How We Made the MOST out of our 12 Hours in San Juan, Puerto Rico & Puerto Plata
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we decided to take a local tour which turned out to be a fantastic decision
the port area itself is beautiful and full of activity with local vendors music and that unmistakable Caribbean energy
we're here until 5:00 so we're pulling in the dock and I will actually show you guys a hyperlapse of what we're seeing right this moment
we would recommend is walking around the city getting to know the city there's a lot to do around the city without an Excursion
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Join us as we explore the first two amazing ports on our Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Eastern Caribbean Antilles sailing! After showing you our boarding experience, delicious food options, and sea day activities in previous videos, we're now taking you ashore to experience the vibrant cultures of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. In this 52-minute adventure, we'll walk you through our experiences in these two beautiful destinations - from the colorful streets and historical sites to the local cuisine and stunning views. Whether you're planning your own Virgin Voyages cruise or love to travel virtually, this detailed port guide will show you what to expect and how to make the most of your time in these Caribbean gems! Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction & Overview 01:25 - Arriving at Taino Bay, Puerto Plata 03:10 - Meeting Our Local Tour Guide 05:45 - Amber Museum Experience 10:22 - Exploring Umbrella Street 13:40 - Pink Street Photo Opportunities 16:18 - San Felipe Cathedral & Main Square 20:35 - Bonus Stop: Fortaleza San Felipe 25:48 - Arriving in Old San Juan 28:15 - Lunch at Raíces Restaurant 33:42 - Authentic Puerto Rican Cuisine Review 37:10 - Gelato Break & Walking Tour 40:28 - Pigeon Park (Parque de las Palomas) 44:15 - El Morro Fort Exploration 49:30 - Final Thoughts on Our First Two Ports 51:40 - Preview of Part 2 (St. Croix & Bimini) #VirginVoyages #ScarletLady #CruiseVlog #PuertoPlata #DominicanRepublic #SanJuan #PuertoRico #CaribbeanCruise #TravelVlog #CruiseLife #EasternCaribbean #CruiseExcursions #TravelCouple #CruiseTips #OldSanJuan #ElMorro #UmbrellaStreet #TainoBay #VirginVoyagesScarletLady #CruisePortGuide ✈️ PLAN YOUR TRIP: https://tinyurl.com/CruiseWithCharvon or email POTGtravel@gmail.com Book Your Stay: https://tinyurl.com/travelwithcharvon Travel Insurance: https://tinyurl.com/travelwithcharvon Parker Fam Gear: www.parkersgo.com 🎒 GEAR WE USE: Camera: https://a.co/d/1I5CvlV Drone: https://a.co/d/9OaXvOj Travel Gear: https://tinyurl.com/parkersamazon 📦 Visit our Amazon Store: https://tinyurl.com/parkersamazon 💼 TRAVEL RESOURCES: Get Travel Insurance: Coming Soon Best Tours & Activities: https://www.viator.com/partner-shop/potg Our Travel Planning Guide: https://tinyurl.com/otgtguide 📱 CONNECT WITH US: TikTok: www.tiktok.com/Parkersonthego Instagram: www.instagram.com/parkersonthego Website: cruisewiththeparkers.com/youtube Facebook: www.facebook.com/ParkersOnTheGoTravel Twitter: www.x.com/GoParkers 🎵 Music: [CREDIT MUSIC USED] DISCLOSURE: Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support our channel and allows us to continue creating free content. I appreciate your support! #[DESTINATION] #travel #cruise #parkersonthego #parkerfam #Cruising