San Francisco, From $108 a Night
This festive hotel package is valid over the holidays and includes ice-skating at Union Square.
THE NEXT BUENOS AIRES
From Cartagena, With Love
Colombia's vibrant seaside city is experiencing a rebirth. The country's long civil war has subsided, but the attraction for Liz Ozaist was deeper: She went to discover the place that first enchanted her father 20 years ago.
La Cevicheria
Calle Stuart 7-14, San Diego, 011-57/5-664-5255, ceviche from $9
La Bodeguita del Medio
Calle Santo Domingo 33-81, Centro Histórico, 011-57/5-660-1993, entrées from $11
(Map by Newhouse Design)
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ACTIVITIES
Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
011-57/5-656-0590, smpcartagena.org, $7
Santa Catalina de Alejandria Cathedral
Plaza de Bolívar, Centro Histórico, 011-57/5-655-1916, tierramagna.com, $6
The Palace of the Inquisition
Plaza de Bolívar, Centro Histórico, 011-57/5-664-7381, $6
Dolphin Dive School
Parque Fernandez Madrid and Calle del Curato 38-08, San Diego, dolphindiveschool.com, day trip to Isla Pavito from $67 (with lunch and gear)
SHOPPING
Portal de los Dulces
Plaza de los Coches, Centro Histórico, candy dolls 50ยข
NIGHTLIFE
Café Havana
Calle Media Luna and Calle del Guerrero, Getsemaní, 011-57/315-690-2566, cafehavanacartagena.com, mojito $5
Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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