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PRE-ARRIVAL PACKAGE P RIME E XPERIENCE WWW. THEPRIMEEXPERIENCE. COM PRIME PASSOVER Vieques Island 2015 PRE-ARRIVAL PACKAGE

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  • PRE-ARRIVAL PACKAGE

    PRIME EXPERIENCEWWW.THEPRIMEEXPERIENCE.COM

    PRIMEPASSOVER

    Vieques Island 2015

    PRE-ARRIVAL PACKAGE

  • CONTENTS 1 | GETTING THERE 3 | THE RESORT 5 | W BEACH 7 | PERSONAL PREFERENCES 9 | SEDER & PRAYER11 | RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES15 | DIVING17 | HORSEBACK RIDING19 | TOURING THE ISLAND21 | SPA

  • We would be delighted to coordinate private transfers to and from neighboring airports or locally.

    Salt Lake City International Airport is only 36 miles to/from all Deer Valley Hotels.

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  • 2AIRPORT MEET & GREETUpon arrival, be greeted in style at the exclusive W Airport Lounge,where a W Insider will guide the way to the start of your electrifying adventure at W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island hotel.

    CAR RENTALSWe can assist you with a rental car, however, since overnight parking charges are so expensive at the hotel we do not suggest you keep a car for your entire stay.

    LUGGAGEWith airport anxieties and lots of families traveling this time of year we strongly recommend shipping your luggage to the hotel. This will eliminate a lot of frustration and truly ease your travel experience. Often times shipping bags is even cheaper than paying for airline baggage fees. The W will store your bags and have them delivered to your room.

    Luggage handling will be charged $5 per piece one way by the W and will be applied to the guest room folio. Should you have any further questions, your contact at the W is David Maldonado Abreu (787) 741-4100.

    ARRIVING AT THE ST. REGIS On arrival our team and the W team will be on hand for a streamlined check-in process. In order to reduce check-in time, please fill out the attached forms and send them back to us to speed up your check in process.

    Please note that check-in time is 4:00pm and check out time is 11:00am. Of course we will do everything to have your room ready in time for your arrival. By sending us your flight information we will be able to best pre-al-locate a room that will be ready by the time you arrive. However, we cannot guarantee this. If you would like to guarantee that your room is ready on arrival, especially if you are arriving early, we suggest you pre-register your room. You can do this by paying a discounted rate for the night before your arrival to ensure early access; rates begin at $350 per room.

    SHIPPINGIf you are interested please ship your bags as follows:Attach the special baggage tags or labels we will be sending you. These will have your room number and other important details in order to ensure prompt and proper delivery to your room. Please clearly mark the total number of bags you are shipping on each label (i.e., bag 1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc.) Let us know that you are shipping your bags and how many so that we can be ready to receive them.

    Ship to: W Retreat & SpaVieques Island

    State Road 200, km 3.2 hcl, Box 9368 Vieques, Puerto Rico 00765

    Hotel Contact:David Maldonado Abreu Hold for: Prime Experience Guest Name: ______________ Room #: ___________________

    Bag # ___ of ___

  • 3THERESORT

  • 4Located 8 miles off the coast of mainland Puerto Rico, Vieques Island is easily accessible via a 20 minute flight from San Juan International Airport. Get ready to recharge at one of the most luxurious resorts in Puerto Rico, as you find yourself in an undiscovered Caribbean par-adise, surrounded by pristine beaches, wild horses and the worlds brightest bioluminescent bay. Upon arrival, be greeted in style at the exclusive W Airport Lounge,where a W Insider will guide the way to the start of your electrifying adventure at W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island hotel.

    Of the Vieques hotels, W Retreat & Spa-Vieques Island, named among the best 500 Ho-tels of the World by Travel & Leisure, features 156 stylish rooms and suitesconceived by Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola. Allow yourself to be indulged with private patios or balconies, W signature beds, Bliss bath amenities and large, open bathrooms. Unveil new flavors at signature restaurantSorc, showcasing Puerto Rican cuisine prepared with sea-sonal, locally-sourced ingredients. 30+ custom treatments at AWAY Spa, ocean-front infinity poolWET and a Fire Pit at the Living Room, extend an open invitation for you to mix and mingle while experiencing

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  • W BeachW Retreat & Spa - Vieques Island nestles on two private, secluded beaches, where the white sands are sugar fine!

    Be your own Caribbean queen and king when we give you direct coastal access from the hotel to the beach. Beach Ambassadors make sure you have everything for R&R by the seashore and more, from umbrellas, chaise lounges and towels to gourmet food and beverage from WET and beach games.

    The following services are available and items available for rent. Fees and charges may apply.

    Umbrellas, Chaise Lounges and TowelsGourmet Food and Beverage ServiceBeach Ambassadors

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  • Y O U R

    R O O M

    Y O U R

    W A Y

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  • PERSONAL PREFERENCES Our aim is to create a tailor made experience for each individual. The best way to do this is to get as much information as we can about you. The more you share with us the more we can do for you. We therefore encourage you to fill out the attached preference forms or help us fill it out for you during our follow up call. We are especially interested to know if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions in order to anticipate your needs.

    Were committed to tailoring your experience and especially your room to your preference. Whether it is the type of pillow or if you want your electronics disengaged for the holidays we would be de-lighted to make it special. The more you tell us, the more we can do to anticipate your needs. Thus, please take time to fill out as many details as you can about your needs and desires.

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  • SEDER & PRAYER

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    We will be offering an option for guests to pray with an Ashkenaz or a Sep-hardic minyan. In addition we will have an early Hashkama minyan daily at

    7:00am.

    We will also have a group Ashkenaz seder and a joint Sephardic Seder.

    Please let us know which minyan and seder you prefer to attend.

  • SEDER PREFERENCESWe know how important it is to have a wonderful family Seder experience and would like to help orchestrate the perfect one for your family. We would be delighted to set up your Seder table in the manner you prefer. Please fill out the attached detailed form and let us know if there is anything else we can do to please everyone. Joint Seders will take place in the hotels ballrooms. We have a host of private Seder options for a more intimate option.

    PRIVATE SEDERSFor a more intimate Seder experience you may elect to have a private Seder with your family in a private dining room. If you would like a private dining room and dont already have one confirmed please contact Jon Arbisfeld at 212-335-0828.We would be delighted to tailor your private Seder: PLATING: Our standard Seder service is a la cart where guests can order off of a premium menu for dinner. Alternatively, we can arrange to serve your family as follows: Family Style we will serve individual appetizers and soup and put a selection of all entrees in the center of your family table just like home. Buffet - we will serve individual appetizers and soup and put a selection of all entrees on a buffet table in your private dining room. OTHER PREFERENCES: If you have any other preferences whether it is the type of haggadah or the vintage of wine, please let us know.

    CHILDRENS PRIZE PROGRAMWe all know Pesach is about our children but sometimes we focus so much on getting through the Hagadah and the seuda itself that we relegate child engagement to the Ma Nishtana and Afikomen. In an effort to get your children more involved and excited we have developed a fabulous optional pro-gram. We will provide you with a list of age appropriate questions (and answers) to ask your family during the Seder. We will also give you Monopoly-style dollars to give each child as they answer questions correctly. After the 2 nights each child can use their dollars towards the purchase of a full stock of prizes. You can choose to have your own private store of priz-es for your family or let them come to our general store. Well have prizes available for children age 2 12. We suggest you purchase $50 worth of Seder Dollars per child which will cost you US$25.

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  • RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

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  • SWING TENNIS COURTSGame, set, match! SWING tennis courts are located near the main driveway and exclusively available to hotel guests at no charge and without age restriction. Racquets and tennis balls are available for complimentary check out at Black Beard Sports (adjacent to FIT). Please contact Whatever/Whenever for reservations, for up to two hours of court time per session.Courts are open daily through Sunset.

    BLACK BEARD SPORTSBlack Beard Sports is Vieques premier sports outfitter, adventure guide and Vieques only PADI dive center. They offer a wide variety of outdoor gear for rent as well as various tours. Visit their outlet, located next to FIT, to plan hiking or biking tours, kayaking outings or scuba dives! Their team of island activity experts will help you plan your ultimate outdoor adventure. Find their W Retreat & Spa - Vieques Island outlet next to FIT or call the Front Desk for more information.

    COMPLIMENTARY EQUIPMENTStop by Black Beard Sports (located next to FIT) to sign out the following gear:

    Snorkeling we have fins, snorkels, and mask sets in all sizes for adults and children. Are you afraid to wear your contacts swimming? We have masks with prescription lenses!

    Kayaking - either single or tandem kayaks are available. Come sign out paddles and vests. The kayaks are wait-ing for you on W Beach.

    SWING Tennis Courts we have the rackets and balls. The only thing missing from the courts is you!

    FIT Fitness Center - In our 2,000 square feet, state-of-the-art, fully-equipped FIT Fitness Center, buff that body as you stretch high and energize. Get an adrenaline rush any hour of the day when you tone up and trim down with 24-hour access.

    EQUIPMENT RENTALSThe following equipment is available for rent at Black Beard Sports (adjacent to FIT) for all of your island ad-ventures.

    Beach Accessories We have an assortment of beach umbrellas, chairs, & coolers to take to your own slice of paradise.

    Mountain Bikes We have a variety of bike sizes, including child seats and pull-behinds.

    Kayaks - Take a Kayak tour outside the hotel either you can take them yourself or we can deliver them to your favorite spot.

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  • A TROPICALPRADISE

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  • RETREAT ACTIVITIESThese activities are complimentary to W guests:Sunrise Kayak Join us Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings on W Beach at 7:45am for a one hour kayak tour (unless otherwise posted). If conditions are not favorable for paddling, well either go on a hike or bike ride for the same duration.Yoga Meet us at FIT Fitness Center each morning at 8am. We provide training for your mind, body, and breath. Private yoga sessions available through AWAY Spa, featuring Detox Yoga, Art of Meditation, and Introduction to Breath.Pool Activities for Kids and Adults Saturdays at 10AM at WET with a 24 hour advance notice by calling Black Beard Sports at ext. 1654.Discover snorkeling (6 years and older)Bubble Maker (8 years and older)Discover Scuba (12 years and older)

    KAYAK TOURWhat better way to experience a Caribbean island than by exploring the diversity of its shorelines. Paddle on crystal clear waters between pure white sand beachesand enchanted mangrove lagoons. Contact Black Beard Sports to arrange your kayaking nature excursion.Puerto Ferro - $75ppThis is an easy going paddle that incorporates a visit to the 110year old lighthouse ruins. It then continues into the bay andthrough the diverse wildlife of a mangrove forest.Kiani Lagoon - $75ppExplore the mangrove habitat on a very easy paddle throughcalm water that takes you into a natural sanctuary for birds andfish, with palm trees and mountains as your backdrop. Especiallyrelaxing during sunrise! (4 hours total time)

    MOUTAIN BIKE TOURSAnyone who can ride a bike is eligible to participate in a mountain bike tour. The tours offered range from beginner to advanced skill levels. Each tour is designed with rider ability and comfort in mind. We provide the bike, helmets, drinking water, and the guide who will show you the most unique parts of Vieques.Mosquito Pier - $50This is a ride the entire family can enjoy. From The W we ride toMosquito Pier and see the 400 year old Ceiba tree along the way. This tour can also incorporate entry level snorkeling along the pier. (8 miles, 2 hours)West End - $75Either we peddle directly from The W or shuttle over and start at the famous Ceiba tree, continuing to the scenic Mos-quito Pier, see some of the old military munitions bunkers, and have a look around the historical sugar mill ruins of Playa Grande. (17-22 miles, 4 hours)Beach Excursion - $75The Beach Excursion tour is an excellent way to see all the beaches available on the eastern National Wildlife Refuge. The terrain is half paved, half gravel road, and mostly flat with rolling hills. (15 miles, 4 hours)The Complete Island - $110This is the most comprehensive bike tour of the island and requires a higher level of physical fitness. Although this is a moderately paced ride over moderate terrain, the Caribbean sun and humidity are the biggest concern. This ride in-corporates a loop around the island to include the eastern Wildlife Refuge, western Wildlife Refuge, and everywhere in between. (35 miles, 5-6 hours)Add snorkeling to any ride for $25/person. Use our gear or bring your own.

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  • DIVING

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  • SCUBA DIVINGCaribbean provides excellent dive conditions year-round. Weve established both surf and boat dives on either side of the island, allowing us to choose the ideal dive location at moments notice.

    SCUBA CLASSES

    Discover Scuba half day $150Curious about scuba, but not quite sure you are ready to get certified? Discover Scuba Diving will let you try scuba to see if you like it. (full equipment, 2 dives)

    Refresher - $130Feel a little rusty? Refresh your scuba skills (lesson, equipment, 2 dives)

    Open Water Certification - $400Minimum of 4 days is required, equipment included, materials extra

    PADI e-learning dives - $350Equipment and materials included

    Referral dives for certification (PADI or other) - $3004 open water dives equipment included

    TOURS FOR CERTIFIED DIVERS

    Surf Entry Dive (tanks and weights, 2 dives) - $80

    Boat Dive (tanks and weights, 2 dives) - $120

    Night Dive (tanks and weights, 1 dive) - $80

    Scuba Equipment and Rentalwith tour $30without tour $50

    Whatever/Whenever Dives custom dives available. Contact our dive center at (787)741-1892, email us at [email protected] or visit our website at www.blackbeardsports.com.

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    ANADVENTURE

  • SNORKELING TOURSAll levels are available, from beaches to offshore reefs. Trips can be arranged from our dive boat, kayaks, or launched right from shore. We provide all equipment needed to see Vieques most spectacular wildlife.

    Blue Beach - $65 Great entry level trip that builds snorkeling skills and takes you to an active reef right from the beach. (easy to moderate, 3 hours)

    Green Beach - $65 Tour to the western most tip of the island, where the beach sand is pink and the water is calm and clear. (easy to moderate, 3 hours)

    Pirates Point - $65Experienced snorkelers will explore amateur reef with great texture and an abundance of coral life. (moderate to skilled, 3 hours)

    OPENWATER SNORKELING BY KAYAKA complete island adventure, kayaking to an open water reef is where youll find the most pristine sea life rarely seen by visitors.

    Ensenada Honda - $10045 minute paddle to a large open water reef, great coral and fish, depart from and return to the incredible Orchid Beach. (5 hours total time)

    Lighthouse Point - $85Easy paddle to snorkeling spot, see the historical lighthouse, and through mangroves. (4 hours depart to return)

    Cayo Blanco - $75Depart from W Beach due north to the little island visible from the Retreat (about a 1 hour paddle). Land on the sandy beach of your very own Island and enjoy snorkeling the surrounding reef. (approximately 4 hours)

    HORSEBACK RIDING TOURSVieques is a true horse paradise, as Paso Fino horses roam free the island. One of the best ways to see Vieques is on the back of a horse. There are two great tour operators available.

    Esperanza Riding Company Let Esperanza Riding Company show you there is no better way to enjoy the natural beauty of Vieques than astride an island-bred gaited horse. Tours focus on giving you an educational, fun and relaxing experience while youre here on island time.Phone: 787-435-0073 Email: [email protected] Online Reservations: http://esperanzaridingcompany.com/reservations/

    Vieques Trail RideVieques Trail Ride offers guided horse back riding tours that depart from the Sea Gate Hotel in Isabel II and lasts 2 hours. Call (787) 667-2805 for details and booking options.

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  • HIKKINGKeeping it simple and still getting to places on the island rarely seen by people. Vieques offers hikes to breathtaking vistas and incredibly pristine beaches. Whether you want to see the historical ruins buried deep in the tropical jungle or beaches not accessible by vehicle, our hikes take you to where nature is in control.

    Playa Grande Beach - $45This coastline hike incorporates climbs over rocky outcroppings between multiple stretches of shell filled sandy beaches. Rough surf typically prevents swimming, but small pools are good for frolicking or a quick dip, and a constant ocean breeze are sure to keep you cool.

    Playa Grande Ruins - $45From the picturesque beach well trek to the historical sugarcaneplantation ruins deep into the tropical jungle. Dont worry, snakesare extinct on Vieques!

    ISLAND TOURSKiani ToursKiani Tours is a team of certified licensed excursionists and offer customized daily historical and cul-tural tours of Vieques Island.

    Call Letty Perez at 787 556-6003 or visit http://www.kianitours.com/

    THE ISLAND

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    SPA

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    WELCOME TO AWAY SPA

    Discover AWAY Spa At the W Retreat & Spa - Vieques Island in Puerto Rico. Be transported to where the mood is set to decompress, with AWAY Spas perfectly blended potions and custom-made scrubs and rubs. The more than 30 treatments in body therapy, facials, hair styling, nail care, waxing, and fitness are designed to relax the body and rejuvenate the spirit. We are delighted to welcome hotel guests and outside visitors.

    BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT787-741-7021

    [email protected]

  • We look forward to seeing you at the W Vieaques Island for January!

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