FAQs
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When is the wedding?
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Sunday, January 17, 2027 🇵🇷 MLK Weekend We highly recommend making this a long weekend trip — or even better, a full Puerto Rico vacation. We’ll be there at minimum from: Wednesday, January 13 through Wednesday January 20 Many guests are planning to stay several days before and/or after the wedding to enjoy beaches, Old San Juan, rainforest adventures, golf, boating, amazing food, nightlife, and warm Caribbean weather in the middle of January.
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Do I need a passport?
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Nope! Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, so U.S. citizens do not need a passport. - U.S. dollars - U.S. cell service - No customs - Easy travel
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Where should we stay?
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Stay with us at: Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico. Please see the travel page for instructions on how to book a discounted room. This is where all wedding events will be! There are also lots of great Airbnb / VRBO near the resort. Please see the travel page for more details. Other great options: Hyatt Centric San Juan Isla Verde, Hyatt House San Juan, Hyatt Place San Juan, Four Seasons Resort Puerto Rico, Hotel El Convento. Please note San Juan is about a 45 minute drive from the venue.
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Should I rent a car?
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A rental car gives you flexibility to: explore beaches, visit Old San Juan, see El Yunque National Forest, grab groceries/snacks, and move around easily. If you plan to: mostly stay at the resort, relax poolside, and enjoy wedding festivities...you can definitely have a great trip with airport transportation and Uber.
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How far is the resort from the airport?
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About 30–40 minutes from SJU depending on traffic.
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Is Puerto Rico safe?
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Yes — especially in resort and tourist areas! The resort area is very tourist-friendly and comfortable for travelers. It is also part of gated community with many activities for the whole family!
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Is January a good time to visit Puerto Rico?
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YES. January is one of the best months of the year. Expect: - warm weather, - ocean breezes, - sunshine, - lower humidity, - and escape from Midwest winter sadness.
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What about mosquitoes and other flying insects?
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Puerto Rico is tropical, so mosquitoes definitely exist. The good news: major tourist/resort areas actively manage mosquitoes. Zika is no longer considered a major outbreak issue and most travelers simply use standard bug spray precautions.
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What should we eat?
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Mandatory Puerto Rico foods: - Mofongo - Alcapurria - fresh seafood - local rum - pastries - plantains in every possible form Also yes: Puerto Rico claims invention of the Piña colada and we fully support this claim.
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Will Bad Bunny be there?
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Unconfirmed. But the odds of hearing Bad Bunny somewhere in Puerto Rico approach approximately 100%. Bad Bunny
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Are kids welcome?
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If "family" is included on your invite - YES! Please reach out to Bob and Alex if you have any questions about bringing kids! Puerto Rico and our resort are both very family-friendly.
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Can I meet the love of my life in Puerto Rico?
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- Alex & Bob, - Lucia & Dan, - and millions of other people who fell in love somewhere between a sunset, live music, and a piña colada.