Question: What do you get when you bring 6 popular online video bloggers (Vloggers) to Puerto Rico, give them 48hrs and a limit budget to film around Puerto Rico
Answer: Thanks to the San Juan Marriott, you get 6 awesome unique videos capturing the best of Puerto Rico
The Vloggers in Paradise Challenge was sponsored by the San Juan Marriott Resort, and with the help of DiamondPR, they brought 6 video bloggers to Puerto Rico and gave them 2 days to record and edit their videos of any aspect of the island and the San Juan Mariott Resort. Unfortunately, Mother Nature threw in a curve ball in the shape of Tropical Storm Emily which passed the island during the video challenge.
So who were the 6 lucky video bloggers:
From left to right: JD Andrews (www.earthxplorer.com), Matt Stabile (www.theexpeditioner.com), Cailin O’Neil (www.travelyourseld.ca), Ryan Van Duzer (www.ryanvanduzer.com), Josh Johnson (www.matadortv.com) and Kelly Ferro (www.tripfilms.com)
Once filming and editing were complete the videos were shown at a Hollywood Themed screening at the San Juan Marriott Resort. I was fortunate to be invited to the screening and thoroughly enjoyed the evening and the great videos.
This fun event included a ‘Viewers Choice Award’ and a ‘Best Video Award’ as chosen by a panel of esteemed judges.
Now, it’s your chance to check out the Vloggers in Paradise video collection. ENJOY!
JD Andrews captures the sights, sounds and colors of Old San Juan
San Juan from JD Andrews on Vimeo.
Matt Stabile runs through his Bucket List of things to see and do in Puerto Rico
Cailin O’Neil gives her thumbs up to San Juan and Ricon, the surfing capital of Puerto Rico
Ryan Van Duzer battles the elements in his quest for fun in the sun
Josh Johnson explores the beach and the wonders of El Yunque Rainforest
Kelly Ferro heads to the central region in search of a great cup of coffee
So who won on the night:
The Viewer’s Choice Award went to JD Andrews and the Overall Winner as voted by the panel of judges went to Ryan Van Duzer.
But for me the real winners were The San Juan Marriott Resort for arranging such an awesome event and Puerto Rico!
So there you have it, 6 great videos highlighting the best of Puerto Rico. Do you have a favorite? Lets us know in the comments below
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You can WIN a 3 night stay at the San Juan Marriott Resort, by voting for your favorite video on the San Juan Marriott Resort’s Facebook page. See here for full details.
Oh and HURRY as the competition ends on Aug 31, 2011
Disclaimer: DiscoveringPuertoRico is not involved in running this competition, YOU MUST ENTER at the San Juan Marriott Resort Facebook page
