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2025 Mid-Winter Conference: Agenda

February 26-March 2, 2025

Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico


There may be spots available for activities, please contact Ruth at rhackney@wuca.org or 262-259-2085 if you’re interested.


Breakfast & Other Meals: The Breakfast Buffet at Water’s Edge is included in your stay. Please charge your meals to the room and make sure to sign the receipt. In addition to the breakfast, each room will have $100 to be used towards food and beverage purchases if charged.


Wednesday, February 26, 2025

  • All Day: Arrival of Attendees and Check-In
  • Airport Transfers Provided, Sponsored by Etna Supply Company
  •  Free Time / Poolside Networking
  • Evening: Opening Reception
  • Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
  • Location: Dome & Dome Lawn
  • Entertainment: Rum Tasting & Handmade Cigars, Sponsored by R&R Insurance
  • Opening Reception Sponsored By: Aring Equipment Company, Inc.


Thursday, February 27, 2025

  • Free Time / Poolside Networking
  • Classes
  • Sightseeing and private tours
  • Evening: Open


Registration Required for activities below:

  • $100 for both events, $50 for one or the other. Lunch included in both if interested.
  • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM: El Yunque Rainforest Tour
  • Lunch
  • 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Adventure Park, ATV or Horseback Tours
  • Transportation to and from the adventure park will be provided.


Friday, February 28, 2025

  • Free Time / Poolside Networking
  • Classes
  • Sightseeing and private tours
  • Evening: Open


Registration Required for activities below:

  • 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM: Catamaran Sail and Snorkeling Excursion
  • $100 for full Day
  • Private Charter with Snorkeling, Lunch, and Rum Bar. Sail out to explore the uninhabited Islands’ white sand beaches. Enjoy the relaxing sail and then great snorkeling.
  • Sponsored by: Fabick Cat


Saturday, March 1, 2025

  • Free Time / Poolside Networking
  • Classes
  • Sightseeing and private tours
  • Evening: Closing Dinner
  • Time: 6:00 PM-6:30 PM, arrival and cocktail hour, dinner served at 6:45PM
  • Location: Beachfront Overlooking the Ocean
  • Sponsored by: Miller-Bradford & Risberg, Inc.


Registration Required for activities below:

  • $80.00
  • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Historic Old San Juan Tour Guided Exploration and Leisure Time in La Fortaleza Street and Paseo de la Princesa


Sunday, March 2, 2025


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Hotel Restaurants:

The Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico offers a wide variety of dining options, from upscale steak and seafood at Prime 787, to Japanese teppanyaki and sushi at Nori, and traditional Puerto Rican flavors at Nectar. Guests can also enjoy breakfast buffets, poolside food trucks, and lighter fare at The Sand Trap, which features a TopGolf Swing Suite.

For more details about dining options, visit the hotel's official Dining Page.


The Rainforest Spa

Website: The Rainforest Spa

Phone: (787) 657-1234

This spa offers a variety of treatments inspired by the nearby El Yunque Rainforest, combining the healing power of medicinal plants with skilled human touch.

WUCA attendees receive a 20% discount on services booked in advance, or 15% for walk-in services.


Grand Reserve Golf Club-Closed


On Site Car Rental

For detailed information, including available vehicle options, rental rates, and reservation procedures, please contact the hotel's concierge directly. They will provide the most accurate and up-to-date information to assist with your car rental needs.


Activities and Nearby Sights

In the unlikely event you get bored visiting the many pools pristine beaches of the Hyatt, Puerto Rico offers many uniqe experiences that you can explore!

  • Kayak in the Bioluminescent Bay of Fajardo: Experience a nighttime kayak tour to witness the mesmerizing glow of bioluminescent organisms in the water.
  • Relax at Luquillo Beach: Enjoy the golden sands and calm waters of this popular beach, ideal for swimming and sunbathing.
  • Kioskos del Luquillo-The Luquillo Kiosks are comprised of a row of around 60 family-owned kiosks selling food, drinks, and souvenirs. Visitors to the kiosks will find that they vary in style, taste, and price.
  • Visit Icacos Island: Take a boat trip to this uninhabited island for snorkeling in crystal-clear waters and pristine beaches.
  • Slide Down Las Paylas Natural Waterslides: Have fun at these natural rock formations creating smooth waterslides into refreshing pools.
  • Explore Culebra Island: Take a ferry from Ceiba to Culebra to visit Flamenco Beach, one of the world's most beautiful beaches.
  • Swim in El Charco Azul: Enjoy a refreshing dip in this natural swimming hole surrounded by lush vegetation.
  • *Explore the History, Dining, and Shopping of Old San Juan.
  • Camuy River Cave Park. Discover an extensive network of caves formed by the third-largest underground river in the world.
  • Toro Verde Adventure Park - Home to some of the world's longest and highest zip lines, offering thrilling aerial views of the lush landscape.
  • *El Yunque National Forest: Discover the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System, featuring diverse flora, fauna, and scenic hiking trails.
  • *Carabalí Rainforest Adventure Park: A thrilling destination near El Yunque offering horseback riding, ATV tours, go-karting, and a mix of adventure and scenic nature experiences.
  • *WUCA Sponsored Activities


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