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Featured, Sponsored, The Traveling Chick, Travel & Lifestyle · June 7, 2016

Being a Seekender While Getting to Know Puerto Rico #WeGoTogether #Hosted


Being a Seekender While Getting to Know Puerto Rico

Disclosure: I was selected by Hampton by Hilton to partake in an expense paid trip to San Juan as an Ultimate Seekender to share my weekend experiences. The opinions expressed belong to me and are not indicative of the Hampton by Hilton or their partners.

I’m sharing my experience during a weekend girls’ getaway in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

What happens when you get two girls together to visit the Caribbean island that is Puerto Rico for a weekend excursion?

EPICNESS!

When I found out a few months ago that I would be able to partake in a weekend adventure as a second year Hampton by Hilton Seekender, I was too thrilled. I first visited the island back in 2014, and fell in love with it during that trip. To be able to visit again and really bask in the sights and sounds was music to my ears, and I wanted to share it with someone who hadn’t gotten a chance to see Puerto Rico and all its glory. I selected my friend Latoya to be my +1 because she never gets the chance to get away—so we both decided to throw out the rules and do our own thing while doing our best to live like a local.

San Juan is the capital of Puerto Rico and was founded in 1521 by Spanish Colonists. It is the most populist city in the region and is currently an unincorporated territory of the U.S. even though it is situated in the Caribbean.  The average temperature in San Juan is 79 degrees—talk about perfect weather!

Hampton by Hilton Puerto Rico

After landing at the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, we made our way to the Hampton By Hilton, our home away from home during our trip. We were greeted with helpful staff and a lobby that was quaint yet perfect for the island. Our room was comfy and faced the pool, which featured a masseuse on deck as well as a two hour happy hour each evening.

Hampton By Hilton San Juan

Hampton by Hilton San Juan Bathroom

San Juan Hampton by Hilton

Guests who stay at the Hampton by Hilton San Juan can also enjoy free breakfast every morning, and it is also just a ten minute walk to the beach.

We ventured into the island for dinner and kept it fun yet casual. The night was humid yet the breeze served up tropical air that made it feel like paradise.

For our first full day, we were treated to a VIP tour of Casa Bacardi. We learned all about the Bacardi brand and how they came to be one of the top selling liquor brands in the world. Did you know what Puerto Rico is the Rum Capital of the world? Who knew?

Casa Bacardi Tour

Bacardi Tour San Juan

Bacardi Mixology Tour

Afterwards, we headed to the beach for fun in the sun. It was Latoya’s first time ever visiting a beach, and she couldn’t wait to get into the water.

Seekender trip to San Juan

After a few hours in the sun, we headed back to our room and changed for an evening at La Placita, a club and bar area located in Old San Juan. It’s where the locals go to have a little late night fun, and it was packed.

La Placita San Juan

Think of La Placita as Puerto Rico’s version of the French Quarter in New Orleans.

La Placita Puerto Rico

We had a ball in La Placita, so much that what happened there stayed there.

On Sunday, we ate at a local favorite nearby our hotel, and then trekked to the beach once more.

Seekender in San Juan

Our night ended at Old San Juan at Plaza Colon taking photos in the square.

Plaza Colon Old San Juan

Old San Juan Photo Shoot

Then drinks at The Parrot Club.

The Parrot Club Old San Juan

We ended our Seekender weekend with dinner at Marmalade, and was introduced to the Head Chef.

Marmalade Old San Juan

This was a trip that I will remember for a lifetime.

When it comes to our lives, work often prevails. But being a true Seekender means taking time out from the everyday to hit the road and discover new places, locales, and destinations.

Make sure that you live your life out loud by making travel a part of your lifestyle.

A special thank you to Hampton by Hilton for the opportunity to travel to San Juan to get to know the city even better.

San Juan PR


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Comments

  1. Stacie @ Divine Lifesytle says

    June 7, 2016 at 5:04 pm

    Oh wow! I want to be a seekender in San Juan! It looks so beautiful and you guys looked like you had so much fun!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      June 7, 2016 at 5:50 pm

      Thank you, Stacie! It was an amazing trip.

      Reply
  2. leira says

    June 7, 2016 at 5:32 pm

    Puerto Rico looks like it’s a great place. Looking at your photos you had an amazing time.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      June 7, 2016 at 5:50 pm

      Thanks, Leira. I would highly suggest visiting San Juan.

      Reply
  3. Vera Sweeney says

    June 7, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    What an amazing place to visit!! I would love a getaway like this, looks so relaxing!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      June 7, 2016 at 7:13 pm

      It was VERY relaxing. I felt so renewed and refreshed when I left 🙂

      Reply
  4. Annemarie LeBlanc says

    June 7, 2016 at 8:43 pm

    Looks like you had tons of fun out there! I would love to go the beach right at this very minute! Your outfits are also so nice!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      June 7, 2016 at 9:19 pm

      Annemarie, thanks so much. I felt cute and quite stylish 🙂

      Reply
  5. OurFamilyWorld says

    June 7, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    Puerto Rico is one of the places I dream of visiting one day. San Juan is such a great place to explore. You are so lucky!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      June 7, 2016 at 10:34 pm

      Thanks for commenting. I hope you get a chance to visit San Juan soon!

      Reply
  6. ricci says

    June 7, 2016 at 11:01 pm

    Oh wow!!! It looks like you had a fabulous girls vacation!! I have always wanted to go to Puerto Rico…maybe one day!!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      June 7, 2016 at 11:16 pm

      You will love it there! Thanks for commenting.

      Reply
  7. Nancy @ whispered inspirations says

    June 7, 2016 at 11:47 pm

    Puerto Rico is so on my bucketlist! Looks like you had an amazing time! I can’t wait to go there!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      June 8, 2016 at 2:14 pm

      Nancy, you will enjoy it when you visit. So much to see and do 🙂

      Reply
  8. Angie says

    June 8, 2016 at 11:36 am

    It looks like you had such a spectacular time! I really want to go to Puerto Rico, I need a trip STAT!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      June 8, 2016 at 2:14 pm

      Take a trip! The sooner, the better. That’s what being a Seekender is all about.

      Reply
  9. Karissa says

    June 8, 2016 at 12:45 pm

    What a fabulous trip! I cannot believe you packed so much into it!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      June 8, 2016 at 2:14 pm

      We were quite busy but we also made sure to get some downtime in as well.

      Reply
  10. Ann E Bacciaglia says

    June 8, 2016 at 3:21 pm

    Oh wow! What a gorgeous place to go visit! I am so jealous. Getaways like this are the perfect way to recharge and make memories with our special friends.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      June 8, 2016 at 6:57 pm

      Amen! I highly suggest a Seekender trip every once in awhile to refresh!

      Reply
  11. Travel Blogger says

    June 8, 2016 at 11:16 pm

    What a gorgeous hotel. I would love to spend a week in Puerto Rico.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      June 8, 2016 at 11:22 pm

      It would be a week well spent. Thanks for commenting.

      Reply
  12. rika says

    June 9, 2016 at 12:44 am

    What an amazing opportunity! I’ve never been to San Juan, the resort looks fantastic

    Reply
  13. Shaney Vijendranath (youbabyandi) says

    June 9, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    I want a beach holiday too. We in winter and everything is so dry and sad. I need some happiness by the sea and bury my toes in the sand. Such awesome pictures.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      June 9, 2016 at 3:46 pm

      Puerto Rico would be a perfect respite from Winter, indeed!

      Reply
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    June 10, 2016 at 12:13 pm

    My husband has been keeping an eye out for last minute weekend deals to Puerto Rico. We’ve got out passports ready!

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I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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