Puerto Rico,
officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Spanish: "Estado
Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico") is a caribbean country located
in the northeastern Caribbean. The archipelago includes the main
island of Puerto Rico, the smallest in land mass but 3rd largest
in terms of population among the Greater Antilles (Cuba, Hispanola,
Jamaica, and Puerto Rico), and a number of smaller islands and keys,
the largest of which are Mona, Vieques, and Culebra. Puerto Rico's
political status is that of a United States Commonwealth, thereby
citizens of Puerto Rico are U.S. citizens.
Capital: San Juan
Geography: 3,515 sq mi
Population: 3,994,259
Religion: Roman Catholic, and Protestant.
Language: Spanish, English.
Currency: U.S.
Dollars
Time Zone: Atlantic Time
Zone
Electricity: 120V/60Hz
Entry Requirements:
No passport is required for U.S. Citizens. Canadian nationals, including
infants, must have a valid passport that is valid for six
months past the date of first entry into Puerto Rico, and an onward
or return ticket. A visa is not required.
Getting There:
Travel Time to the San Juan, Puerto Rico from: Los
Angeles: 6 hrs 35 min
Philadelphia: 3 hrs 47min
Washington DC: 3 hrs 40 min
New York: 3 hrs 45 min Chicago: 4 hrs 30 min Dallas: 4 hrs 25 min Miami: 2 hrs 25 min
Toronto: 6 hrs 9 min
Popular Shopping Items:
China
Silver
Rum
Clothing
Shoes
Antiques
Crystal
Carved wooden santos
Major Attractions: Old San
Juan - historical, cultural, architecture, cobblestone streets.
Condado District - shops
La Fortaleza - fortress Casa Blanca - White House El Morro Fort
San Jose Church
Dominican Convent
Museo de Pablo Casals
St. Christopher Fort
Bacardi Rum Distillery
El Yunque National Forest - rainforest
Travel
Seasons: Peak Season: Mid-December to Easter. Low Season: Easter to mid-December Spring Break: March & April Hurricane Season: June to November
Seasons:
Spring: Mar - May
Summer: June - August
Fall/Autumn: Sept - Nov
Winter: Dec - Feb
International
Travel Warehouse
Los Angeles, CA USA
Tel: 1.310.312.1116 info@itwusa.com
CST 2057034-40
El Conquistador Resort, The Waldorf Astoria Collection
Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Welcome to
El Conquistador Resort, The Waldorf Astoria Collection!
Lose yourself in
the vibrant beauty and captivating allure of Puerto Rico. Perched
on 300-foot cliffs of Las Croabas overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
and Caribbean Sea, El Conquistador Resort
is a peaceful oasis on the Island of Enchantment offering pristine
beach, championship golf, and spa therapy.
Featuring four
resort environments, from a Spanish colonial-style setting to
rooms built directly into the side of an oceanside cliff. Relax
in our Golden Door Spa, stroll down the walkways of La Marina
Village featuring boutique shops, music, and art displays along
our 25-slip marina. Enjoy our world-class casino, diverse world
of dining from northern Italian cuisine to Japanese. And for a
more secluded getaway, take a water taxi to our private, tropical
Palomino Island.
Located 31 miles
(approximately 1 hour) to the airport.
Amenities
100
acre private island paradise, Palomino Island, includes secluded
nude beaches accessible by hiking trails leading from the main
beach over the island's hills. A 12-minute shuttle-boat ride
from the resort's marina.
An Array of
land and water sports
Nightly Entertainment
and Disco
A children's center
A 10-person
spa secluded by hedges
An activity
pool with 35-foot waterslide; a 25-meter lap pool; a toddler's
pool; and private cabanas
26,000-square-foot
Golden Door Spa, featuring specially designed treatments, using
local herbs and plants grown and blended exclusively for the
Spa
Arthur Hill
Golf Course, featuring a challenging 18-hole course studded
with palm trees, providing stunning ocean views
Nature trails,
for romantic excursions
Four lighted
tennis courts, to catch a set, day or night
Casino at El
Conquistador Resort, offering 22 exciting table games and 221
slot machines
High-speed Internet
access, available in all guest rooms, suites, and meeting areas
Computer and
cellular phone rental, for all your communication needs
983 guest rooms,
suites, and villas, including 750 guest rooms, and 17 suites
, providing breathtaking views of the ocean, golf course, or
sunsets behind the mountains
22 restaurants
and lounges, serving tantalizing steak and seafood, as well
as colorful international cuisine
Camp Coqui
Offers supervised activities for kids between the ages of 4
and 12.
Golf, On-site
A challenging par-72, 18-hole championship golf course with
majestic ocean views and a hilly terrain, designed by Arthur
Hill. Cart rental included in greens fees.
Blossoms
- Pan-Asian cuisine, including sushi bar, teppanyaki tables, Chinese
specialties. Intimate room featuring elaborate red-roof decor,
hanging lanterns. Located in The Grand Hotel. Dinner only.
Isabela's
- Spanish-style dining room. High wood-beam ceiling, wrought-iron
chandeliers, leather chair. Two levels divided by arches. Steaks,
chops, seafood, lobster bisque, Cajun crab cakes. Located in The
Grand Hotel. Dinner only.
Otello Ristorante
Italiano - Northern Italian dishes, extensive wine list. Intimate,
candlelit ambiance with white linens. Located in The Grand Hotel.
Dinner only.
Le Bistro
- French/Caribbean cuisine such as coq au vin, pepper steak, sea
bass in caper butter. Dining in an intimate setting. Located in
Las Casitas Resort. Dinner only.
Golden Door Spa Café - Spa cuisine with breakfast
choices such as egg-white omelet and bagels and all-day choices
such as watermelon gazpacho, grilled portobello mushrooms with
cous cous, whole-wheat pizza, grilled swordfish, lobster-shrimp
salad.
Las Casitas Resort Café - Overlooking Las Casitas Resort
pool. Open-air seating. Á la carte breakfast menu. Lunch
choices include chicken with rice, churrasco steak, sandwiches,
and salads. Golden Door Spa Café's spa-cuisine menu also
available.
Las Brisas Restaurant - Casual restaurant with panoramic ocean view adjacent to main
pool complex. Air-conditioned dining room, two-level outdoor terrace.
Buffet and à la carte breakfast, lunch.
Café
Bella Vista - Casual open-air spot on The Grand Hotel's terrace
overlooking main pool complex, ocean, Palomino Island. Pizza,
sandwiches, salads. Lunch and dinner. Café Caribe - Casual
coffee-shop dining around skylighted fountain. Breakfast, lunch,
dinner. Sandwiches, traditional American dishes, Caribbean specialties.
Located in The Grand Hotel.
Cantina de las
Olas - Ocean-view café located in Las Olas Village.
Tex-Mex cuisine, tequila and margarita menus, mariachi music.
Puerto Rican specials nightly. Dinner only.
Stingray Café
- Casual spot next to dock in La Marina Village specializing in
Caribbean dishes and seafood. Dinner only.
Ballyhoo Bar
& Grill - Shrimp, conch fritters, pizza, burgers. Ocean
and Palomino Island views. Located in Las Marina Village. Lunch
and dinner.
The Golf Grill
- Continental breakfast, lunch, cocktails overlooking the 18th
hole, with views of El Yunque rainforest.
Iguanas - Burgers, chicken, seafood, snacks, tropical drinks. Open-air
seating. Located on Palomino Island. Lunch only.
Sweet Corner
Café - Coffee drinks, pastries, desserts, sandwiches.
Open morning until night. Located in The Grand Hotel next to funicular
station.
Splash Bar and
Pool Grill - Swim-up bar in main pool complex. Kabobs, sandwiches,
burgers, salads, tropical drinks at lunch.
Café
Espress - Salads, sandwiches, coffee drinks. Located in The
Grand Hotel.
Drake's Library
Bar - Spacious lounge with wood floor, Asian rug, overstuffed
seating, pool table. Dress code: long pants, collared shirts for
men.
Willie's Ice
Cream & Yogurt - Located in main pool complex.
Garden
View Guest Rooms
Various garden views include the resorts' golf course, tennis
courts and the El Yunque Rainforest from the comfort of your bed
or private balcony/terrace. Room has either one king size bed
or two double beds.
Partial
Ocean View Guest Rooms
Partial views of the Atlantic Ocean, golf course, El Yunque Rainforest
and distant mountains from the comfort of your bed or private
balcony/terrace. Room has either one king size bed or two double
beds.
Deluxe
Ocean View Guest Rooms
Oceanfront view with endless views of crystal blue Caribbean Sea
and Atlantic Ocean from a private balcony/terrace. Room has either
one king size bed or two double beds.
One-Bedroom
Ocean View Suite
A generous one-bedroom suite featuring a separate parlor and an
oversized balcony/terrace for taking in spectacular ocean views.
Two-Bedroom Ocean View Suite
Spacious
two-bedroom suite featuring a comfortable living area and an oversized
balcony/terrace with cozy furniture ideal for taking in spectacular
ocean views.
Room Amenities
Room amenities include 3 multi-line phones with voice mail, speaker
phone and computer/ fax connections, TV, coffee maker, hair dryer,
am/fm stereo with 3 disc CD player and dual cassette player, mini
bar, refrigerator, iron & board, vanity mirror, safe and spacious
bathroom. Rooms range in size from 525 to 595 sq. ft. The Maximum
Occupancy for all accommodations is 4 adults or 2 adults and 2
children.
Leave your worries
at the door. Cleanse your mind and rejuvenate your body at our
luxurious Puerto Rico spa. Lose yourself in one of our many specially
designed therapies. Are you a mother-to-be? Enjoy our Maternity
Massage, offering relaxation, circulation, and comfort during
pregnancy. Restore your energy with an Ocean Mud Facial. Stimulate
your senses while cocooned in an aromatic herbal sheet with our
Terra del Yunque. Discover the deluxe services of our premier
resort spa in the Caribbean, including:
Flawless Hospitality
And Service For Your Puerto Rico Beach Wedding
Plan every aspect
of your romantic Puerto Rico beach wedding with us - from the
bridal shower to the last dance on the big day. Our knowledgeable
event planners will work with you to create a truly memorable
occasion - whether it's a wedding reception, fundraising banquet,
or family reunion. Leave the details to us. Why not celebrate
your special event or wedding in Puerto Rico? We make it easy
with the following services, including:
Expert planning
staff and Wedding Coordinator, to oversee all the details of
your event
Onsite
spa, for luxurious wedding beauty treatments
Themed wedding
receptions and special events, suiting your style
In-house audiovisual
department, to record every moment
World-class
catering team and customized menu planning, pleasing any appetite
Seated or buffet
dinner, depending on the ceremony
Specialty suites,
with dazzling views
Distinctive
romance packages, helping you start your life together with
big savings
Onsite golf
and tennis, providing endless fun for your guests