Any Info on Puerto Rico?

cynthiat · 10-24-2006, 05:10 PM

I am thinking about a family vacation in Puerto Rico next March. It would include my son, who uses a manual wheelchair. I searched the site and found some old info, but it's outdated now. Any recommendations, suggestions and information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

kkmay · 10-24-2006, 05:36 PM

Was Puerto Rico your only choice?

cynthiat · 10-24-2006, 05:43 PM

We've never been there, and I want to go somewhere we haven't been before, for a variety of reasons. I want a direct flight from Newark, NJ, and not too long, either. It sounds like a beautiful place, so I'm going to ckeck it out. Other suggestions??

SCI-Nurse · 10-25-2006, 12:10 AM

I would suggest contacting the PVA chapter in San Juan and see what tips they can provide for you. I know our team had a great time there when the NVWG were there a few years ago.

Also, check out some of the disability travel sites like www.access-able.com and http://www.globalaccessnews.com/ for articles on travel in Puerto Rico.

(KLD)

Wheelie_girl_ · 10-25-2006, 12:50 AM

My girfriend a C7 quad went last year... She said it was not accessible at all..quit a 3rd world country ...she had trouble finding washroom

SCI-Nurse · 10-25-2006, 09:34 AM

Here are a few reviews and resources. I know several people (with tetraplegia) who have had a great time there, esp. staying around Luquillo Beach (which is accessible and has beach chairs for rent):

http://www.access-able.com/tales/newpr.html

http://www.wheelchairgetaways.com/states/puertorico.htm

http://www.rainforestinn.com/

http://www.anticipationtours.com/

http://www.casadeplayaporfin.com/

(KLD)

cynthiat · 10-25-2006, 04:11 PM

Thank you for the recommendations, SCI Nurse. I'll be checking those sites.
Wheelie Girl - do you have any details on your friend's trip? They might tell me places or areas to avoid (or re-think my destination!). I appreciate your help.

smokey · 10-26-2006, 03:14 PM

I've been to PR twice. I stayed in San Juan at the Caribe Hilton (don't) and a couple years ago we stayed at the San Juan Marriott...nice place. Marriott is accessible if you stay in the "Cabana wing" overlooking the pool area-do not stay in the main tower, on the beach and very close to other stores, restaurants and hotels. Rainforest is cool, Camuey Caves were very cool but steep and slippery inside, downtown San Juan has a lot of hills but plenty of curb cuts, a handful of casinos in the hotels, Loquillo Beach is accessible, the weather is tropical.....usually hot and humid although you can get some rain too.

mikeinbmore · 06-22-2010, 02:39 AM

Due to a sudden change in plans, we had to scrap our plans for Myrtle Beach and hopped on a good deal for flight/hotel to Puerto Rico. We'll be staying at the Conrad in Condado. I'm trying to get a crash course on what I need to know as a T6 in a manual chair.

mikeinbmore · 07-09-2010, 02:28 PM

I was somewhat disappointed that nobody was able to give any current information in this thread. Surely out of all of the board members, someone has some up to date info on PR. Anyways, I'll be posting some info from my trip and experiences shortly.

10-24-2006, 05:10 PM	#1
cynthiat Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kinnelon, NJ, USA Posts: 53	Any Info on Puerto Rico? I am thinking about a family vacation in Puerto Rico next March. It would include my son, who uses a manual wheelchair. I searched the site and found some old info, but it's outdated now. Any recommendations, suggestions and information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

10-24-2006, 05:36 PM	#2
kkmay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In your nightmares Posts: 1,707	Was Puerto Rico your only choice? __________________ "No one knows what it means, but it's provocative."

10-24-2006, 05:43 PM	#3
cynthiat Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kinnelon, NJ, USA Posts: 53	Not the Only Choice, but... We've never been there, and I want to go somewhere we haven't been before, for a variety of reasons. I want a direct flight from Newark, NJ, and not too long, either. It sounds like a beautiful place, so I'm going to ckeck it out. Other suggestions??

10-25-2006, 04:11 PM	#7
cynthiat Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kinnelon, NJ, USA Posts: 53	Thank you! Thank you for the recommendations, SCI Nurse. I'll be checking those sites. Wheelie Girl - do you have any details on your friend's trip? They might tell me places or areas to avoid (or re-think my destination!). I appreciate your help.

06-22-2010, 02:39 AM	#9
mikeinbmore Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baltimore Posts: 129	Due to a sudden change in plans, we had to scrap our plans for Myrtle Beach and hopped on a good deal for flight/hotel to Puerto Rico. We'll be staying at the Conrad in Condado. I'm trying to get a crash course on what I need to know as a T6 in a manual chair. __________________ Standing up for our rights, one offender at a time! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH59mpTo5x8 Follow me on instagram: mikeinbmore

10-25-2006, 12:10 AM	#4
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 41,520	I would suggest contacting the PVA chapter in San Juan and see what tips they can provide for you. I know our team had a great time there when the NVWG were there a few years ago. Also, check out some of the disability travel sites like www.access-able.com and http://www.globalaccessnews.com/ for articles on travel in Puerto Rico. (KLD)

10-25-2006, 12:50 AM	#5
Wheelie_girl_ Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: around Posts: 382	My girfriend a C7 quad went last year... She said it was not accessible at all..quit a 3rd world country ...she had trouble finding washroom

10-25-2006, 09:34 AM	#6
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 41,520	Here are a few reviews and resources. I know several people (with tetraplegia) who have had a great time there, esp. staying around Luquillo Beach (which is accessible and has beach chairs for rent): http://www.access-able.com/tales/newpr.html http://www.wheelchairgetaways.com/states/puertorico.htm http://www.rainforestinn.com/ http://www.anticipationtours.com/ http://www.casadeplayaporfin.com/ (KLD)

10-26-2006, 03:14 PM	#8
smokey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,867	I've been to PR twice. I stayed in San Juan at the Caribe Hilton (don't) and a couple years ago we stayed at the San Juan Marriott...nice place. Marriott is accessible if you stay in the "Cabana wing" overlooking the pool area-do not stay in the main tower, on the beach and very close to other stores, restaurants and hotels. Rainforest is cool, Camuey Caves were very cool but steep and slippery inside, downtown San Juan has a lot of hills but plenty of curb cuts, a handful of casinos in the hotels, Loquillo Beach is accessible, the weather is tropical.....usually hot and humid although you can get some rain too.

07-09-2010, 02:28 PM	#10
mikeinbmore Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baltimore Posts: 129	I was somewhat disappointed that nobody was able to give any current information in this thread. Surely out of all of the board members, someone has some up to date info on PR. Anyways, I'll be posting some info from my trip and experiences shortly. __________________ Standing up for our rights, one offender at a time! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH59mpTo5x8 Follow me on instagram: mikeinbmore

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