Palm's Embrace

San Juan is Puerto Rico's most celebrated destination — Old San Juan's cobblestone streets, Condado's oceanfront hotels, the Michelin-worthy restaurants of the capital and the extraordinary culture of one of the Caribbean's great cities. For visitors staying in San Juan who want an exceptional massage experience delivered directly to their hotel suite, villa or private residence, Palm's Embrace is available for full-day bookings from the northwest coast. San Juan sessions are available with advance notice and include a full-day travel fee. What you receive in return is the same completely individualized, deeply skilled bodywork that Palm's Embrace delivers to villa guests across northwest Puerto Rico — without needing to leave your hotel room or interrupt your day in this remarkable city. Kristen brings over two decades of therapeutic expertise and everything required for an exceptional session: professional table, premium linens, all supplies. The session is built entirely around your body on that day. Nothing predetermined. Everything intentional. Mobile Massage Services Available in San Juan Kristen's Signature Massage — From $165 + full day travel fee A fully bespoke session drawing on Swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy and neuromuscular work — applied in whatever combination your body presents in real time. 60 to 120 minutes. All supplies provided. Couples Massage San Juan — From $350 per person + full day travel fee Two consecutive individual sessions at your hotel suite or private villa. Each person receives complete, undivided attention — their own session, their own experience. Not one massage shared between two people. Available for two to five people. Group & Family Massage San Juan — From $350 per person + full day travel fee Up to five individual sessions one after the other at your location. Ideal for groups staying at Condado Vanderbilt, Fairmont El San Juan or private villas in Condado and Ocean Park. The Intuitive Touch Experience — From $1,500 + full day travel fee A two-day private wellness immersive for couples and companions. Available upon inquiry. All sessions conducted indoors. All supplies and linens provided. San Juan bookings require advance scheduling and a full-day travel fee. 72-hour cancellation policy. Where to Stay in San Juan — Luxury Hotels and Resorts Condado Vanderbilt Hotel — San Juan's crown jewel since 1919. Beaux Arts architecture, impeccable service and the celebrated 1919 Restaurant on site. Rated 9.0 Wonderful. Oceanfront location in Condado with a luxurious spa, rooftop pool and butler service. The most prestigious address in San Juan. From $337 per night. Fairmont El San Juan Hotel — Caribbean glamour at its most accomplished. A mahogany-panelled lobby lit by a 7,000-piece crystal chandelier, four pools, the Well & Being Spa with a full treatment menu, multiple dining options and a beachfront location on Isla Verde. From $295 per night. Hotel El Convento — A 17th-century former convent in the heart of Old San Juan. 58 rooms with timber ceilings, tiled floors and marble bathrooms. Plunge pool, heated jacuzzi and one of the most atmospheric and historically significant hotel experiences in the Caribbean. From $220 per night. La Concha Resort — Autograph Collection — A celebrated modernist tower on Condado Beach with an iconic curved pool, multiple restaurants and direct Atlantic access. One of San Juan's most visually distinctive luxury properties. O:LV Fifty Five — Adults Only — A boutique adults-only hotel in Condado with Mediterranean-inspired decor, rooftop views and an intimate atmosphere. Among San Juan's most design-forward properties. Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve — 30 minutes west of San Juan near Dorado. One of the most exclusive resort properties in the entire Caribbean. Butler service standard. Championship golf on a Robert Trent Jones Jr. course. A 2-mile private beach. The finest resort experience accessible from San Juan. Where to Eat in San Juan — Fine Dining and Notable Restaurants 1919 Restaurant at Condado Vanderbilt — The crown jewel of Puerto Rico's fine dining scene. Helmed by Michelin Star-rated Executive Chef Juan José Cuevas, 1919 is a farm-to-table temple with floor-to-ceiling ocean views and the island's most accomplished tasting menu. Prix-fixe and à la carte. Reservations essential — often booked 2 to 3 weeks in advance during high season. $120 to $180 per person. Marmalade Restaurant & Wine Bar, Old San Juan — The most consistently acclaimed restaurant in Puerto Rico. Chef Peter Schintler's tasting menus are innovative, locally sourced and extraordinary. The legendary white bean and truffle soup has never left the menu. Rated 4.8 across 5,131 TripAdvisor reviews — TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best 2025. Tasting menu only. From $90 per person. Reserve well in advance. Santaella, Santurce — Chef José Santaella elevates traditional comida criolla to world-class cuisine. Elegant modern room, exceptional cocktails and an outstanding wine list. Rated 4.5 across 887 reviews. Open now — one of the most reliably excellent kitchens in the city. Cocina Abierta — 3 to 5 course tasting menus from approximately $40 to $50 per person. Rated 4.6 and described by regulars as phenomenal. International fusion in a relaxed intimate setting. Mario Pagán Restaurant, Condado — Puerto Rican classics given a fine-dining spin with international techniques and unexpected flavor combinations. Minimalist decor. One of Condado's most accomplished kitchens. Trois Cent Onze, Old San Juan — Classic French cuisine in the heart of the historic district. A Moorish-Andalucian gateway leads to a sophisticated and intimate dining room with an excellent wine cellar. Café Puerto Rico — A 1920s diner beloved by locals for breakfast and lunch. The most authentic Old San Juan dining experience available at any price point. Generational recipes and an atmosphere unchanged in a century. Must-See San Juan — What Luxury Visitors Come For Old San Juan — The walled historic district is one of the most beautiful colonial cities in the Americas. Cobblestone streets, 500-year-old Spanish forts, pastel buildings and a concentration of outstanding restaurants and boutiques. Allow at least half a day. Castillo San Felipe del Morro & Castillo San Cristóbal — Two 16th-century forts that define Old San Juan's skyline. El Morro is particularly extraordinary — a six-level citadel above the Atlantic with views stretching to the horizon. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Condado Beach — San Juan's most celebrated beach strip. Bordered by the city's finest hotels, restaurants and shops. The Atlantic here is calm and clear in summer. La Placita de Santurce — The cultural heart of modern San Juan. A produce market by day, a neighborhood transformed by night — bars and restaurants spilling onto the street, live music, the authentic energy of the city at its best. El Yunque National Forest — 45 minutes from San Juan. The only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest System. Guided private tours are available with access to pristine waterfalls well away from the crowds. An extraordinary contrast to the city. Dorado Beach — 30 minutes west. One of the most exclusive addresses in the Caribbean. The Ritz-Carlton Reserve and championship golf on a course ranked among the best in the region. A half-day excursion worth the drive. The Mall of San Juan — Five minutes from the airport. Cartier, Bulgari, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Saint Laurent, Tiffany and more. Puerto Rico's tax-free shopping status makes this a genuinely significant destination for luxury retail. Bioluminescent Bay at Fajardo — 45 minutes east of San Juan. Kayak tours through the world's most reliably bright bioluminescent bay — water that glows vivid blue-green with every stroke of the paddle. A once-in-a-lifetime natural experience. Book in advance. Sailing and Private Charters — Private sunset sailing tours depart from San Juan's marina. Multiple operators offer cocktail cruises, snorkeling day trips and extended charters around the coast. Booking a Massage in San Juan San Juan sessions are available with advance scheduling and include a full-day travel fee reflecting travel from the northwest coast. Sessions are conducted indoors at your hotel suite, villa or private residence. To inquire about availability for San Juan, visit palmsembrace.com/appointments or contact us directly. Advance booking is strongly recommended. Serving: Condado · Old San Juan · Isla Verde · Santurce · Ocean Park · Miramar and surrounding San Juan neighborhoods. Extended service available throughout the San Juan metropolitan area with advance notice. Palm's Embrace is a luxury mobile massage service based on Puerto Rico's northwest coast. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award recipient. Trusted referral partner of physicians and chiropractors along the northwest coast. San Juan bookings available by advance arrangement.