Originally Posted by
atlocal
Just booked 3 nights over Memorial Weekend. Very excited!
What's the best way to get there from the airport? I would like town car if it's not prohibitively expensive. Any recommendations?
I would like to do just a few things outside the property: Bio Bay, rainforest, outside local restaurant (any other "must see"s?). Is taxi sufficient or am I better off renting a car? Figure I would like to venture out once a day.
Are the nearby casinos decent? Even though I'm more of a nightlife person and this trip is suppose to be relaxing, I wouldn't mind checking out the casinos. Again, are taxis fine?
From several trips to PR, taxis are fine. Some seemed expensive, they don't seem to barter. I always enjoyed going to the casinos in San Juan and playing blackjack.
If you read the reports in this thread, they should answer questions about car rental. I am going for 5 nights in August (free resort nights) and got a 1-week SUV rental from Hertz for $110 including taxes with AAA discount. YMMV. Parking will be another $110 ($22/night at the St. Regis) but worth it to me for the flexibility.