Puerto Rico

Vieques inspired, WET Deck Collection

When Sara Beltran designed this bracelet for the WET Deck Collection, as part of the W Hotels ongoing, global partnership with the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America), it was the pristine beaches of Puerto Rico that inspired her. After cal...

Trattoria Italiana, Puerto Rico

Trattoria Italiana is located in the the Intercontinental resort’s lower lobby and offers a delicious menu with good service and a romantic atmosphere. We've eaten here a few times and have always opted to sit outside on the terrace, overlooking t...

Lechoneras in Guavate, Puerto Rico

Lechóneras are open air restaurants that offer freshly roasted pig and a variety of traditional side dishes like plantains, octopus salad, blood sausage and rice with pigeon peas. After hearing for the upteenth time that we should visit Guavate, P...

Flight From San Juan to NYC

The flight from San Juan to NYC was so pretty! We left just before sunset and flew above a sea of fluffy, white clouds. After enjoying some dinner (mushroom and sun-dried-tomato gnocci), the clouds began to clear and the sky turned from blue to midni...

Driving around San Juan, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is truly a mix of old world charm, luxury high rises, and urban decay. Side by side, we see fancy resorts next to abandoned real estate covered in grafitti and high end shops next to street vendors. It's a juxtaposition of grit and glamou...

B-once

Today, we spent a few hours playing poker at the Intercontinental where there was live music in celebration of Mother's Day. It was fun to watch couples dancing right on the casino floor - everyone was in such a good mood! There was also a complim...

Twilight Flight to San Juan

We woke up at our friend Ben's house with plenty of time to catch our 3 o'clock flight to San Juan, Puerto Rico. After a couple shots of chilled tequila, followed by steak and eggs, fresh off of the grill, we made it out the door with barely enough t...

Driving Through Western Puerto Rico

A series of photos from the Western Coast of Puerto Rico... In less than a week, I will be traveling back to the East Coast and as of now, I'm not sure if JC and I will be extending our lease in Puerto Rico through May, or not. If so, then I will ...