Vote for your favorites...

Okay, who here knows about the QPTV Awards? Well, for the uninitiated, QPTV, or Que Pasa! TV, is the official TV channel of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. And this year they're launching the 1st QPTV People's Choice Awards, and they want to hear from you to help decide the best in Puerto Rican tourism.

Even if you've never visited any of these selections, I thought I'd share my votes and tell you why I chose them. So ... here goes!

• Hotel of the Year: Of the candidates, I have to give it to the La Concha - A Renaissance Resort for making the biggest splash as a new hotel with beautiful architecture, sleek and stylish decor, an outstanding flagship restaurant, and a hot and sexy nightlife vibe.
• Venue for Events: The Puerto Rican Convention Center is simply a stunning building, not to mention the most state-of-the art structure of its kind in the Caribbean. It's my number one reason why event planners should host their function in Puerto Rico.
• Museum or Gallery of the Year: I was deeply impressed by the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico the first time I saw it; after several other visits, nothing has changed. A terrific permanent collection, rotating exhibits by world-renowned artists, a lovely outdoor space and anample chilren's room, it's got it all.
• Event of the Year: I had an absolute blast at Saborea, and completely in awe of the international culinary talent in attendance.
• Touristic Spot of the Year: Wow, this was a tough one. I strongly considered El Yunque, but in the end I went with El Morro, simply for its historical value and iconic status.
• Best Restaurant: I recently answered this very tough (for me) question: the answer was, and is, Pikayo.
• Best Bar, Disco, or Party Corner: For its longstanding dominance, ample room to dance or lounge, great guest DJs, location at one of Puerto Rico's best hotels, and its popularity with anyone who likes to go out at night, I'm giving this one to Brava.

Those are my entries. How did you vote?