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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How close are you to the beach?
The closest sunbathing beaches are on the old Navy base (Garcia, Red, Blue)
which is a short 10 minute drive. Because Vieques is so small, nothing is more
than 20 minutes away. Be aware that beachfront property on Vieques is
limited - be sure to ask if the beachfront is rocky or a sandy beach.
Also the North side of the island is the Atlantic Ocean not the blue Caribbean
Ocean which is on the South side of the island.
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Do you have air conditioning?
Yes - In October 2006 we installed air conditioning throughout the house (not
just the bedrooms).
Because Colina de Brisas was built on a hillside it gets great breezes (hence
the house name!) however the wet summer months get humid and the air
conditioning is a nice amenity. We highly recommend during the dry winter
months you enjoy the cooling tropical Caribbean breezes and use the air
conditioning only if necessary. There are also ceiling fans and portable
fans throughout the house in case the air conditioning is too much and you need
just a little extra breeze.
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What is your favorite beach?
Our personal favorite is Garcia - it is near
Red Beach on the old Navy base. It has sand like silk and good surf for
children.
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Where is the closest store?
The closest is within walking distance of the house and is a
small convenience store. There is slightly larger convenience store just 2 blocks from
the yellow bridge. The supermarcado is less than a mile down Rte. 200
toward the airport.
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How close are you to the Fort?
We are about 1/10 of a mile and a short
stroll just around the block from the fort.
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What is check in/check out time?
Check in is at 4pm and check out is 11am.
If you wish to have an early or late check-in please check with us first.
We frequently have guests on the same day but will try to
accommodate early arrivals or late departures when possible. We will work with you as
best we can.
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How do we get to Vieques?
There are several options to travel to Vieques from Puerto Rico.
** First let me say that once you
arrive in San Juan you are on island time - and this is not simply a saying.
Most of the airlines to Vieques are commuter jets and the rules/regulations are not as strict as you may be used to.
Easiest/Fastest Option:
Take a commuter jet from San Juan International straight to Vieques. The
latest one is around 6pm depending on the airline so make sure you make
reservations ahead of time. As Vieques becomes more popular, it gets
harder to walk up and get a flight.
**Please be aware that you will
have to retrieve your luggage from baggage claim and re-enter the airport to get
to the airlines. One thing to note here is that you MUST have your
luggage tickets (that you receive when you check your bags) to match to your
luggage before you can remove them from the baggage area. Once you exit
the baggage area, re-enter the airport (upstairs) and find the commuter jet counters.
If no one is immediately available, just be patient as they usually only have 1
or 2 people working and they may be loading another flight.
Optional San Juan Flight:
There is another airport in Old San Juan, Isla Grande which also offers commuters to
Vieques. With San Juan International getting so popular, this airport is an
option that offers lower fares. Be sure to contact the airlines to find out who
offers flights from Isla Grande to Vieques and their flight options.
San Juan Ferry Option:
There used to be a ferry option from San Juan however they are no longer
operating.
Least Expensive yet Most
Adventurous Option:
The town of Fajardo is about a 60-90 minute drive from San Juan (depending on
weather and/or traffic). In Fajardo you have the option of either the
ferry or a commuter plane to Vieques. The flight is much less expensive than San
Juan and the ferry is only $2 per person. You can rent a car in San Juan and
drive to Fajardo. A few car rentals offer a discounted "drop off fee" if you
return the car from Fajardo. I'm finding this is not as common, so please check with your rental agency to see if they
offer this. There are also drivers that you can hire to drive you to and
from Fajardo which eliminates the need of a rental car and the cost is about the
same. We have personally had experience with Angel & Mary
(http://enchanted-isle.com/manda/) and highly recommend them.
Lastly, keep in mind that commuters
do not charge overly expensive one-way flights so if you want to travel to
Fajardo either on your trip over or back, this is also an option. If you
do choose to travel to Fajardo, you will be passing right by the El Yunque rain
forest which is certainly something to experience if you have the time.
Please be sure to give yourself enough time between flights.
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