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Travel
Tips for 2005 Education Forum
This information may be useful as you plan your trip
to Puerto Rico.
Airport Shuttle Service
APAP has arranged shuttle service to and from the airport through
a service called Global Tourism Alliance, Inc. (GTA), entirely separate
from the service provided by El Conquistador Hotel. If you would prefer
to use the GTA service and have already made travel reservations with
the hotel, please contact El Conquistador to cancel your shuttle reservations.
Be certain to let the hotel know that you are referring only to shuttle
reservations.
The cost for GTA’s service is $45 per person, round-trip.
If you would like to use this service, please use the attached
transportation registration form, and fax or e-mail it directly
to GTA. The form is also available on the APAP Web site at http://www.apap.org/meetings.html.
You will need your flight arrival and departure times. Travel time
to and from the airport is about 45 minutes. (GTA is also offering
a sunset cruise — see information below. You can fax or e-mail
both forms at the same time.)
Travel
Be sure to bring a photo ID. A passport is not necessary for travel
to Puerto Rico. Please make sure to label your luggage and to hold
on to your checked baggage ticket. Airline staff will check to make
sure you have the correct luggage.
Weather
Puerto Rico’s average temperature in November ranges
from a high of 86 to a low of 74. Average rainfall is 5.3 inches.
Click here for more information: http://welcome.topuertorico.org/reference/tempera.shtml.
If you need suntan lotion, try to bring your own. It is a bit more
expensive at the resort.
Dress Code/Restaurants
The dress code at APAP meetings is business casual. It is a good
idea to bring a light jacket or sweater as air-conditioned meeting
rooms can often feel cold. Most of the El Conquistador’s many
restaurants have a dress code of slacks and shirt. Shorts are not
permitted in any of the restaurants. Although the restaurants do not
require reservations, making them can be a good idea as the restaurants
can get busy. For more information on the resort’s restaurants,
go to http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/SJUEC/dining/main.wnt.
Should you want to venture out of the resort for dinner, the concierge
will be happy to give you some ideas.
Westin Rio Mar
For those of you staying at the Westin Rio Mar, there will be
one shuttle run to the El Conquistador each day from Thursday, November
3, through Saturday, November 5. The shuttle pick up will be at the
main entrances of the Westin and El Conquistador. This is a complimentary
service provided by APAP. Any other shuttle service will have to be
arranged and paid for individually. Shuttle times are listed below.
Shuttle Departure Times
Wednesday, November 4
- Depart Westin at 6:45 a.m.
- Depart El Conquistador at 7:45 p.m.
Thursday, November 3
- Depart Westin at 6:15 a.m.
- Depart El Conquistador at 8:15 p.m.
Friday, November 4
- Depart Westin at 6:15 a.m.
- Depart El Conquistador at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 5
- Depart Westin at 6:15 a.m.
- Depart El Conquistador at 6:15 p.m.
Sunset Cruise
GTA is offering a sunset sail on a 74-foot catamaran on Friday, November
4. The cost is $50, including transportation and beverages. If you
would like to attend, please fill out the registration
form and fax or e-mail it back to GTA.
Note: Please remember that the shuttle service to the
Westin will depart the El Conquistador on Friday at 2:30 p.m. If you
would like to attend the Friday night sunset cruise, individual shuttle
arrangements will need to be made.
Please contact Paxton Styles, pstyles@apap.org,
if you have any questions.
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