JetBlue offers direct flights from New York City to San Juan. DETAILS One-way fares start at $129; 800-JETBLUE or jetblue.com.

bodega chic
A new French-Algerian bistro owned by Christophe Gourdain, who trained with chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. DETAILS Calle Cristo 51; 787-722-0124.

candela
This bar serves one of the city's best red wine sangrias. DETAILS Calle San Sebastian 110; 787-977-4305.

fogata
A new Latin American-style steak house from Roberto Trevino, the culinary rock star behind Dragonfly, Aguaviva and the Parrot Club. DETAILS 364 Calle Fortaleza; 787-289-1944.

the water club
This chic four-year-old boutique hotel—with whitewashed rooms overlooking the beach and a trendy rooftop bar—is one of the only reasons to visit the tourist strip in Isla Verde. DETAILS Doubles from $300; Calle Tartak 2; 888-265-6699.

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cervantes
Puerto Rican fashion designer Nono Maldonado oversaw the interiors at this hotel, which was slated to open in December; Roberto Pagán, who worked at New York City's late Patria, is overseeing the hotel's restaurant, Panza. DETAILS Calle Recinto Sur 329; no phone yet.

delirio
Alfredo Ayala, who trained with French chef Joël Robuchon, is planning to open Delirio this month, with a Caribbean-Mediterranean menu. DETAILS Avenida Ponce de León 762; no phone yet.