A BEAUTIFUL WEEKEND

{Jeans: UO, Poncho: South Moon Under, Top & Tank: Anthropologie, Earrings: Nordstrom, Boots: Vince Camuto, Sunnies: Fendi}

Sometimes the weather in the northeast in the wintertime rocks!  This weekend was one of those times.  Saturday, we got up to 65 degrees here in New York.  65 peeps...it's January!!!  So, that meant it was time for us to jet set to the shore.  I love the beach in the summer, but it's also a fun place to visit in the winter.  Some of the shops and restaurants are still open, and it's dog friendly, so it's awesome!  Also, just this week, Ocean City, New Jersey was voted the "Least Angry, Least Depressed U.S. City."  You see, every day, is a good day at the beach!

25-CENT HOTEL ROOMS

I kid you not! Your jet setting friend is always in search of the best deals out there for you and look what I have found...25-cents a night for a three-night stay at various hotels in the U.S. Virgin Islands!!! It's all part of their promotion to honor the Virgin Islands' newly minted state quarter. The U.S. Virgin Islands include St. Croix, St. John & St. Thomas and are very easy to get to...plus you don't need a passport to visit since they are part of the U.S. The offer is only valid through December 15, 2009...so jump on it fast! Just know the fine print...that you the traveler are responsible to pay for taxes and fees, you must stay at least 3-nights (the offer is only good for three nights as well), and you must book airfare when you book the room. Bookit.com has more of the details if you want to read about it. The weather is getting cold and now is a great time to jet set to the Caribbean where it's nice and warm!

JET SETTING WITH PETS

My six year old Yorkshire Terrier, Riley, is my best buddy...which is why I hate to leave him behind when I jet set. So in my search for dog friendly places to stay, I came across Affinia Hotels which has dog friendly hotels in New York, Washington DC and Chicago. Yes, I know you may be thinking, there are plenty of dog friendly hotels across the country...and you are right...but the thing that really caught my eye about Affinia Hotels is their Jet Set Pets™ program in which they really do go the extra mile as far as services for your pets. They do charge $25 surcharge for your pet to stay, but check out the SPECIAL OFFER below!

Here’s what Jet Set Pets™ is all about:
SERVICES
- Local dog walking/sitting services
- Grooming
- Daycare and boarding
- Training
- Boutique products
- Gourmet cakes and cookies for special occasions
- Pet taxi
- Pet psychic
- Pet bed
- Doggie treat
- Travel bowl to take home

AMENITIES
For you to take:
- Signature canvas water bowl designed for travel
- City-specific chew toy
- Robbie Dawg tin of organic treats or Homemade Canine Confections

In addition, items for use during your stay include:
- Food and water bowl
- Plush dog bed

***SPECIAL OFFER: If traveling with your pet between July 25-December 31, 2009 and you incur an airline charge when flying with your pet, please show proof of the charge and the $25 pet stay fee will be waived. Restrictions may apply. ***