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
Las Casitas Resort, The Waldorf Astoria Collection
Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Welcome to
Las Casitas Resort, The Waldorf Astoria Collection!
Escape to your own
private Caribbean hideaway at Las Casitas Resort, The Waldorf Astoria Collection. Enjoy the comforts of home in one of our 155 spacious
casitas ("cottages" in Spanish), complete with personal
24-hour butler service. Marvel at breathtaking ocean views from
your secluded balcony. Rejuvenate with a stimulating spa treatment
in our renowned Golden Door Spa.
Outside, you can
get your adrenaline pumping with phenomenal wave running, horseback
riding, wind surfing, diving, and fishing. Test your swing on
our majestic Arthur Hill Caribbean golf course. Take a sunset
dinner cruise before visiting our world-class casino. Savor the
delectable cuisine in 22 award-winning onsite restaurants and
lounges. One of only two Caribbean resorts to receive the coveted
AAA Five-Diamond Award, Las Casitas offers the ultimate medley
of luxury, privacy, and fantastic Caribbean fun.
Located 31 miles
(approximately 1 hour) to the airport.
Amenities
Las Casitas Resort is a condominium development within
a larger resort (El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa), with
all resort facilities available to Village guests. Condominium
owners make units available for rent during their absences. The
resort centers on The Grand Hotel, which is 100 yards from the
Village on the same 300-foot cliff. A destination for family and
romantic holidays, the resort features restaurants, pools, and
panoramic views of the Atlantic and the Caribbean converging.
Glass elevators extend from The Grand Hotel down to a shopping
promenade, where guests use self-serve elevator-like funiculars
to reach a marina and waterfront. There is no direct access to
the beach; guests instead take a 12-minute shuttle-boat ride to
a private island.
155 spacious
and elegant guest rooms, composed of one- to three-bedroom casitas
High-speed Internet
access, in all guest rooms and meeting areas
70,000 square
feet of flexible meeting space, accommodating from 10 to 2,300
people
37 meeting rooms,
with versatile floor plans
26,000-square-foot
Golden Door Spa, specializing in body and facial treatments,
using local herbs and plants grown and blended exclusively for
the Spa
Arthur Hills
Golf Course, featuring a challenging 18-hole course studded
with palm trees
Casino at El
Conquistador Resort, offering 171 exciting table games and 221
slot machines
Eight outdoor
pools, with swim-up bars and poolside dining
Whirlpool, sauna,
and Jacuzzi, offering supreme relaxation
Restaurants
and lounges, serving tantalizing steak and seafood, as well
as colorful international cuisine
Las Casitas Resort, The Waldorf Astoria Collection offers an array of activities, and entertainment.
Golfing
Kayaking
Water skiing
Boating
Aerobics
Hiking/biking
trails
Parasailing
Fishing
Golf - driving
range
Jet skiing
Sailing
Snorkeling
Windsurfing
Running track/path
Volleyball
Horse riding/rental
Helicopter/airplane
sightseeing
Golf
Our 72-par Arthur Hills Golf Course is a golfer's dream come
true - complete with daunting hills, bunkers tamed by cleverly
planned lateral movements and broad openings, and elevation
changes of more than 200 feet.
Tennis
Tennis has never been so enjoyable, with the crashing waves
of the Atlantic punctuating each serve. Beginners and pros alike
will appreciate the professional courts at our Puerto Rico resort,
which are perfect for improving your serve and backhand.
Private Island
Treat yourself to Palomino, our 100-acre private island. Spend
your days swimming, wave running, windsurfing, and horseback
riding. Enjoy scuba diving and fishing excursions from our private
marina.
Casino
Try your luck at 221 slot machines, two Caribbean poker stud
tables, five roulette tables, three craps tables, and 12 blackjack
tables. Marvel at the unique "Casablanca" Spanish
theme and casual atmosphere of our 9,500-square-foot Caribbean
casino facility - designed for both serious gamers and first-time
players alike.
Sample an international
feast of Japanese, Chinese, French, Italian, steak, seafood, and
Latino gourmet delights at Las Casitas Resort, The Waldorf Astoria Collection.
Le Bistro
- French/Caribbean cuisine such as Coq au Vin, Sea Bass in Caper
Butter, Pork Chop with Guava-Leek Stuffing, Chicken Napoleon.
Intimate dining in two little rooms, one with blue motif and tiny
tables, second with high ceiling, pastel colors. Located in Las Casitas Resort. Dinner only.
Las Casitas Resort Café - Overlooking Las Casitas Resort pool.
Open-air, ocean-view seating with teak umbrella tables. Á
la carte breakfast menu. Lunch choices such as Churrasco steak,
shrimp jambalaya, sandwiches, and salads. Golden Door Spa Café's
spa-cuisine menu also available.
Golden Door
Spa Café - Spa cuisine with breakfast choices such
as egg-white omelet and bagels and all-day choices include watermelon
gazpacho, grilled Portobello mushrooms with couscous, whole-wheat
pizza, grilled swordfish, lobster-shrimp salad. Located in Las Casitas Resort.
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 turquoise walls, white linens. Located
in The Grand Hotel. Dinner only.
Las Brisas Restaurant - Casual restaurant with panoramic ocean view adjacent to The
Grand Hotel's 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 - Oceanview café located halfway down the cliffside.
Tex-Mex cuisine, tequila and margarita menus, mariachi music.
Puerto Rican specials nightly. Dinner only.
Stingray Café
- Casual spot next to marina dock specializing in Caribbean dishes
and seafood. Dinner only.
Ballyhoo Bar
& Grill - Shrimp, conch fritters, pizza, burgers. Ocean
and Palomino Island views. Located in marina. Lunch and dinner.
The Golf Grill
- Golf-course clubhouse spot serving 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-bar in The Grand Hotel's 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 in The Grand Hotel. Dress code: long pants,
collared shirts.
Room Service:
And of course, room service is available around the clock.
Choose from 90 one- to three-bedroom casitas, each with a soft,
tropical décor and elegant furnishings. Marvel at breathtaking
ocean views from your secluded balcony.
One-Bedroom
Garden Casita These villas feature 835 sq feet of living space, with garden
views. They have a deluxe living and dining area
as well as a sofa bed, full kitchen, full bath with shower, and
a balcony. Maximum Occupancy: 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
One-Bedroom
Ocean Casita
These villas feature 835 sq feet of living space, with beautiful
ocean views. They have a living and dining area,
sofa bed, full kitchen, full bath with shower, and balcony. Maximum
Occupancy: 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Two-Bedroom
Garden Casita
Featuring 1820 sq feet of living space, these 2 bedroom casita
villas have garden views, 2 full bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a
fully equipped kitchen, living and dining areas as well as a balcony.
Maximum Occupancy: 6 adults or 3 adults and 3 children.
Two-Bedroom
Ocean Casita
Featuring 1820 sq feet of living space, these 2 bedroom casita
villas have beautiful ocean views, 2 full bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms,
a fully equipped kitchen, living and dining areas and a balcony.
Maximum Occupancy: 6 adults or 3 adults and 3 children.
Three-Bedroom
Garden Casita
With 2085 sq feet of living space, these villas feature garden
views, 3 full bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a
fully equipped kitchen, living and dining area as well as a balcony/terrace.
Maximum Occupancy: 8 adults or 4 adults and 4 children.
Three-Bedroom
Ocean Casita
With 2085 sq feet of living space, these villas feature beautiful
views of the ocean, 3 full bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a fully
equipped kitchen, living and dining area and a balcony/terrace.
Maximum Occupancy: 8 adults or 4 adults and 4 children.
Room Amenities
Amenities include a private balcony, fully equipped kitchen, 2
TVs, VCR, stereo with 3-disk CD player and dual cassette deck,
3 multi-line telephones with voicemail and fax dataport, high
speed internet access, coffee maker, hairdryer, fully stocked
honor bar, and spacious bathrooms with Jacuzzi, his & her
bathrobes
and bath amenities.
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.