Jul 11
Both travel groups hit San Juan the same day, then reunite for the drive east.
Leg Two
Puerto Rico is where the whole trip finally opens up.
After the Orlando push, everyone lands in Fajardo and the pace changes: ocean-view mornings, easier afternoons, and one shared home base at El Conquistador.
Jul 11 to Jul 18
Seven nights at El Conquistador, now confirmed across two rooms for the full family stay.
Palomino + Coqui
Private-island time, water-park energy, marina views, and a setting with real personality.
The Itinerary
The island rhythm, in one place.
This chapter is less about rushing and more about flow: arrive, regroup, settle into the resort, and shape the week around family time, beach time, and easy wins.
Jul 11
Jul 11
Stay
Island Days
Land in San Juan
Both travel groups converge and the full family comes together.
Jul 11
Pick up the SUV
Rental-car handoff and first island logistics.
Stay
Check into El Conquistador
Ocean-view room, resort arrival, and the full family basecamp.
Island Days
Beach, food, family time
Pool, private-island, and Fajardo day rhythms we can refine from here.
Confirmed Stay
El Conquistador, Fajardo
- Address: 1000 El Conquistador Avenue, Fajardo, Puerto Rico 00738
- Phone: +1 787-863-1000
- Website: conquistadorresort.com
- Stay dates: Sat, Jul 11 to Sat, Jul 18
- Family setup: 2 rooms
- Travelocity itineraries: 73357712231094 and 73357722438092
Parents' Room
King Accessible Ocean View
- Travelers: Valmore and Lauren
- Reservation name: Lauren Riera
- Room: Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ocean View
- Confirmation: 190470582
- Travelocity itinerary: 73357712231094
- Booking shows: 2 adults
- Check-in starts at 4:00 PM
- Check-out is 11:00 AM
Kids + Lila Room
Two Queen Ocean View
- Travelers: Lila, Isabella, and Jackson
- Reservation name: Valmore Riera
- Room: Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View
- Confirmation: 190470955
- Travelocity itinerary: 73357722438092
- Booking shows: 1 adult, 2 children
- Check-in starts at 4:00 PM
- Check-out is 11:00 AM
Amenities
Enough built in to make every day feel easy.
- Expedia lists 3 outdoor pools, a children's pool, and pool cabanas
- Coqui Water Park adds a lazy river, waterslide, and extra family-day energy on property
- The resort also layers in a marina, golf, tennis courts, spa services, and 7 on-site restaurants
- Palomino Island, beach access, and ocean views make the resort feel bigger than a standard hotel stay
Group One
Arriving from Orlando
- Travelers: Valmore, Lauren, Jackson
- Date: Sat, Jul 11, 2026
- Airline: Southwest Airlines
- Route: MCO to SJU
- Departure: 11:40 AM
- Arrival: 2:35 PM
- Flight: Southwest 1465
- Seats: 15D, 15E, 15F
Group Two
Arriving from Los Angeles
- Travelers: Lila, Isabella
- Departs LAX: Fri, Jul 10 at 11:42 PM
- Arrives SJU: Sat, Jul 11 at 1:33 PM
- Airline: American Airlines
- Route: LAX to PHL to SJU
- Flights: American 2758 and American 903
Ground Plan
Car rental is already confirmed.
- Company: Europcar
- Reserved for: Valmore
- Vehicle: Hyundai Tucson or similar
- Class: Midsize SUV
- Pickup: Sat, Jul 11 at 2:15 PM
- Drop-off: Sat, Jul 18 at 1:00 PM
- Pickup note: Counter Off Airport Shuttle Bus From Airport Tb To Location
Why It Matters
Puerto Rico finally has a heartbeat on the site.
The booking does more than fill a gap. It gives this half of the trip its emotional center: marina light, pool afternoons, Palomino Island, Coqui Water Park, and the sense that the family really gets to arrive somewhere.
Puerto Rico itinerary overview: main itinerary section on this page
Nearby
The resort is the anchor. The east side is the real playground.
With the rental car confirmed, Puerto Rico no longer stops at the room keys. Seven Seas, Laguna Grande, Las Cabezas, Luquillo, and easy Fajardo detours can all be planned around the family rhythm instead of feeling like homework.
Start with the new Explore guide, then pair it with the Food page to shape full island days.
Resort Highlights
The mood should feel as good as the booking looks.