · « **Reply #532 on:** November 30, 2015, 05:05:16 PM »

Quote from: lybbtthl on November 30, 2015, 05:02:03 PM

Does anyone know the local laws regarding minimum liability on rental cars?

In all US states except CA rental companies provide state minimum liability and they sell options for supplementary liability, does PR also require rental companies to provide minimum liability?
Will rental companies force you to show you have liability coverage or force you to buy theirs?

The minimum purchase is 12.95 per day iirc

lybbtthl · « **Reply #533 on:** November 30, 2015, 05:37:26 PM »

Quote from: Jm1248 on November 30, 2015, 05:05:16 PM

The minimum purchase is 12.95 per day iirc

But do I have to buy it?

Buruch · « **Reply #534 on:** December 01, 2015, 01:07:01 AM »

Quote from: lybbtthl on November 30, 2015, 05:37:26 PM

But do I have to buy it?

I'm 99% sure I didn't buy. I paid a bit over 100 for a week.

beeweegee · « **Reply #535 on:** December 01, 2015, 01:46:06 AM »

Quote from: lybbtthl on November 30, 2015, 05:37:26 PM

But do I have to buy it?

I didn't have to.

lybbtthl · « **Reply #536 on:** December 01, 2015, 09:03:58 AM »

which rental company?

Buruch · « **Reply #537 on:** December 01, 2015, 03:10:42 PM »

The chabad affiliated one. I think it was ace?

lybbtthl · « **Reply #538 on:** December 01, 2015, 03:15:10 PM »

I had an issue in Cancun not too long ago where Mexican Law requires rental companies to include minimum liability, and still the rental company forced me to buy their additional liability (I ended up disputing the charge with my CC as the website said clearly it was optional). Apparently in PR there is no minimum liability requirement for rental companies and I don't want to have an issue where I will be forced to pay for it at the counter (the websites aren't clear).
I have travel insurance which covers personal liability so I don't want to pay for any additional liability, but I wont be able to prove the rental counter that I'm covered, and if I don't they might make me pay for ALI/SLI.

Buruch · « **Reply #539 on:** December 01, 2015, 03:44:41 PM »

You don't have regular car insurance? Just show that.

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