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Chancing the Beaches of Colombia at The Karmairi Hotel Spa (and Loving It)

Where: Km 3 Via Manzanillo del Mar, Cartagenas de India, Colombia

Once again, Jet Set Life's Kimberly Murgatroyd returns with another VIP Hotel Review. You may recall her last visit to the XV Beacon Hotel in Boston. This time she headed to Colombia to relax at the Karmairi Hotel Spa. Enjoy.

When the average American thinks of Colombia, they probably think of the drug cartel and Pablo Escobar. This is changing, and as Americans, it's time to realize that we have a unspoiled Caribbean paradise just hours away!

Cartagena is only a short two hour flight from Miami International Airport and does not require an additional Visa or permit for Americans. The old-city of Cartagena offers a mix of Latin cultures and a complicated history that rivals many European cities. Inside the protective walls of the old-city, you'll find superior restaurants offering menus filled with fresh ceviche, local beef and freshly caught fish all cooked with a Latin flair.

The old-city itself is walkable and if you use the same common sense you would use in any large city, it's very safe. The narrow, cobble stone streets are lined with colorfully painted homes, boutiques, restaurants and salsa clubs. Street vendors offer fresh coconut, sliced local fruit and an incredible selection of Cuban hats.

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