ESCAPE TO SHAPE: CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA

My friends at Escape to Shape just emailed me to let me know that there are just a few suites still available for their Cartagena, Colombia trip this coming November. This will be their last trip for 2010. If you have been contemplating joining this amazing cultural adventure, which combines luxury, fitness, culture and cuisine, now is definitely the time to take the plunge! You'll enjoy an unforgettable week of luxury in a private colonial villa within the ancient city walls, daily pilates, yoga, boot camp classes, salsa dancing and Spanish language lessons, cultural discoveries, delicious cuisine, relaxation, bonding and beach time. Imagine how incredible it will be to pamper your body, mind and spirit for a week in this charming, sophisticated, festive and truly magical historical city. (Read the travel magaines...Colombia is one of the hot up and coming jet set destinations. Escape to Shape is ideal for solo travelers, friends and couples. Guys don't tune out, plenty of men go on these trips every year!

Date of Trip: November 7-13, 2010

Cost: On average about $3,000

LOVING LA CONCHA

Hey Jet Setters! I'm back from a week of jet setting to Puerto Rico! The weather was fabulous, the food delicious, and the experience of being in P.R. was incredible...it truly is, by far, my favorite island in the Caribbean! This time I stayed in an area where I haven't stayed in a very long time, the resort/beach area of Condado, and I was really impressed with how much things have developed there, and how many food and shopping options there are there now. I stayed at the beautiful La Concha Resort which completely surpassed my expectations. La Concha is a Renaissance Hotel, which was recently featured as one of the greatest new hotels (built in 2008) in Architectural Digest Magazine...so of course, JSS had to go and check it out for all of you! I am going to start uploading my photos so I can share more of my trip with you. It's always good to be home, but boy do I miss La Concha and Puerto Rico already! :(