Puerto Rico
Why Puerto Rico? No passport required. Salsa, snorkel & sip rum, but maybe not in that order. “Sea” glow in the dark beaches, be “seen” salsa dancing or shop along blue cobblestone streets. Dive into the underwater world and emerge ready to dine like a rock star. Travel in VIP Style.
Street Art
STAY
Ritz Carlton – VIP personified! Can’t sleep? Dine at the trendy restaurants before hitting the casino. Tired yet? Fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves in this oceanfront hotel.
El San Juan Resort & Casino – What makes Vegas better? How about being located on a beach with restaurants, bars, salsa club & a casino? In other words, the El San Juan.
El Blok – On an island off San Juan, immerse yourself in the contemporary designed El Blok Hotel, rooftop infinity pool & a celebrity-chef-run restaurant. Requires small plane access so it must be good!
W Hotel Vieques – Take a puddle jumper out of San Juan & into the whimsical modern designed W Hotel.
Make A Play
DINE
Aguaviva – A brightly lit ceviche bar where you see a mix of locals and chic VIP’s.
Oceano – A converted beachfront mansion, now one of the hottest restaurants in San Juan.
Dragonfly –Asian fusion cuisine centered by a backdrop of romantic & sexy ambiance.
Cielito Lindo – Authentic enough to make you believe you are actually in Mexico!
1919 Restaurant – Run by a Michelin-star chef, 1919 features localized ingredients; one of the most popular new additions to the dining scene.
Full “Fare”
PLAY
Mezzanine at St. Germain – In the former headquarters of the Nationalist Party, elegance comes alive as you sip on cocktails and local rum.
Club Brava – The nightclub to be seen- whether you hit the dance floor or watch from the balcony, you are sure to feel like a VIP.
Nuyorican Cafe – Walk down an alley to access Nuyorican Cafe featuring live music daily. Tourists and locals alike call it “the best local salsa!”
Mist – Water Beach Club Hotel rooftop bar overlooks the beach. Watch the hip & cool crowd.
“Mist” at Water & Beach Club Hotel
SHOP
Abitto – First stop for fashionistas, featuring designs of John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, YSL, Versace, and Roberto Cavalli.
Nono Maldonado – See the famed Puerto Rican designer & former Esquire Magazine Fashion Editor’s latest collection, or customize your own outfit.
Monsieur – Occasionally we let the men shop… Bugatchi Uomo, Stone Rose, Ballin, & Robert Graham all featured here. Then it’s our turn to shop again.
Stella Nolasco – Local designer featured at NYFW featuring high-end couture for a VIP.
Luca – Local designs exclusive to Puerto Rico – handmade accessories no one else will have.
Travel in Technicolor
Upcoming Events
Patron Saint festivals – July is the month of Patron Saint festivals. Travel VIP Style to any local village for cultural immersion.
Puerto Rican Salsa Congress – July 14-18 – See the best salsa dancers from around the world compete.
VIP Travel Experience tapped Sandy Mandel & Barbara Winchell for Traveling in Style.
