Puerto Rico Vlog: Exploring San Juan

San Juan Puerto Rico travel vlog, traveling in 2021. Staying at the Fairmont El San Juan, discovering Old San Juan, trying out new restaurants and bars.
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Places Mentioned In This Video:
•Old San Juan
•La Factoria San Juan
•Cana Restaurant
•Luisa San Juan
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[@lailaplaysdbd4004]

So exciting!! I might go there for my birthday this summer.

[@Cindypisces]

Love Puerto Rico 🇵🇷….been there 3 times. Gotta try this hotel for sure.

[@DanaBerez]

Yes it’s a lovely hotel

[@vexy6086]

I love your video, you made us go to that beautiful island

[@jameshchetwyndjr9739]

In San Juan January 14 staying old San Juan. Ncl Epic 15th southern Caribbean cruise

[@DanaBerez]

Have an amazing trip!

[@jimolstrom4438]

This is a really great walkthrough - thanks for this. We are visiting in April and this was super helpful!

[@josephineelisetravels]

Puerto Rico dreaming 😍Those colours! Loved watching this adventure!

[@NorahAbdullah]

You always find the best hotels! and that giant brunch looked delish

[@DanaBerez]

The brunch was so good! Thank you for this

[@lisaorellana8420]

When he said “they literally look like my grandmothers plates” 🤣 I felt that

[@DanaBerez]

Legit hilarious!! His grandmas plates for Christmas and nye literally look like that so cute

[@mylinhgonzalez]

Loved ur vlog! Puerto Rico looks so beautiful with all the colours and nature!! My fiancé is from PR and that’s definitely a place I have see 🥰

[@dulcerivera5005]

Awsome blog of my island

[@anactaneustheeleventh2542]

Loved your video!!! 👍👍👍👍

[@deevah2450]

Thanks for this. Just booked a trip for that same hotel and am super excited.

[@Bewen_]

I just came back from PR recently too! Im glad you had a great time :)

[@DanaBerez]

Right! I really want to go back, the weather was perfect and the flights are so cheap right now!

[@jesssmvlz]

I’m from PR and enjoyed watching this video. It’s nice to watch from another perspective and I’ve definitely jotted down a few places ☺️

[@DanaBerez]

Thank you for watching! I totally agree! I also just posted my visit to Rincon also if that's something you would be interested in :D

[@lindaalvarado3044]

Im going to Pr in September and this helped ! Thanks you!! Awesome video!

[@DanaBerez]

Yay! Hope you have an amazing and safe trip!

[@spencerjay3738]

The cat was the highlight of the video 😆

[@DanaBerez]

Love meeting new cats during my travels

[@norbert1866]

Beautiful Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 nice video, thank you 🙏 New York

[@DanaBerez]

It’s so beautiful I agree! Thanks for watching

[@paolaisabel4027]

Thanks !! to visit my beautiful island . PUERTO RICO 🇵🇷 WEPAA!!!! 🌴 🌴

[@DanaBerez]

Yes! Your island is absolutely beautiful and we always have a great time when we visit

[@patricedyson5682]

what was the name of the hotel again

[@DanaBerez]

@@patricedyson5682 Hey the link is in the bio.

[@moreadventure3627]

I used to hangout at that hotel lobby. so much fun and best mojitos!

[@DanaBerez]

It's such a stunning lobby!

[@lizsantana4111]

If you ever go again, I’d try the local cuisine and some true Puerto Rican dishes! I’m glad you enjoyed it, but I know you’d enjoy the real deal even more. Hotel chefs are often international and trained in several cuisines, so even a Puerto Rican chef in a hotel is influenced by hotel menus. Ceviche and Chilaquiles aren’t Puerto Rican dishes. :) Just for those stopping by and wondering.

[@jesuislondyn1718]

do you have recommendations?

[@lizsantana4111]

1.Panadería España for breakfast, lunch and pastries 2.All of the kiosks by the water 3.Sancho Panza in Mayagüez (it’s a few hours drive but a nice place for other things besides eating) has aMAZING Mofongo and even pizza. It’s my dad’s college hangout. 4.I gotta find you a good Chinese place. Their rice is 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 5.A restaurant at the bottom of the hill headed to El Yunque. Right when you enter the neighborhood, there’s a spot. I forget its name. 6.Marisquería Atlántica - AMAZING seafood. My uncle doesn’t cook so literally eats out daily. He eats here once a week. 7.There are lots of cute seaside beach clubs for a gorgeous view and lunch. 8.It’s a drive, but y’all have to do the Guy Fieri spot. Lechoneras where they do the roasted pig. They’re in Los Pinos, Cayey, Guavate. You can’t go wrong with any of them. There’s a bunch right on one little strip. 9. I found a place called Richie’s Restaurant that has nice views. I’ve never been there but looks good. 10.Don Pepe- good night scene and atmosphere. They play live music most nights.

[@jesuislondyn1718]

@@lizsantana4111 thank you!

[@nildalylara9224]

In that hotel was filmed the movie Dirty Dancing Havana Nights :)

[@DanaBerez]

Love that! Thank you for sharing that fact

[@StephanieStoven]

I never considered going to puerto rico until recently!! This place looks beautiful. It's like you're going out of the country but not. HAHA.

[@DanaBerez]

It really is! It's so beautiful and there's so much to do the food, culture and the convenience of no passport or changing your phone plan makes it an ideal place to Americans to travel.

[@shamWOWexpert]

So I know this is pretty weird but.. I’ve watched this video like 8 times now, it’s like a comfort video now lmao

[@Hi-qm3je]

Greetings 🌸🌻❤️ I love how your really nice to my island most ppl lie that it’s horrible and lie about us not knowing English but yes we do know English we take English classes I recommend u visit again ❤️🤍💙 Pls I recommend visiting “El Yunque” It’s BEAUTIFUL trust me♡♡♡ hopefully u enjoyed Puerto Rico and if u can pls go somewhere where they have “Salsa” it’s a dance we dance 💃 also be careful on the beaches bc en El viejo sanjuan there r sharks pls beware but other than that it’s amazing♡♡♡ thx for visiting❤️❤️❤️🇵🇷

[@Jadaxx]

Staying at this hotel 3 weeks, so watching this to know where to go !!

[@DanaBerez]

Awesome! Hope you found it helpful have an amazing trip

[@mickschumi6738]

The Beachclub is not ocean front dining just FYI!

[@DanaBerez]

Thanks for the comment. Yes, to be VERY specific is ocean view dining.

[@heatmakers9819]

I gave you your 700th like! Great video!

[@DanaBerez]

That is worth celebrating thank you SO much!!

[@nicoleheckman9959]

How much would you say a spending allowance would you need per day?

[@sarahannacarrillo]

I just came across your video. We arlready rented a place for a week. Are we able to go to the hotel to Have dinner at the Cana restaurant.Are you be able to take a picture by the pool or do you have to have bracelets or someway to show you are staying at the hotel in order to take a nice picture by the pool or to see the beach from that area.

[@DanaBerez]

Thank you for watching! You can make a reservation and eat at the restaurant and not be a guest. I think you can also explore the property but to use the amenities you may need a bracelet not sure but I’m sure you can take a photo by the pool. Also, all beaches in PR are public but you may or may not be able to leave and then re-enter through the beach entrance. Have an amazing trip!

[@jesuislondyn1718]

Does the main hotel building have updated rooms? Or the villas the only "modern" rooms?

[@AndreAnjelina]

i like your videos! i going to puerto rico july 30 :) thanks for the video

[@DanaBerez]

Hope you enjoy it! Have so much fun

[@anneharvey7347]

What was the coffee place?

[@princesslegarreta913]

Oh wow.

[@DanaBerez]

Thanks so much

[@princesslegarreta913]

@@DanaBerez You're welcome. 🍍❤

[@tiannaratliff2162]

That beige dress from H&M is soooo cute. Would you mind giving the link? Like super comfy and perfect for vaca!

[@obanks3365]

Question? Did you have to get COVID tested prior to arriving and before leaving PR? Airport COVID testing? Considering PR is listed by CDC as a Level 4 (High ) COVID exposures.

[@DanaBerez]

Hi! Great questions. I got tested prior to arriving in Puerto Rico (it is required by the island officials to leave the airport). Please refer to this link for the most up to date information from the official tourism board website regarding travel restrictions (as they change frequently) www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines

[@StephandNia]

What made you choose this hotel? Because it seems amazing 💫

[@DanaBerez]

Yes, it was amazing! It’s one of the most famous hotels on the island full of history and I had to visit it while there

[@sairashafi172]

Going on a girls trip next week to this same resort. Curious to know if we will need reservations for the restaurants at the resort due to covid? Same for the pools?

[@Frosty12344]

Lol I live there I live really close I live in IslaVerde really close to San Juan and El viejo San Juan she is really close to my local airport which I’m guessing she landed there hopefully u enjoyed 😊I recommend u try ( Aroz Con Abichuela ) oh and one thing not to do : DO NOT SING DESPACITO I WARN U OR PLAY IT ANYWHERE I WARN U ONCE AGAIN IT WILL GET LOSE AND EVERYONE WILL START PLAYING IT IN RADIOS AND SINGING IT AGAIN!!!

[@neykamarie6181]

this hotel was not all inclusive, right? how much were all of the meals would you say?

[@DanaBerez]

Correct, this resort is not all inclusive. A daily total for meals not including alcohol would be around $200.

[@vanessarodriguez3773]

I love the lobby I use to go there for date night with my husband is so romantic so many memories, I live in PR all my life and I didn’t see all is so much to see and do I move to TX 8 years ago I need to visit PR more often. I recommend for you go to San Cristobal in old San Juan inside is amazing and try mofongo with churrasco and try carrucho salad try pulpo 🐙, alcapurrias, sorullos de maíz con queso, empanadillas de pizza, the bread in the bakery’s is the best try “tostadas de queso de papa “

[@DanaBerez]

That’s amazing! It’s a great time to go back to your home island things are quieter and they are doing their very best to make sure everyone is safe. I will definitely write these down for when I go back because PR is one of my favorite places

[@vanessarodriguez3773]

@@DanaBerez ❤️

[@fatimacolleen]

Hey Vanessa what is the name of the restaurant you recommend? I can’t find it by the name “San Cristobal”. Thankss!!

[@vanessarodriguez3773]

@@fatimacolleen San Cristobal is a fort like el Morro and for mofongo you can try Raíces I old San Juan

[@vanessarodriguez3773]

@@fatimacolleen I San Juan I recommend this restaurants: Raíces, Manolin, Barrachina

[@dewaynewestmoreland3773]

Good video. Thanks for sharing.

[@DanaBerez]

Of course! anytime

[@kaylamerwin11]

Hi!! Did you have to get another negative Covid test to travel back home to the US?

[@DanaBerez]

No, I did not. As we did not technically leave the USA.

[@ash_posh_omg]

Hi was it difficult getting back in the US (if you're from there)? Also where did you go to get tested to come back?

[@dassielsantos6656]

Pr isn't another country , going to Pr is consider a domestic flight also the word is mainland since she never left the us.

[@ash_posh_omg]

@@dassielsantos6656 sorry just realized I comment on the wrong post but thanks 🥵

[@kazelmichelle7118]

Ahhhh I miss my home :((((. Take me with you!!!

[@DanaBerez]

Thank you it was amazing such a special place!

[@kazelmichelle7118]

@@DanaBerez Anytime ! it truly is

[@enigma4649]

Love the third eye necklace. Where did you get it?

[@FlossyP]

Hello! I’m planning a trip to PR for the summer, is the restaurant breakfast included in stay or do you pay out of pocket??

[@DanaBerez]

Hi Shakira, hope you have an amazing trip the breakfast in Fairmont El San Juan is not included in the rate. They may have special packages depending so I would check the link in my description

[@FlossyP]

@@DanaBerez thank You for the reply!

[@DanaBerez]

@@FlossyP Anytime, let me know if you have any other questions

[@milliepagan6721]

What hotel is

[@magatrebol7197]

Do you need a passport to go to PR or just your drivers license?

[@judithdejesus7326]

If you are an American citizen, you do not need a passport.

[@TheMalamutePack]

Nice video 😍❤️

[@kee341977]

Was the night club inside the hotel open and do you thing ubering is the best way to go while in San Juan or do you need a rental?

[@DanaBerez]

The club was not open :( however UBER is the best way to get around, dont have to worry about parking, and the rides were fairly prices $9-$15 per way (15-20 minute ride, Old San Juan to Isla Verde)

[@kee341977]

@@DanaBerez thanks, I'll be arriving in late March so I hope the clubs are back open by then. not only finding parking, but the hotel charges $20 a day to park, so thats a couple of uber rides in it self

[@sipam440]

What is the hotel name?

[@Katedepierro]

Do you need a passport to travel from NY to PR? I asked the hotel and basically everyone I know and they all said no and then I called United airlines and they seemed really confused and said I HAVE to have a passport to travel there😩

[@elirivera7511]

No puerto Rico is usa is the same, only your ID

[@DanaBerez]

Hi Kaitlyn, great questions! Here is an official statement from the Discover Puerto Rico website which is the official tourism board of the island: Do I need a passport to visit Puerto Rico? "United States citizens and permanent residents don't need a passport to travel to Puerto Rico or the US Virgin Islands. However, the Real ID Act is in effect so verify if your state is compliant with these laws because otherwise, you may need a passport to travel. Travelers from other countries visiting Puerto Rico have the same visa and passport requirements that would apply if visiting mainland United States." If you have any questions pertaining to travel and guidance on visiting the island I would check out www.discoverpuerto.com for the latest information. Hope this helps!!

[@magdalenaavila4115]

Btw the restaurants name is pronounced Can ya. Nice video

[@DanaBerez]

Yes thank you for the correction! I enjoyed making this video :)

[@Cowrong56]

Do you have to pay for the cabanas? or reserve prior?

[@DanaBerez]

Hey Ashley so you don’t have to pay for them upfront but it is a food and beverage minimum spend starting at $150 depending on the cabana you request and it is recommended you make a reservation ahead of time

[@Cowrong56]

@@DanaBerez well that will be easy! Thank you. My husband and son watched your vlog today and pulled the trigger and switched hotels and sprung for the villa! The food alone at the hotel looks incredible!

[@DanaBerez]

@@Cowrong56 I'm glad you found the vlog helpful and that's what I always say when people ask about cabanas or wonder if they even need them because of the minimum spend. But then I would see people ordering so much food and drinks and for the money, you can just have a bit more privacy. The villas are nice because you either have a balcony or outdoor deck-type space depending on the floor you stay on.

[@Bewen_]

Im based in NYC also!

[@DanaBerez]

Oh love that!!

[@lilygaliber7365]

What test you took rapid or pcr

[@DanaBerez]

Hi Lily, currently the required test to enter Puerto Rico is PCR, so I took a PCR test

[@yulennyabreu4902]

How much did you paid on food in the hotel and outside the hotel? I love these videos so much. 💗

[@DanaBerez]

Hi Yulenny, thank you so much! This was a work trip so I did not pay for the hotel food, the restaurant should have a menu with prices online

[@lisamcg9116]

@@DanaBerez OMG I need a "job" like this! Love your informative videos!

[@jackiearrindell8597]

When were you in PR?

[@DanaBerez]

I was there in January

[@lifeofliv3162]

Thanks to you I am looking to stay here next month but I was wondering if it is all inclusive or are all the food and drinks separate? Love the vlog ❤️

[@DanaBerez]

Hey! Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed the vlog. The resort itself is not all-inclusive and the food and beverage are separate.

[@avacatona6136]

what hotel was this

[@DanaBerez]

Hi Ava, I mentioned it in the video and there is a link in the description of this video if you want to check it out!

[@katiebullock1972]

What camera do you use ?

[@DanaBerez]

Canon g7x mark iii

[@randyorton9494]

Did you remember how much you paid for jetSki??

[@DanaBerez]

Didn’t jet ski not sure what you are referring to

[@magathaebai7114]

#PR🇵🇷

[@DanaBerez]

Yes it’s amazing

[@dewaynewestmoreland3773]

You made you a friend with a cat

[@DanaBerez]

Yes, it was adorable so many cats in Old San Juan

[@bharathkumarmn9230]

I love you ❤️🌹

[@DanaBerez]

Thank you so much!

[@levitatedcat]

Travel during covid.... gotta unsub

[@iiammyalashay919]

Get a grip

[@DanaBerez]

Thank you for your comment and I understand your concern. I would love to have you stay in my youtube family but understand if you need to leave :)

[@DanaBerez]

@@iiammyalashay919 :D

[@victoriapittman7250]

👋🏽

[@kryblessed]

@@DanaBerez New subscriber here.

[@lisaorellana8420]

When he said “they literally look like my grandmothers plates” 🤣 I felt that