aviationkiwi

Back by popular demand. Last year we had a great time in Puerto Rico, so I have decided to go for seconds and have another Puerto Rico DO.

NO US PASSPORT NEEDED.

This year we will explore more of the natural island sites outside of the San Juan Metro Area. More details to come.

Dates: January 19-21, 2007 (Great Weekend-Nice cool temperatures)
Hotel: Pick your Own

Hotels:
Intercontinental Resort and Casino
Marriott Stelaris Resort and Casino
Courtyard Marriott Isla Verde
Courtyard Miramar
Hampton Inn
Embassy Suites
Best Western Pierre
Sheraton Old San Juan
Normandie Hotel


Sites:

Friday, Jan 19th

Welcome Drinks (8pm - 10pm)
Location: Marriott Hotel Lobby


Saturday, Jan 20th

Cordillera Central - On our way down to Ponce will have a scenic drive through the Central Mountain Range, the mountains divide Puerto Rico between North and South. Great picture taking drive. Snap Snap

Seralles Castle Museum- The Serrallés Castle is a magnificent Spanish Revival mansion, built in 1930 for the Serrallés family, owners of the Don Q rum distillery. The antique furnishings recall the era of the sugar barons. A short film tracing the history of the rum and sugar industries enhances your visit.

Ponce Museum of Art- Art lovers should not miss the fine collection of more than 850 paintings, 800 sculptures, and 500 prints culled from five centuries of Western art that is featured here. The building alone, which was designed by famed architect Edward Durrel Stone.

Lunch
Hacienda Juanita - Carr. 105, Maricao, PR
Cliffside Restaurant surrounded by the Maricao National Forest

Cabo Rojo Light House - One of its best-known attractions is the lighthouse at Playa Sucia, still in operation. It was built by the Spanish in the late 19th century, shortly before Puerto Rico was turned over to the United States as spoils of the Spanish-American War.What do you see besides an empty building? A spectacular view of a magnificent beach, the unbelievably blue waters of the Caribbean, and amazing cliffs. This is the place for classic photographs of a brilliant white lighthouse, shimmering in a picture postcard setting.

Phosphorescent Bay (Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico)-Imagine the blackness of the sea on a moonless night. Now watch it sparkle with the darting lights of a million fireflies. Nature lovers will not want to miss the phenomenal experience of visiting a tropical phosphorescent bay! Weather Permitting

Dinner:
Tony's Seafood- Joyudas, PR
They make the best Monfongo. Seafood/Poultry/Steaks/Salad

Sunday, Jan 21

Morning
Bacardi Tour- The Bacardi Rum Distillery, the largest in the world, is only a 15-minute drive from San Juan and is one of the most popular visitors’ destinations in Puerto Rico.

Afternoon
Old San Juan- For those still in San Juan Sunday, we will take a walking tour of Old San Juan. Mostly a repeat of the tour we did during Puerto Rico DO 1

Dinner
Ajili Mojili - Ave. Ashford # 1052, Condado, PR

Monday, Jan 22

Plaza Las Americas- If you are still around Monday, I will be going to the largest Mall in the Caribbean.


Driving:

The driving will be again be my task. We will have an 15 passenger van.
Departure from San Juan, January 20th, 2007 will be at 8:00am. Hotel Lobby.
Return to San Juan Metro Area, January 20th, 2007 will be at 10:00pm
The Bacardi Rum Factory Tour will take place January 21, 2007 from 10:00am - 2:00pm, lunch is also figured out in there.

Attendee List:

Confirmed:

1. Aviationkiwi (1/19- 1/22) - Marriott San Juan ***
2. tmartazu (1/19-1/22) Marriott San Juan ***
3. magic111 + 1 (1/18-1/21) Sheraton Old San Juan
5. Spiff (1/19-1/21) Sheraton Old San Juan
6. upup&away (1/19-1/23) Sheraton Old San Juan ***
7. Seeya (1/19-1/22) Sheraton Old San Juan
8. Goingaway (1/19-21) Intercontinental
9. flysurfer (1/19-1/22) - Normandie Hotel ***
10. uva185 (1/19-1/21) Marriott San Juan
11. izzik (1/19-1/22) Sheraton Old San Juan
12. Jaimito Cartero (1/19-1/22) Marriott San Juan
13. SchmutzigMSP (1/19-1/22) Marriott San Juan ***
14. vysean (1/19-1/22) Fr: Marriott San Juan Sat/Sun: Caribe Hilton ***
15. Wireless (1/19-1/21) Sheraton Old San Juan

Van Capacity: Full

Follow Vehicle: Open (need volunteer driver)

*** - Interested in going to Arecibo Observatory Sunday Afternoon.

Disclaimer: The actual vehicle layout and vehicle assigment won't be until January 2007. Special Requests will be honored. Each vehicle can hold up to 14 people. Vehicle In-Drive service will consist of snacks and refreshments.

aviationkiwi

14 Passenger Van Reservation

Seating

1AX 1DX
2AX 2B 2C
3AX 3B 3C
4A 4B 4C
5A 5B 5C 5D

X = Taken


Seat Requests List: A'la Southwest.

izzik

put me down as a maybe.

SeeYa

PR Do 1 was a lot of fun. So I'd definately be up for a reprise, provided the fares, flights & stars align.

aviationkiwi

With the current fare wars that CO and Jetblue have from NYC to SJU, I'm sure you can make it happend.

This time will be an event pack with more fun and adventures than the last one.

GoingAway

{edited wrong event }

I've been told I'm a maybe for this one.

Wireless

maybe! (wow, I haven't planned out that far ahead yet )

flamboyant 1

Maybe as part of a OWE I can fly to SJU and also get a few games of golf at the Westin Rio Mar. November is hurricane season!

chtiet

Here we go again.....

aviationkiwi

I don't want anyone mentioning the word "Hurricane". No Hurricanes are planned for our event.

GoingAway

someone needs to change their profile

No more Miami and hurricanes for you, maybe there will be one saved up for you this year just so you don't feel too homesick there nah, the wx wouldn't dare.

aviationkiwi

Done.

Now I get either Blizzards or Tornadoes.

izzik

I said nothing!

Spiff

Then what are we drinking?

aviationkiwi

Shots of Rum, Medalla Beer and Piņa Colada. So... No Hurricanes.