Want to head to the Caribbean without the hassle of obtaining or renewing passports? Consider Puerto Rico, where one of the island's most lavish resorts just made a major splash with families. The recently-renovated, 750-room El Conquistador Resort in Fajardo, Puerto Rico—a member
of the upscale Waldorf Astoria Collection of hotels—just opened its brand new Coquî Water Park, which boasts four waterslides
(including an adrenaline-spiking speed slide as well as a gentle one just for little splashers), an 8,000-foot lazy river, three
pools, and interactive elements such as a rope bridge. The resort, close to the El Yunque Rainforest
(brimming with coquî tree frogs), also has a private island and offers water
sports galore, a spa, golf course, and kids' club. The Coquí
Water Park Package starts at $249 per
room, per night, and includes:
- lodging starts at $249 a night for a garden-view room (compared to non-package “best available rate” of $199)
- daily breakfast buffet (normally $25 x 2 adults + $12 x 2 kids ages 3-12 x 3 days = $222)
- admission for four to Coquí Water Park (normally $20 x 2 adults + $15 x 2 kids ages 3-12 = $70 for a family of four)
- airport transfers to and from airport for four (normally $37/person x 4 people x 2 trips = $296)
The Coquí Water Park Package is available year-round with a minimum three-night stay. Click the Coquí Park box on the reservations page if you book online, or call 888/543-1230. Note: Prices not include El Conquistador's flat 14% resort charge.
