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COVID-19 Updates
For All Travelers:
- All travelers to Puerto Rico are required complete the Travel Declaration Form portal before arrival on the island (https://www.travelsafe.pr.gov/).
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- You will need to know your flight number and arrival time, as well as have a picture of your vaccination card or instead, a negative result of a molecular or antigen test to detect COVID-19 carried out within the period of 2 days before arrival on the Island or 48 hours after arriving in Puerto Rico.
- When requested, the municipality of the hotel is Rio Grande; the full address is Wyndham Grand Rio Mar, 6000 Blvd. Rio Mar, Rio Grande, PR 00745.
- All visitors and guests to the Wyndham must pass through a wellness checkpoint for screening before entering the resort and conference center. Failure to comply with the testing or to present the vaccination card during the arrival process will result in the cancellation of your reservation and denial of entry to the resort.
- Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory and visitors are excluded from the CDC requirement to provide a negative COVID-19 test result to return to the mainland United States.
For Fully Vaccinated* Travelers Coming from the US:
- Beginning February 2nd, fully vaccinated passengers will no longer have to provide a negative test.
For Unvaccinated Travelers Coming from the US:
- Guests that are not fully vaccinated must present a negative result to a COVID-19 test performed in the last 48 hours by an authorized healthcare professional or a positive result to a COVID-19 test performed within the previous three months accompanied by a certification of recovery issues by an authorized healthcare professional or government official. Passengers arriving in Puerto Rico without a test will have 48 hours to take one upon arrival or be subject to a fine. Unvaccinated travelers without test results must quarantine until a negative test result is received.
For all International Travelers:
- All travelers arriving on international flights must present a negative PCR or antigen COVID-19 test performed by an authorized health provider taken within one day prior to departure along with proof of vaccination. Unvaccinated travelers arriving on international flights will only be allowed in if they are U.S. citizens or permanent lawful residents.
* per current CDC definitions, a person is considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after completion of a two-dose mRNA series or one dose of Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine.
Click here for the Puerto Rico COVID Protocols & Travel Guidelines for Annual Conference & Expo Attendees handout.
Your escape to paradise, the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar is nestled between the natural beauty of El Yunque rainforest and the golden beaches and turquoise waters of the Atlantic. In February, daily high temperatures are around 83°F with lows around 72°F. What’s not to love?
Each room and suite at the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar offers mesmerizing views, plush bedding, and contemporary amenities in an environment of tropical tranquility. Conference attendees will enjoy private balconies, complimentary in-room WiFi, and resort amenities including use of the health club, unlimited driving range golf balls, beach towels and chairs, casino match play vouchers, and daily guest activities.
To make your reservations, contact Susan Decker, ACA Director of Conferences at 434-989-5938 or susan@acainfo.org. Reservations must be cancelled 7 days from arrival in order to avoid a one night’s room and tax penalty.
Discover one of Puerto Rico’s most eclectic and inspired dining and culinary collections at the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar. The fresh flavors of island fare and world cuisine are all showcased beautifully at the resort’s restaurants. Whether you enjoy authentic Puerto Rican flavors overlooking the golf course at Iguanas, a creative spin on Caribbean comfort food at Roots Coastal Kitchen, bar bites (tapas) & a rum flight at Caicu, or fish tacos served beachside at the Tiki Hut, you don’t have to leave the resort for a fantastic culinary experience.
Advanced reservations are highly recommended for Iguanas and Roots Coastal Kitchen; contact the Reservation Desk at 787-888-6600, ext. 5220.
Conference meals included for all registered attendees:
• Breakfast: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
• Lunch: Thursday and Friday
• Friday evening Puerto Rican Beach Party
• plus Wednesday evening Welcome Reception and coffee breaks
Golf is better with friends, so we’ve arranged for a special Golf Outing for our conference attendees. Plan to arrive early to take advantage of this opportunity! Contact the course to secure your tee time.
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Ocean Course — designed by Tom & George Fazio
Tee times between 1:00 -1:30 p.m.
Golf Green Fee: $85.00
Golf Green Fee with Club Rental: $135.00
- Remember, conference attendees enjoy unlimited driving range golf balls
Contact the course at 787-888-7060 or teetime-riomar@wyndham.com to reserve a tee time.
There is so much to see in Puerto Rico (you may have to stay an extra day…or two)!
With the help of Group Services, Inc.—Puerto Rico’s premier destination management company—the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar provides guests with exciting island experiences. From shopping in Old San Juan to rainforest tours and horseback riding by the beach, discover a range of activities to fit everyone’s interests. Tours may sell out, so we recommend booking in advance of the conference.
To make Tour Reservations, click below or call the GSI Tour & Transportation desk directly at 787-888-6000 ext.6323.
All work and no play . . . is no fun!
So take advantage of your free afternoons to sun yourself on the pristine beach or by one of the lagoon-style pools. Play a scenic round of golf on one of two championship courses or serve up some aces at the state-of-the-art tennis center. Try your luck at the on-property casino or indulge in salon or spa services at Mandara Spa.
Plus, conference attendees receive a ten (10%) percent discount on golf, tennis and spa services (discount does not apply to tournaments or promotional pricing) and $10 in Match Play vouchers at the Casino.
To receive $10 match play Voucher, Guest must become a member of the Casino Players Club, limit to $10 per night. Casino Match Play has no cash value. Must be 18 years of age and must show valid picture ID (Driver’s License or Passport).
Puerto Rico is closer than you think! Direct flights are available from more than 20 U.S. Airports.
The Westin Grand Rio Mar is located less than 30 minutes from the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU). For your convenience, arrival and departure shuttle transfers are available through Group Services Inc. and should be booked a minimum of 48 hours in advance.
- The airport shuttle is a shared, non-exclusive service, and there may be other resort guests sharing the transportation with your group.
- The transfer service has an initial charge of $88.00 per reservation and that covers up to 2 people. Any additional persons in the same reservation will be priced at $44.00 each. If a guest is traveling solo, the price of $88.00 will be charged as it is the initial fee. However, if there are 2 or more solo participants who have booked transfer services at the same flight block, GSI can honor the price to $44.00 per person rate. When booking a solo reservation click on the 2 Adult option (there is not a 1 Adult option).
To make Airport Transfer Reservations, click below or call the GSI Tour & Transportation desk directly at 787-888-6000 ext.6323.