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Frequently Asked Questions |
Can you tell me what the apartments are like where I'll be staying?
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Definitely, the number 1 of the questions asked list. Your holiday brochure and my apartments page should answer everything for you but I also know of a lot of the complexes here and can tell you my opinion of them. I'm starting to get a good collection of messages from people who've been here telling me about the complexes and apartments they were at in Puerto Rico so can send you these if relevant too. Check the reviews I have already Finally, on the message board there's an "apartments" section where you can post questions in the hope that people who are going or have been, can post the replies you're looking for.
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Is there anywhere on the Internet where I can find cheap flights to Gran Canaria?
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Yes -HERE - HERE
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Is there an internet cafe in Puerto Rico? |
 Yes, there's at least half a dozen in the main commercial center down at the bottom here, even some apartment complexes have them. Down at the main commerical center, street sifde and half way along there's "Amigo Cyber Center". They have 2mbps ADSL so very fast, especially for emailing photos. Bring your cables and software and you down download and email pics from your digital camera. They also have videoconferencing, multilingual browsing, printing, scanning and lots more. Costs 1 euro for every 15 minutes. (Tel +34 928 561428).
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What's the time difference between Puerto Rico and .........? |
We are on GMT time here so the same as the UK. We even put out clocks forwards and backwards and the same time of the year. |
What's the weather like there at the moment?
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Probably hot and sunny but check it out here |
Can you book anything for me before I arrive in Puerto Rico?
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Yes - From carhire, diving courses, day-trips, boat trips - if it can be booked in advance, I can book it for you in advance if you're worried about availability once you've arrived. Email me.
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How do I get from the Airport to Puerto Rico?
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Look here |
What's good for sunburn?
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 Sit in the sun for 4 hours without a break. No, don't do that! You will burn and what's good for burns is Aloe Vera and/or Lavender. To help soothe the pain, try cold, natural yoghurt (on the burn, not to eat!) Start your holiday with A minimum of factor 9, it really is very easy to burn here as thousands each week can surely tell you! Have a look here
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How much money should I bring?
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 Bring it all and if you don't spend it, take it back with you! Check my page on Shopping and Food and that should give you a good idea. Most excursions cost around €30 each so add on for that too. Maybe check my currency page too.
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a)What do I need to bring if I want to hire a car?
b) Is it worth hiring a car on Gran Canaria?
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(a) Your driving licence - all nationalities welcomed - and your passport.
(b) Yes, here's why and how
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Is Puerto Rico a good place for kids/families/singles/young fun/a quiet holiday.......
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"Yes" for everyone! The resort genuinely caters for everyone. The huge choice of excursions, bars, restaurants, shops, activities and things to do in general by day and night here are aimed at everyone. There is no "low season" here so everything's always there for everyone.
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Where's the best place to go shopping?
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Las Palmas or "Atlantico" in Vecindario, near the aiport. Look at my Shopping page.
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What injections do I need to get before I arrive?
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None! |
Will my mobile phone work there?
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 Quite probably, yes. I know the major companies from the UK (Orange, Mercury, Vodafone) do. Make sure you've asked you're supplier to give you international access though before you leave home.
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Are there plenty of cash points (ATM) around?
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Yes, accepting all the major cards including those with the cirus logo as well as the more common visa and access/master card logos plus all versions of them (visa electron, maestro...) and more but not Link cashpoint cards from the UK unless it has one of the other mentioned logos on it too.
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Where's Balito Beach (playa Balito) in relation to Puerto Rico?
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30 minutes walk/5 minutes (free every hour) bus ride and you're staying at the Balito Beach apartments as that's all there is there! (nice though).
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What insects/creepy crawlies should I expect?
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 Cockroaches I'm afraid! Usually they hide from movement and light which means it's not common for them to get into apartments though they do like cool, dark places so if you're window's open all the time with lights off and you out (you'll be robbed doing that by the way), they may decide to come in (cockroaches now) and have a look round. Spray them if you see one, don't stand on them as this is how the female's eggs can be spread. Not so common to see a mosquito though and the lizards that live here are never to be found around apartment complexes as human's scare them silly. Don't leave food out overnight or spilt sweet stuffs at any time and you shouldn't have a problem with anything.
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Do you have the postal address for .........
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If you want to write to a bar or restaurant in the main commercial center, the address would be
Whatever Bar, Centro Commercial Civico, Puerto Rico, 35130 - Gran Canaria.
If it was the Europa Center it would be
Whatever Bar, Europa Center, Puerto Rico, 35130 - Gran Canaria
To an apartment complex it would be
Whatever Apartments, Puerto Rico, 35130, Gran Canaria |
Is it still lively in winter - are many places still open?
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Yes, definately still busy in winter as that's the island's busiest season. Not a lot of places to go in Europe during winter for guaranteed sunshine so everyone heads here. Summer is the quiet season oddly enough but other than the odd thing such as foam parties (summer only) and banks opening on a Saturday (winter only), everything stays the same here |
Can I print out some of your site to bring with me or give to friends?
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Yes, help yourself to whatever you want. All I ask is you don't copy my stuff to do a site of your own without asking me first, especially the photos. If you want to print stuff off to use as a travel guide for when you're here and/or give it to anyone else to use, fine - go ahead - it's half the reason I do this anyway. |
Can I order flowers (in advance) over the phone by credit card and have them delivered to someone in Puerto Rico?
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Yes, call Floristeria Gladysflor at C.C.C.Puerto Rico - bajo Caja de Ahorras.
Tel +34 - 928 - 560399 |
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